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Thomas "Tom" Wissert

Thomas "Tom" Wissert

LPC

Alabama

Listener-focused counselor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Alabama / LPC04235
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Alabama

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    • Anxiety and depression
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Relationship support

    About Thomas

    Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He focuses on anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship concerns, and addiction-related struggles. Tom aims to listen carefully and help people notice the patterns that keep them stuck.

    He brings 14 years of experience to each session. Tom uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people manage thoughts and take steps aligned with their values.

    Tom describes listening as a spiritual gift and centers conversations around what clients say. He works from a client-centered stance and includes attachment-informed perspectives when relevant. That approach helps uncover deeper issues behind current problems in everyday life.

    Sessions often address practical concerns like communication, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and stress at work. Tom also focuses on mood disorders, panic and anxiety, anger, grief, and substance-related issues using clear and direct techniques.

    He aims to respond to messages within 24 hours and checks communications throughout the day. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  2. How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions

    Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their own reasons for change and boosts motivation through open questions and reflective listening. It can be useful for addiction concerns, ambivalence about change, and goals like improving relationships or managing substance use.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed steps toward them. It helps with anxiety, depression, and stress by encouraging actions that matter even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear.

    Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections. It can help people understand intimacy-related issues, trust, and repeating relationship cycles.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tom will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That exploration is shared and practical rather than prescriptive.

    If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current 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. Licensed professionals often adapt tools from Motivational Interviewing and ACT to work well in virtual formats, helping clients practice skills between meetings.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    Alabama

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems can be addressed here?

    Tom works with relationship concerns, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, and related challenges such as attachment issues, codependency, and life transitions.

    What is his general therapy style?

    He listens closely and uses a client-centered approach. Techniques include Motivational Interviewing, cognitive behavioral methods, and ACT-informed ideas to help people notice patterns and make changes.

    How much experience does he have?

    Tom has 14 years of experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, and addiction-related concerns.

    Where is he licensed and practicing?

    He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with him?

    International clients are not accepted at this time.

    How are fees and payments handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Use the Start Therapy button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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