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Thomas (Tom) Malek-Jones, LCSW

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasADHD, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Thomas

Thomas (Tom) Malek-Jones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey who brings 20 years of professional experience to his therapeutic work.

Background and approach

He emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, helping people recognize existing resources and build confidence while addressing concerns such as relationships, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, depression, addictions, eating issues, parenting, coaching, and ADHD. Tom frames clients as experts in their own lives and supports them in taking courageous steps toward more satisfying and meaningful change.

He also attends to a broad range of related concerns including adoption and foster care matters, aging and geriatric issues, coping with disasters, and process addictions among others. Tom’s practice aims to blend practical strategies with compassionate guidance so clients can improve motivation, self-esteem, and interpersonal functioning.

Located in New Jersey, he offers multiple session formats and uses a subscription model for appointments that can be adjusted as needed.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Thomas uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and insight to help clients manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach is skills-based therapy that teaches concrete tools for emotion regulation, relationship communication, and coping with cravings or compulsive behaviors; this is often helpful for concerns like addictions, ADHD-related challenges, and depression. Another frequently used method emphasizes trauma-informed strategies that help clients process distressing experiences while building safety, self-compassion, and improved interpersonal trust.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and responses to different methods and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses so interventions fit individual needs and priorities.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care from their own location in New Jersey, and maintain momentum between visits with messaging options. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to work effectively across these formats while keeping the focus on meaningful, practical progress.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including relationship problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, eating issues, parenting and coaching, and ADHD among other areas.
What is the therapist's overall approach or style?
The practice emphasizes a strengths-based perspective that treats clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on building confidence, motivation, and practical skills to address life challenges.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional experience working with people facing a broad spectrum of mental health and life concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LCSW 44SC04562900.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; he provides services within the region and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are available for remote work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.
How is cost handled for ongoing sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsEating disordersParenting issuesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harm

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English

What Thomas can help with

Thomas (Tom) Malek-Jones works with clients on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and depression.

Thomas works with clients with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy related issues, and motivation, self esteem, and confidence.

Experience and training

Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey.