At a glance
- Credentials
- LICSW
- License
- LICSW, Alabama / 0728c
- NPI
- 1083636336
- Experience
- 51 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Alabama
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT and solution-focused
- Veteran experience
About Thomas
Thomas Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with five decades of experience helping people navigate hard moments. He uses a flexible, client-centered style and listens first to understand each person’s situation. His approach starts with building trust and offering a steady, non-judgmental presence.
He draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term, practical goals. These methods are chosen together with the client rather than imposed.
Thomas has worked in inpatient psychiatric settings and spent many years at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He provided individual and group counseling for veterans and others facing chronic or acute challenges. That experience informs his work with trauma, grief, and long-term adjustment issues.
People come to him for help with anxiety, depression, substance use concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and workplace stress. He also supports those dealing with ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and the strain of caregiving or compassion fatigue. Financial strain and questions of life purpose are within his focus as well.
Therapy sessions emphasize collaboration. Clients’ priorities shape the plan, and small, achievable steps are a common focus. Thomas invites questions and a short conversation to see if his style fits the person seeking help.
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How his approaches translate to online care
Thomas uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change through guided conversation and reflective listening. This approach can be helpful for motivation around substance use, behavior change, or getting through a stuck period.
He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and shift thoughts that feed anxiety or depression, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear short-term goals and track small wins. Both approaches work well for practical problems like workplace stress, grief, or improving daily routines.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest methods that suit your situation. Expect a collaborative plan that can change as progress is made.
Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. It also supports shorter check-ins when needed and can let people choose whether to use video or another supported option based on comfort and bandwidth. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Family problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyExperience
51+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, career and workplace issues, bipolar and mood disorders, ADHD, and related life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices a flexible, collaborative approach that starts with listening and building trust. He uses Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy depending on the client's goals.
What is his background and experience?
He graduated from the University of Alabama School of Social Work in 1973 and has 51 years of practice, including inpatient psychiatric work and decades at the Department of Veterans Affairs providing individual and group counseling.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed in Alabama with the credential AL LICSW. His practice is based in Alabama.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.
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