About Thomas
Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress. He also supports those dealing with relationship strain, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and career or purpose questions.
Tom keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then helps clients pull apart thoughts and habits that get in the way. He uses clear tools so people can try small changes between sessions.
How Thomas works
His aim is to make progress feel manageable day to day. Tom draws on 14 years of clinical experience. He blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies to address symptoms and patterns.
Attachment-based ideas guide work on closeness, trust, and commitment concerns. He also uses motivational interviewing to help people find the reasons they want to change. Sessions focus on what the client wants to achieve.
Tom checks messages throughout the day and aims to reply within 24 hours. That responsiveness helps clients keep momentum between sessions. People come for help with mood disorders, panic, trauma and abuse, anger, and impulse control.
He also addresses issues like codependency, forgiveness, shame, and money or career stress. Tom uses plain language and step-by-step plans to help clients move forward.
Thomas lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Thomas works with
The areas below are the ones Thomas selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 14 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Alabama |
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Online support options
Evidence-informed approaches for online support
Tom uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and people trying to find direction after big life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns of closeness and trust that affect relationships and intimacy; this approach helps people understand how early bonds influence current interactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each client and adapt methods to fit what feels most helpful. That means trying practical techniques together, checking what works, and shifting focus when needed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let clients share thoughts between sessions and get quick support during the week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while keeping a steady course of care.
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