Thomas Slough, LPA

Thomas Slough is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) in Texas with 42 years of counseling experience. He has worked in community mental health and private practice, and he currently provides counseling services within a local public school system. His work addresses relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting, ADHD and blended family issues.

He began his career at MHMR doing individual and family therapy. Later he moved into private practice where he focused on trauma, sexual and physical abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety and anger management. Early in his practice he treated many military veterans for combat-related trauma and post-traumatic stress concerns.

In the school system he works with students who have an Emotional Disability, Autism, and Other Health Impairment. That work has kept him familiar with issues parents face when a child has learning or developmental differences. He also draws on a long history of supporting adults with mood and addiction problems.

Thomas describes his clinical stance as grounded in trust and clear communication. He uses a Cognitive-Behavioral approach while also allowing time for emotional processing when it helps a person move forward. He aims to be someone who supports a client’s efforts rather than telling them what to do.

As a long-term husband and member of a blended household, he brings personal perspective on stepparent roles, cultural differences, and the practical strains of parenting today. That experience informs how he talks through conflict, loyalty concerns, and changing household routines.