Brandon Thoma

Compassionate, practical counseling for everyday challenges

LPC Missouri

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Brandon

Brandon Thoma is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) working from a client-centered standpoint to support overall well-being and life fulfillment. He emphasizes meeting each person where they are, offering steady encouragement while helping clients build practical skills to face challenges.

Background and approach

Brandon uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and other strengths-based approaches to identify and shift negative thought patterns and unhelpful behaviors. His work aims to foster growth and an “excellence” mindset by teaching coping strategies that increase confidence in daily life.

Brandon has eight years of experience addressing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, career challenges, and parenting or family difficulties. He tailors interventions to individual needs and combines conversational, reflective, and skills-based techniques to help clients pursue meaningful change.

Brandon holds an LPC license in Missouri (MO LPC 2015035432) and conducts sessions in English. He supports clients through a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging formats and works with people seeking practical tools and collaborative guidance toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Online Approaches and How They Help

Brandon integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and reshaping negative thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and emphasizes empathy and acceptance, helping people explore goals and personal values while feeling heard.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. Brandon works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors techniques accordingly, combining structured interventions with a supportive therapeutic relationship to find what fits best.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from various locations, and use communication styles that match a client's daily life while working on skills and insights with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Brandon address?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, ADHD, and career or parenting-related issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and collaborative, combining supportive listening with skills-based strategies such as CBT and mindfulness to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Brandon has eight years of experience working in mental health settings and applying a mix of approaches to help clients pursue goals and coping skills.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor holding Missouri license MO LPC 2015035432 and lists Missouri as his location.

Can non-English speakers work with him?

Sessions are provided in English; he does not offer services in other languages.

Are international clients accepted for therapy?

He is not currently accepting international clients and works with people located where his licensure applies.

What session formats are available?

Brandon offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English