- Anger management
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
About Thom
Thom Barry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with eight years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and related issues.
Thom approaches problems practically. He starts from the idea that people often arrive with solutions that have not worked. He focuses on the working relationship and on clear, understandable explanations rather than jargon. Sessions are aimed at helping people name what they feel and think, and then try different ways to change patterns that no longer help.
He often uses a simple bucket image to describe how stress and other people’s problems pile up. When that bucket overfills, daily life becomes harder. In sessions he gives people a place to empty some of that load and practices strategies to keep the bucket from overflowing again.
Thom spends time exploring issues together, helping clients articulate responses, and developing concrete plans to try in real life. He frames change as something learnable, like practicing a new physical skill: it takes repetition and small steps. Humor and a light tone sometimes appear in sessions when appropriate.
His methods draw on attachment-focused ideas, client-centered ways of working, cognitive-behavioral and dialectical tools, and relationship-focused techniques. These approaches inform the practical steps and coping skills he offers. To start, he asks questions that help match the work to each person’s goals.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Thom uses client-centered work that focuses on the relationship, cognitive-behavioral techniques that target thoughts and actions, and attachment-based ideas that look at connection patterns. Client-centered work means listening closely and using what the person brings to guide sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to see what changes. Attachment-informed work looks at how past and current relationships shape reactions like anger and helps people try different responses.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Thom will discuss what seems most useful based on a person’s goals and what they notice in session. Together they decide whether to try skills practice, reflective exploration, or a mix of techniques and then adjust the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible for people in different places to work with licensed professionals without relocating. Practical tools like worksheets, behavior experiments, and short between-session tasks often adapt well to remote sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related problems does he help with?
He helps people who struggle with losing temper, building resentment, or living with another person’s anger. He also works with related issues like stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a straightforward, practical way and focuses on the working relationship. Expect clear explanations, concrete strategies, and some collaborative problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has eight years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN LCSW, practicing in Tennessee.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.