- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Thomas
Thomas Potter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of practice. He has worked in community mental health, hospice, and with Veterans. He lists concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and guilt and shame among his focus areas.
Thomas describes his work as collaborative. He says clients remain in the driver's seat while they pick topics to address. His style is strength based and centered on the present moment, with practical techniques to use between sessions.
In earlier roles he supported people facing end-of-life issues and caregivers under long-term strain. That background informs how he talks about grief, hospice and caregiver stress. He also has experience with men's issues, fatherhood topics, and relationship strain that can come up alongside shame or guilt.
Clinically he uses client-centered practices alongside cognitive behavioral approaches. He also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools to help people notice patterns and try small, concrete changes. Narrative therapy ideas shape how he helps people reframe stories they hold about themselves.
Thomas emphasizes being able to speak openly and honestly. He says if a person does not feel comfortable with him, he will assist with transitioning to another therapist. The focus is on identifying clear goals and working toward them through steady, practical steps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person identifies as important. Online sessions can follow that same pattern, with the therapist helping you set the agenda and stay focused on current concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tries small experiments to shift patterns; it often uses short practices or between-session tasks to test new ways of responding.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with you to pick methods that fit your goals and preferences, and adjust those methods as you learn what helps. That means trying an approach and discussing how it feels, then refining the plan together.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and using shorter check-ins when that helps. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online visits can make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping issues, depression, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and guilt and shame among his main concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
He works collaboratively and uses a strength-based, present-focused approach with practical techniques you can try between sessions.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He has 20 years of clinical social work practice across community mental health, hospice, and work with Veterans.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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