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Thomas "Tom" Wissert

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

LPC Alabama

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Thomas

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who specializes in helping people navigate relationship struggles, trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He brings 14 years of clinical experience to work that often centers on improving communication, addressing intimacy and parenting concerns, and managing addiction or mood-related symptoms. Tom combines practical strategies with attentive listening to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop clearer paths forward.

His style blends cognitive and mindfulness-based tools with acceptance-oriented techniques and attachment-informed perspectives. Tom uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy principles, and Attachment-Based approaches when appropriate, and incorporates motivational interviewing and person-centered listening to support client goals.

He aims to respond promptly to client messages and maintains a practice rhythm that facilitates ongoing collaboration and problem solving.

Therapeutic approaches and online accessibility

Thomas brings together Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts, learn practical skills, and focus on values-driven action. CBT emphasizes changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT encourages acceptance of difficult internal experiences and commitment to meaningful behavior change.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy when relationship patterns and connection issues are central concerns; this approach explores early relational dynamics and how they influence current intimacy and communication. Together these approaches are used collaboratively, with the therapist working alongside clients to choose and adapt methods that match each person's goals and preferences rather than applying a single preset model.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and fit therapy into busy schedules. These options allow consistent access to therapeutic work from different locations and support both skills-based sessions and ongoing coaching-style contact as needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem, anger, and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
His work is practical and client-centered, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance, mindfulness, and attachment-informed techniques as fits each person's needs.
What background and experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience counseling individuals and couples, with significant work addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and relationship difficulties.
Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?
He holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Alabama with license number AL LPC LPC04235.
Does he offer sessions 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 working together?
He offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English