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Thomas Johnson, LICSW

  • Experience51 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing
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About Thomas

Thomas Johnson, LICSW, brings more than five decades of clinical social work experience to his practice in Alabama.

Background and approach

After graduating from the University of Alabama School of Social Work in 1973, he began work in a psychiatric inpatient setting and later served for many years with the Department of Veterans Affairs. His background includes extensive outpatient assessment and treatment, and a long track record of delivering individual and group counseling to veterans and their families.

He treats a broad range of life adjustments and mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, career and workplace struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Thomas emphasizes a flexible, collaborative approach that centers the client’s perspective when selecting interventions.

Grounded in empathy and a nonjudgmental stance, he draws on evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person’s changing needs. Clients can expect a practitioner who values trust and open communication, and who helps people identify practical strategies for improving daily functioning and overall life direction.

He invites prospective clients to ask questions and explore whether his style and experience align with their goals.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care



Thomas frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning practical skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. He also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their readiness for change and strengthen commitment to goals through guided, client-centered conversation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. He views treatment as adaptive, adjusting techniques over time based on what proves most helpful in sessions.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult, while still enabling collaborative work on practical strategies and personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Thomas address?
He works with a wide variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, bipolar mood disorders, and workplace or career stressors.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thomas uses a flexible, collaborative style that emphasizes empathy and a nonjudgmental stance while selecting evidence-based techniques that fit each client's needs.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 51 years of clinical experience, including early work in psychiatric inpatient care and many years providing outpatient services with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in Alabama and holds the credential LICSW with license detail AL LICSW 0728c.
Can people who speak other languages work with him?
He conducts sessions in English and is not listed as providing services in other languages.
Are international clients accepted?
He is not currently accepting international clients and provides services to those within his licensed jurisdiction.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Prospective clients select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Family problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

51+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English