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Tom Lewis

Experienced counselor focused on practical change

LPC Missouri

Experience
30 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Tom

Tom Lewis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who brings three decades of practice to clients navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

Background and approach

He blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and client-centered perspectives to tailor work to each person's needs. Tom emphasizes a warm, informal stance that prioritizes understanding individual personality, history, and what each person wants to change.

He works with a broad array of life challenges including career questions, addiction and recovery issues, trauma and grief, parenting and fatherhood concerns, and difficulties like codependency, communication problems, and commitment or control issues.

His approach highlights identifying personal strengths and using them as practical tools for growth while addressing symptoms such as anger, bipolar mood concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. With flexible session formats including video, phone, live chat, and messaging, Tom aims to meet clients where they are and support steady progress toward clearer goals and improved functioning.

Approaches for change and how online sessions support them

Tom integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered principles to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values, accept difficult experiences, and take committed action toward meaningful goals. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that supports self-discovery and personal growth.

Choosing the best approach is collaborative; the therapist will explore a client's goals, preferences, and life context to determine which methods fit best. That process often blends techniques so the work remains practical and tailored, with the therapist helping to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other responsibilities. These options make it easier to attend regularly, try different ways of communicating, and integrate therapeutic tools into daily routines while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Tom address?
He works with many presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy difficulties, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and fatherhood matters, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Tom combines approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered techniques to create a practical, warm, and individualized process focused on strengths and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of professional counseling experience to his practice, working with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
Tom holds the LPC credential with license number MO LPC 002023 and practices in Missouri.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; therapy is delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Avoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English