- CBT strategies
- Emotion-focused work
- Blended family issues
About Tommi-Jai
Tommi-Jai Walsh is a KS LSCSW and a MO LCSW with 21 years of clinical experience. He identifies as a trans woman since 2020 and brings long-term practice helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, and identity-related issues including LGBT matters.
Tommi-Jai keeps a low-key, personable style and is non-judgmental with a sense of humor. He works with thinking patterns that cause distress and helps people name and process strong emotions. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon.
He uses approaches such as Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Existential Therapy to guide work. That can mean looking at unhelpful thoughts, building skills to manage intense feelings, or exploring values and meaning when life shifts.
People often turn to him for parenting and blended family issues, co-parenting conflict, intimacy concerns, and sexuality or gender questions. He also supports those navigating grief, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD, autism, and nontraditional sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.
In sessions Tommi-Jai helps clients notice patterns, practice different responses, and set manageable goals. He aims to help people plan steps forward and make everyday life feel more workable. To begin, readers should use the site controls to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person to find their own answers. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client’s concerns and pace, which can help with identity issues and relationship questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thinking patterns and how they affect mood and behavior. In remote sessions CBT typically includes identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new responses, and practicing short skill exercises between meetings to reduce anxiety or manage anger.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. When used online it can offer brief coaching on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness suited to everyday family and relationship situations.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels workable, and then adjust methods as needed rather than sticking to one single model.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from a quieter place or while on a break at work. These practical benefits can help people in blended households maintain continuity of care while juggling family routines.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma, grief, identity concerns including LGBT matters, and related topics such as parenting, blended family issues, and intimacy.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps a low-key, personable manner and uses practical, down-to-earth language. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thinking, processing strong emotions, and planning concrete next steps.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 21 years of experience in counseling and mental health work.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and is based in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.