About Tommy
Dr. Tommy Frye helps people struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, and parenting challenges. He sees concerns related to trauma, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and coping with life transitions.
He brings 25 years of experience as a clinician based in Florida. Tommy Frye holds the credential of Licensed Mental Health Counselor and is also a Licensed Professional Counselor. He uses straightforward, practical approaches to help people talk through problems and try new ways of coping.
Background and approach
Sessions are aimed at identifying clear goals and workable steps people can try between meetings. In sessions he emphasizes listening first, then building a plan tailored to each person. He blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotional work to address patterns that keep people stuck.
Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing are also used to support change when useful. People can expect a calm, respectful tone and a focus on skills they can use in daily life. Dr.
Frye explains ideas plainly and checks in about what is and isn’t working as therapy progresses. He aims to help clients improve how they feel and function across physical, emotional, and relational areas. Background and approach include many years counseling across settings with adults and younger clients.
His practice draws on varied approaches to match the needs presented in session. He welcomes international clients and works in English.
How therapy methods translate to online care
Client-centered work focuses on listening closely and responding to what matters most to the client. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes understanding your goals and shaping sessions around your needs, whether the focus is anxiety, relationship struggles, or grief.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Delivered online, CBT often uses short exercises, worksheets, and home practice to build new habits between sessions.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes identifying and working with core emotions that drive relationship and intimacy patterns. In remote work this approach can help people notice and name emotions in the moment and practice new responses during conversations or role plays over video.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. If something isn’t working, adjustments are made together so the work remains useful and relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues matter and for longer therapy work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat and messaging are convenient for brief check-ins, short coaching-style exchanges, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a hectic schedule while keeping focus on practical change.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Florida, Virginia
- Languages
- English
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