- CBT methods
- Trauma-focused work
- Veteran experience
About Thomas
Thomas Slough is an LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate) in Texas with 42 years of clinical experience. He has worked in community mental health, private practice, and school settings, and focuses on concerns such as anger, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship strain.
He began his career at MHMR providing individual and family work, then moved into private practice where he concentrated on abuse, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and anger management. He has extensive experience with veterans and with adult and child survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
In schools he works with students who have Emotional Disabilities, Autism, and Other Health Impairment (OHI). He also draws on decades of work with parenting and blended family issues when parents bring concerns about behavior, communication, or stress at home.
Thomas describes his approach as grounded in trust and clear communication. He often uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. At the same time he recognizes that processing strong emotions can be necessary for people to move forward.
He emphasizes practical support and being someone who is "in your corner." That includes straightforward work on anger and impulsivity, addressing trauma symptoms, and helping people manage mood, stress, and relationship conflicts. He also brings personal experience with a multicultural family and decades of parenting and grandparenting life.
Clients can expect direct, conversational sessions that mix skill-building with emotional processing as needed. For someone fed up with repeated outbursts, mounting resentment, or ongoing stress, he offers long-term experience and a practical, communication-focused way of working.
How his approaches translate to online work
Thomas often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and building skills to change them. CBT can help with anger triggers, anxiety, mood problems, and day-to-day coping skills.He also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the aftereffects of abuse and traumatic events. This involves processing upsetting memories and learning strategies to reduce symptom impact so daily life becomes more manageable.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then blend skill-building and emotional processing to fit those needs. That flexibility helps people address immediate problems and longer term patterns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time so people can keep therapy during workdays or family routines. Many licensed professionals find that CBT and trauma-focused methods adapt well to remote sessions when goals and pacing are agreed on up front.
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Experience
42+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with anger, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting concerns among other issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a communication-centered style with a broad cognitive behavioral approach and includes emotional processing when needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 42 years of counseling experience across community mental health, private practice, and school settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate) and practices in Texas.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are supported?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.