LPC
Tommy Pool , LPC
Therapist in Texas
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About Tommy
In sessions he listens first and asks simple questions to understand what matters most. He uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build coping skills. He also draws on client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to strengthen how people connect with themselves and others.
Tommy has worked across many settings over three decades, offering practical support for grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and low self-esteem. He often helps people dealing with parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image concerns, and the effects of major life changes. His experience includes helping people facing substance use and process addictions.
People meet him for help with intimacy-related worries, communication problems, codependency, and challenges after separation or divorce. He also addresses complicated issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, and care for aging loved ones.
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Tommy aims to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and find clearer ways to handle difficult emotions. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. In online sessions this means the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them feel heard so they can explore difficult feelings and decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills. Online CBT often uses brief exercises, thought records, and action plans that clients can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed. This partnership helps tailor the work to real-life concerns rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Online formats offer real practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face when schedules or travel make in-person visits difficult. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short, flexible contact for brief check-ins, reminders, or ongoing support between full sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep building skills consistently.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tommy commonly help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship or family conflicts. He also works with grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and body image problems.
What is Tommy's therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and practical, listening first and then offering tools. Expect a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, and emotionally-focused conversation to address thoughts and connections.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Tommy brings 30 years of professional experience in counseling. That background includes work with addiction concerns, trauma, and a range of life stressors.
What credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Texas.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. Subscriptions can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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Experience
30+ years
Licensed
Texas, Colorado
Languages
English
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