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Online therapist

Tommy Davis

Support for families and parents

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
13 years
Licensed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tommy

Tommy Davis is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience who focuses on helping families and parents navigate stressful seasons. He meets people where they are and aims to build a strong working relationship first. He listens closely, responds with practical steps, and keeps conversations straightforward so parents can use what they learn at home.

Tommy works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and relationship problems.

Background and approach

He also addresses family issues like fatherhood challenges, divorce and separation, caregiving strain, and family-of-origin patterns. Sessions often zero in on clear goals that matter to daily family life. His approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, along with Motivational Interviewing and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when helpful.

That mix lets him tailor interventions to what a family or parent needs right now - whether that means changing a pattern, building skills, or repairing connection. Tommy emphasizes collaboration. He works with each person to choose techniques that fit their situation and values.

Progress is tracked in practical ways so families can see what is working between sessions. Practicing in Alabama, he offers online formats including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are accepted.

How Tommy’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a strong, respectful relationship and following the parent or family member's lead. It helps people feel heard and makes it easier to try new ways of handling stressful family moments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and managing stress that affects daily family life.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps couples and family members identify and shift emotional responses that get in the way of connection. It can be helpful when repairing bonds after conflict or trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tommy collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals and comfort level. He adjusts techniques as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions include video calls, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make scheduling easier for busy parents and caregivers and allow ongoing support between in-person commitments. The variety of formats helps people keep work on goals even when life gets hectic.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Attends to the emotions underneath a recurring argument or distance, and to the attachment needs driving them. Often used where a relationship keeps returning to the same painful loop.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, and relationship problems, plus family-focused issues like fatherhood, caregiver stress, and divorce.
What is his general therapy style?
Tommy emphasizes a supportive, practical style. He listens first, then uses goal-focused techniques that parents can apply at home.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of counseling experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families in individual and group formats.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - and practices in Alabama. License details include AL LPC 3039.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
13 years
Licensed
Alabama
Languages
English

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