- 42 years experience
- Texas based
- CBT and trauma-focused
About Thomas
Thomas Slough, LPA, has spent over four decades helping people work through trauma, mood concerns, and relationship problems. He started his counseling career at MHMR and later moved into private practice focused on trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, and PTSD. Thomas brings long experience with veterans and with students who have emotional or developmental challenges.
In early years he worked with more than 100 Vietnam veterans and several Desert Storm veterans on PTSD assessment and treatment. He has supported adult and child survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. He also provides counseling to the local public school system for students with Emotional Disability, Autism, and Other Health Impairment (OHI).
Thomas frames his work around trust and clear communication. He tends to use a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach while also making room for emotional processing when people need it. He aims to be someone clients can count on as they sort out difficult feelings and make changes.
Family life informs his perspective. He has been married for 40 years and is part of a blended household, and that background shapes his understanding of parenting and multicultural concerns. He is familiar with issues that arise in blended families and with cross-cultural dynamics.
Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. People come for help with anxiety, depression, codependency, addiction, anger, grief, parenting strain, and life transitions. Thomas emphasizes clear goals and steady support as people work toward better daily functioning and stronger relationships.
How CBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy Work Online
Thomas uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small behaviors that make life harder. CBT sessions often include setting concrete goals, trying out new ways of coping, and practicing skills between meetings to reduce anxiety and depression.Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when painful memories or past abuse are keeping someone stuck. This approach helps people process traumatic events at a manageable pace and learn coping tools for triggers and flashbacks.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then decide together what to try first. Plans can change as progress is made or new issues come up.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue care when life changes occur, while keeping the focus on practical strategies and steady support.
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Experience
42+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas commonly address?
He works with issues such as trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, codependency, addictions, grief, anger, and relationship and parenting strains.
What is his therapy style like?
He emphasizes trust and straight talk, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while allowing space for emotional processing as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 42 years of counseling experience, including long-term work with veterans and clients affected by abuse and trauma.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds the LPA credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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