About Thomas
Thomas O'Donnell is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 19 years of experience helping people manage stress and anxiety. He supports people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. Thomas aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
He keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. People can expect a calm space to talk about what’s worrying them and clear steps for handling difficult moments.
Background and approach
He focuses on establishing trust so clients can speak honestly about feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation. Thomas uses practical, evidence-based techniques to build coping skills and improve everyday functioning. He helps people practice new ways of responding to stress, manage mood swings, and reduce social anxiety and phobic reactions.
The work includes setting small goals and tracking progress over time. He also addresses communication problems and relationship stress by helping clients notice patterns and try different approaches. For those dealing with post-traumatic stress, Thomas emphasizes pacing and grounding skills to reduce overwhelm.
He encourages forgiveness work when clients want to move past lingering resentment. Thomas meets people where they are and adapts methods to fit each person’s needs. He recognizes starting therapy takes courage and aims to make the process as clear and approachable as possible.
Sessions focus on practical changes that help people feel more capable in daily life.
Approaches that guide online care
Thomas uses plain, evidence-based methods that help people manage symptoms and build everyday skills. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills - learning breathing and grounding techniques, breaking problems into manageable steps, and rehearsing new reactions for stressful moments. This approach is useful for anxiety, panic, and stress reactions.Another common emphasis is mood and behavior activation - identifying small, achievable actions that lift mood and reduce withdrawal. That work helps with depression, low motivation, and persistent isolation by creating predictable steps toward feeling better.
Finding the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will ask about your goals, what has and hasn’t helped before, and how you prefer to work. Together you will try methods, check what fits, and adjust as needed so the treatment matches your needs and pace.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let you meet face-to-face when you want a fuller conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, real-time coping support, and quick homework follow-ups between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines.
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- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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