- 46 years experience
- Client-centered focus
- Anxiety and grief
About Thomas
Thomas Floyd is a licensed clinical social worker with more than four decades of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. He aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and supported.
He creates a welcoming space where people can speak about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical next steps rather than jargon. Thomas emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
Thomas uses approaches that center the person’s experience and strengths. He often draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s priorities. He also uses tools from cognitive behavioral ways of working to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox for building focus and sustaining change. Narrative work helps people reframe difficult life stories into clearer, more hopeful chapters. These methods are chosen to match what each person needs in the moment.
He has worked in Maryland and the surrounding region for many years. People who come to him for help include those coping with life changes, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and issues related to parenting, work, and identity. He supports people at different stages as they try to make meaningful changes.
He creates a welcoming space where people can speak about their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical next steps rather than jargon. Thomas emphasizes steady progress over quick fixes.
Thomas uses approaches that center the person’s experience and strengths. He often draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s priorities. He also uses tools from cognitive behavioral ways of working to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of his toolbox for building focus and sustaining change. Narrative work helps people reframe difficult life stories into clearer, more hopeful chapters. These methods are chosen to match what each person needs in the moment.
He has worked in Maryland and the surrounding region for many years. People who come to him for help include those coping with life changes, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and issues related to parenting, work, and identity. He supports people at different stages as they try to make meaningful changes.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
46+ years
Credentials
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Thomas often uses client-centered methods that focus on the person’s priorities and strengths; online work can mirror that by letting the conversation follow what matters most to the individual. Cognitive behavioral therapy is another common tool he uses to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior experiments, which can be practiced between online sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed based on how things are going. That lets the person shape therapy around what helps them most.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caregiving, or medical needs. They can also allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is useful, and offer a way to continue steady work on stress, grief, anxiety, or behavior changes without extra travel.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Thomas help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation and self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and many life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused, creating a nonjudgmental space for honest conversation and practical steps toward change.
What is his professional experience?
He brings 46 years of professional work experience helping adults with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia, and his practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.