- Strengths based work
- CBT and DBT tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Thomas
Thomas Flanagan is an LSCSW (Kansas) and LCSW (Colorado) with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, self esteem, career questions, and complicated life transitions.
He describes his manner as direct and practical. He focuses on using a person’s existing strengths to support change. Sessions involve looking at what already works and building on those habits and skills to shift behaviors that cause problems.
Thomas uses clear goal-setting and active techniques from evidence-informed approaches. He combines client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to help people change patterns they do not want. He also draws on solution-focused ideas and strategies from dialectical behavior therapy when emotion regulation or coping skills are needed.
People who want therapy with an emphasis on action and work will find his style fits well. He asks for commitment to change and partners with clients who are ready to try new behaviors. He listens to each person’s story and ties practical exercises to real-life situations.
His long experience includes helping those dealing with grief, trauma and addiction, as well as people under long-term stress or caregiver strain. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How his approaches translate to online work
Thomas blends client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in practical ways. Client-centered therapy means conversations focus on the person’s concerns and goals, with the therapist listening and reflecting to clarify what matters most. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or anger. DBT offers specific skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling conflict in relationships.Finding the best approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend which methods to emphasize. That choice is collaborative and can shift as needs change during therapy.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people use skills learned in sessions right away in their daily routine. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to video or phone sessions, or suggest brief between-session tasks to reinforce change.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps adults with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and parenting concerns, anger, self esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach that focuses on practical change. Sessions emphasize identifying useful habits and building new behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, grief, and long-term stress.
Which credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LSCSW (Kansas) and LCSW (Colorado) credentials and is based in Kansas.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.