- Anger management
- Parenting support
- Special education
About Thomas
Thomas Stewart is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 30 years of experience. He helps people dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, and related challenges. He works with adults and with families affected by learning differences and special education issues.
He practiced family therapy for many years and spent two of those years training with Salvador Minuchin, MD, a noted figure in family therapy. That background influences how he looks at dynamics between people and how problems like anger show up in relationships and at home. He has acted as an expert witness and taught therapists and graduate students in family therapy theory and practice.
In recent years he has focused on supporting families with children who have learning disabilities or special needs. He completed the Parent Consultant Training at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and has served on the Massachusetts Special Education Advisory Panel and the IEP Improvement Project. He has advocated for dyslexia screening legislation in Massachusetts.
His work includes practical help with parenting, navigating special education, and coping with grief, trauma, and chronic stress. He also supports people facing substance use and addiction challenges. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address behavior, communication, and problem patterns.
Outside of clinical work he has volunteered extensively, served on boards and advisory councils, coached youth sports, and worked as an activist for disability rights. He has a long record of involvement with community and church roles and states he values a respectful, two-way dialogue in therapy.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online sessions
Thomas Stewart draws on family therapy ideas to map how anger shows up between people and in daily routines. Family therapy looks at interaction patterns and roles, and helps identify small changes that reduce conflict and repeated triggers.He also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work on emotion regulation and behavior change. These methods teach concrete skills for noticing anger, slowing escalation, and trying different responses when stress spikes. For issues like addiction, trauma, or chronic stress, practical skill-building and problem-focused sessions are emphasized.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will help clients decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That choice is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people involve other household members or support people when that helps the work, while keeping sessions focused on skill practice and problem solving.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, parenting stress, grief, trauma, and related family concerns.
How would he approach issues with anger?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and family therapy ideas to identify patterns that fuel anger and teach practical strategies for handling strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of clinical experience, including years of practice in family therapy and teaching other therapists.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds MA LMFT and MA LMHC credentials and practices in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.