- Anxiety and depression
- ADHD support
- Guilt and shame focus
About Thomas
Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 14 years of experience. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, grief, and issues around guilt and shame. Tom also supports people dealing with addictions, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
Tom uses clear, practical conversation to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns. He often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify problem thinking and on motivational interviewing to help people find reasons to change. He also brings elements of attachment-based thinking when relationships and intimacy are central concerns.
He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and mindfulness practices to help people notice difficult feelings without being driven by them. Dialectical behavior skills are used when strong emotions need steadying. Tom describes himself as a listener who pays attention to what clients say and uses that to uncover deeper issues.
Tom mentions working from a Christian perspective at times and incorporates that when clients find it relevant to their values. He aims to respond to messages during the day and commonly returns messages before leaving the office, with a stated goal of a 24 hour message response.
Practical matters such as cost and session formats vary by location and subscription model. Prospective clients are asked to use the site matching steps to pick a session plan, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first appointment to begin.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward them even when hard feelings appear. It is useful for issues like anxiety, depression, and shame where avoidance keeps someone stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that drive guilt or low self-worth. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and intimacy; it can help when trust or connection feels damaged.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That could mean combining CBT skills with mindfulness practice or using ACT ideas alongside attachment-focused conversation depending on the problem at hand.
The practical details of how sessions happen should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or remove the need to travel. Discussing which approach and which session rhythm fits daily life is part of the first steps together.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, anger, self-esteem, and issues related to guilt and shame among others.
How would he approach feelings of shame or guilt?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and motivational interviewing to explore reasons for change, alongside mindfulness and acceptance strategies to notice difficult feelings.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 14 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, and addiction-related problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.