Thom Barry

Experienced LCSW helping clients build workable solutions

LCSW Tennessee

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Thom

Thom Barry brings a practical, collaborative approach to helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship concerns, and a wide range of related issues.

Background and approach

He frames struggles as the result of overloaded coping resources and works with clients to identify what has not been working and to build clearer, more effective strategies. Thom emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as central and aims to be responsive to each person's needs to make the process as comfortable and productive as possible.

Using plain, relatable language, he helps clients name feelings and thoughts, clarify priorities, and develop concrete plans for change. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside attachment-based and client-centered ways of working, plus tools from dialectical behavior therapy and relationship-focused methods when appropriate.

Sessions combine practical skills training, reflective exploration of patterns, and collaborative problem solving. With eight years of clinical practice and an LCSW license, Thom practices from Tennessee and accepts clients in English, including international clients who connect remotely.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thom commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with practical skills and coping strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and sleep disruption. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current emotional responses and helps people develop safer ways of relating and managing intimacy or trust issues.

He also uses client-centered principles that prioritize the client's perspective, offering empathy and nonjudgmental support while collaborating on goals. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to determine which combination of strategies best fits their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when travel, work, or life changes make in-person visits difficult, and they allow clients to access licensed professionals from Tennessee and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Thom commonly address?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and many related areas such as abandonment, chronic pain, codependency, and divorce.

How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?

His style blends client-centered collaboration with practical skillbuilding, emphasizing a strong working relationship and clear, easy-to-understand explanations of strategies to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

What is his professional background and experience?

He has eight years of clinical experience working with a broad range of concerns and uses a mix of approaches to tailor care to each client’s needs.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

He is licensed as an LCSW in Tennessee under license number TN LCSW 7131 and provides services from that location.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients who wish to work remotely.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English