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Thomas Floyd

Thomas Floyd, LCSW-C, LICSW

Maryland

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Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and mood issues

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness skills
  • Motivational approach

About Thomas

Thomas Floyd is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and holds a licensed independent clinical social worker credential in the District of Columbia (LICSW). He brings 46 years of professional experience to work with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, parenting strain, ADHD, anger, self-esteem issues, and career challenges.

He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change. He listens without judgment and encourages honest talk about feelings and behavior. He helps people set small, practical steps when motivation is low or when emotions feel overwhelming.

Thomas integrates client-centered practices with cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness tools to address unhelpful thinking and strong reactions. He also uses motivational interviewing and narrative techniques to clarify values and reshape stories people tell about themselves. These methods are presented in plain language and linked to everyday problems like sleep trouble, workplace frustration, and relationship conflicts.

In sessions he works on problem-solving, behavior changes, and ways to manage intense emotions such as anger. He offers concrete strategies for coping with grief, sustaining recovery from substance concerns, and rebuilding confidence after setbacks.

People looking to begin are guided through a simple matching and scheduling process. Sessions are conducted in English and Thomas does not accept international clients. Fees vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model.

How his approaches translate to online work

Thomas uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s concerns and goals. This approach means sessions begin with listening and moving at the client’s pace, which helps when anger or strong emotions come up. Client-centered work supports building practical plans matched to what matters to the person.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger. CBT sessions often include simple exercises and real-world practice to test new ways of reacting. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and calm intense feelings between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. He will work with the client to test methods, adjust techniques, and focus on what helps in day-to-day life. That collaborative process helps select whether CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or narrative work fits best.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are used online. Confirm the current options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on a break, manage appointments with less travel, or keep sessions shorter when needed while maintaining the same therapeutic focus.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

46+ years

Listed in

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger-related problems does he address?

He works with adults who struggle with losing their temper, resentment that builds, and managing reactions at work or home. Anger is listed along with related concerns like stress, anxiety, and relationship issues.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, client-centered style that encourages honest talk. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness tools to change thoughts and reactions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 46 years of professional work experience supporting adults with mood, addiction, grief, and related concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia, and practices from Maryland.

Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or in person.

How are fees handled?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.

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