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Thom Barry, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Thom

Thom Barry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Tennessee who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, and related concerns. He frames therapy as a collaborative effort, emphasizing a strong working relationship as central to achieving meaningful change.

Background and approach

Thom aims to meet clients where they are, adapt to individual needs, and create a process that feels manageable and even occasionally enjoyable. He uses clear, down-to-earth metaphors and practical strategies to help clients offload overwhelming stress and build tools to prevent future overload.

Sessions focus on identifying feelings and thoughts, developing coping skills, and planning actionable steps for lasting improvement. Thom draws from attachment-informed perspectives, client-centered values, cognitive and behavioral techniques, and skills from dialectical approaches to tailor work to each person’s goals.

With eight years of experience, he integrates clinical knowledge with a personable style that encourages insight and growth. Prospective clients who value an empathic, solution-focused partner in therapy can expect to explore problems, practice new responses, and gradually expand what feels possible in daily life.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Therapy



Thom blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to create a practical, empathic online experience. Client-centered work focuses on listening, understanding a person’s perspective, and building a supportive therapeutic partnership that helps clients articulate their goals and values. CBT offers concrete tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and experiment with different behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life changes.

He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy principles when relational patterns and emotional safety are central concerns, exploring how early connections influence current relationships and responses. Choosing the right combination of methods is treated as a team effort; the therapist collaborates with each client to tailor techniques to their needs, preferences, and treatment goals so that therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single approach.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and access support from different locations. The variety of session options allows clients and the therapist to select the mode that best supports comfort, consistency, and the work at hand.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thom support in therapy?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, anger, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thom emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered relationship and clear, straightforward explanations. He aims to make the process understandable and approachable while focusing on practical strategies that reduce overwhelm.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working with a variety of mental health and life challenges.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Thom holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Tennessee under TN LCSW 7131.
Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and can work with people located outside the therapist's region, with services provided in English.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English

What Thom can help with

Thom Barry works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

How Thom approaches therapy

Thom's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Thom is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Tennessee, with 8 years of clinical experience.