- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Blended family issues
About Thomas
Thomas Floyd is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland (LCSW-C) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia (LICSW) with 46 years of experience. He helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and the practical strains of life changes. He also assists with issues such as intimacy, parenting, ADHD, and blended family issues.
He focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions center on what is happening now and what the person wants to change. He uses respectful listening and feedback to help clients clarify goals and try new approaches between meetings.
Thomas draws from Client-Centered methods to keep sessions person-focused. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing are part of his toolkit when people want to build motivation or manage strong emotions.
People working with him can expect a direct, steady style aimed at problem solving and improved day-to-day functioning. He pays attention to how life events like loss, separation, or the demands of caregiving affect mood and behavior. He will help break larger problems into small, manageable steps.
His experience spans many clinical settings over decades. That background informs pragmatic suggestions about routines, communication, and coping skills. Prospective clients should confirm session formats before booking to match practical needs.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person and what matters to them. Online sessions using this approach center on the client's priorities and rely on listening, reflection, and collaborative goal-setting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thinking and behavior patterns. In an online session CBT can include reviewing thoughts, setting small experiments, and planning practical steps between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and manage stress during the day.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust methods based on what helps. That means methods can shift over time as needs and preferences become clearer.
The practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy routine and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know whether sessions are by video or phone. Many people find remote meetings make it easier to keep appointments around childcare, work breaks, or caregiving duties. The focus stays on progress between sessions through short exercises, planning, and follow-up, rather than on a particular setting.
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Experience
46+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he support?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, and related matters such as parenting, ADHD, and blended family issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that focuses on current problems and concrete steps. Sessions emphasize respectful listening and collaborative problem solving.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 46 years of professional practice to his work, drawing on experience from various clinical settings over that time.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices from Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.