- Strengths focused
- Goal oriented
- Direct supportive style
About Thomas
Thomas Flanagan is a licensed social worker with 40 years of experience. He uses a straightforward, strengths-based style to help people make changes they want. He listens to each person's story and works with them toward practical goals.
Thomas focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He also helps with relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, career questions, and codependency. He supports people facing trauma, compassion fatigue, and difficult life transitions.
His approach centers on the person's strengths. Sessions look at what already works and build on those patterns to change unhelpful behaviors. He uses clear, practical methods so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.
Clients can expect a direct but respectful tone. He asks questions, listens, and offers tools based on the person's goals. He invites people who are ready to do the work and make changes.
Thomas holds KS LSCSW and CO LCSW credentials. He provides care from Kansas and speaks English. People from other countries may be able to work with him, and he can confirm options during the initial match process. To start, follow the platform steps to connect and schedule your first meeting.
How Thomas blends practical approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's unique story. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify goals so the person feels heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping; it can be helpful for intense mood swings, anger, and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is a joint effort. The therapist will talk with the person about problems, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Over time they will adjust the plan based on what works and what feels practical for the person's life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to continue work during life transitions. Different formats and scheduling options may help people balance work, caregiving, and other demands. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. The focus is on making therapy useful and workable for everyday life.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Kansas, Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, career concerns, codependency, trauma, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach and focuses on practical change. Sessions emphasize listening, identifying strengths, and trying tools that fit the person's goals.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working with people on a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds KS LSCSW and CO LCSW credentials and practices from Kansas.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted; the therapist can confirm options during the initial matching and scheduling process.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.