Thomas Duncan
Practical, skills-focused therapy for everyday challenges
LICSW Washington
- Experience
- 14 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Addictions
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Thomas
Thomas Duncan is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) who emphasizes practical skills to help people address current life challenges efficiently. He aims to give clients tools they can use quickly, prioritizing short-term, goal-focused work rather than indefinite therapy.
Background and approach
His approach seeks to maximize value for clients who prefer targeted support and want to move forward without prolonged commitment. Working from Washington, he draws on 14 years of practice to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, anger, and self-esteem struggles.
He also works with issues such as divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love. Thomas blends evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to teach concrete strategies for coping and change.
His style emphasizes collaboration and practicality: clients can expect a focus on skills that can produce meaningful shifts in everyday life while honoring each person’s goals and resources. Sessions are tailored to be efficient and focused so that progress can occur without unnecessary time or cost.
Using ACT and CBT in Online Sessions
Thomas Duncan uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for changing reactions and behaviors; this approach is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that support a meaningful life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine whether CBT, ACT, or a blend of both best matches their goals, needs, and preferences, and adapts strategies as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and focused.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and reducing travel time. These formats allow for ongoing skill practice, timely support between meetings, and options that suit different comfort levels and day-to-day constraints. Licensed professionals can use these modalities to deliver structured, accessible care that fits individual routines and goals.
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Experience
14+ years
Licensed
Washington
Languages
English