- Client-centered approach
- CBT and mindfulness
- 30 years experience
About Tommy
Tommy Pool is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 30 years of experience. He creates a calm, open space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, and family challenges. He addresses grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and the hard changes life brings.
Tommy helps people ages 13 and up. He encourages honest talk about thoughts and feelings without judgment. That first step of signing up for therapy is an important one, and he aims to honor the courage it takes.
In sessions he uses client-centered methods that focus on each person's story and goals. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches help people notice feelings, slow down reactivity, and build emotional awareness.
Tommy works with concerns including addiction, codependency, parenting strains, caregiver stress, communication problems, and anger. He also supports people coping with aging issues, cancer-related stress, and difficult separations. His mix of practical exercises and reflective conversation aims to match what each person needs.
People who choose to work with him can expect straightforward language and a steady, respectful presence. He guides planning for change and helps people practice new ways of handling hard situations. If someone is ready to begin, Tommy encourages taking the next step toward a better day.
How Tommy integrates therapy approaches for online work
Tommy uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's priorities and experience. This approach means sessions begin by listening carefully and building a plan based on what matters most to the person, whether that's stress, relationship strain, or coping after loss.He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT gives concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Tommy will discuss goals and try methods that match needs and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps people feel more in control of the process.
Because session formats are not specified in the biography, please confirm available session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can work around work, school, or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to suit a person's daily routine while working toward clearer thinking and stronger coping skills.
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Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma and grief, intimacy concerns, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and respect, paired with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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