- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Guilt and shame
About Thomas
Thomas Zumwalt is an Oklahoma Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 32 years of professional experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Thomas also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and isolation.
He trained at the University of Tulsa and the University of Oklahoma and has worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential hospitals, intermediate care facilities, in-home services, and nursing homes. That range of settings shaped a practical approach to everyday problems and hard losses.
Thomas uses straightforward, nonjudgmental conversation to help people name what feels heavy. He focuses on clear problem-solving and improving how people cope with painful emotions. Sessions tend to center on specific steps clients can try between visits.
He draws on long experience with adults and geriatric clients and has worked with children and families in past roles, which informs how he thinks about development and relationship patterns. He also has a background in business and sales before moving into social work after his father's death.
Outside of work he stays active playing and coaching sports, including ice hockey and boxing. He is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and speaks English. Thomas asks prospective clients to use the site's matching questionnaire and scheduling flow to arrange a first session.
How therapeutic methods are used online
Thomas works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies specific, manageable steps a person can try between sessions to reduce stress and improve coping. This helps when anxiety, anger, or motivation are getting in the way of daily life. Another approach emphasizes emotion-focused conversation to name and accept painful feelings such as grief, guilt, or shame, then looks for ways to reduce their hold through changed behaviors and new perspectives.Figuring out the best approach is a collaborative process. Thomas will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using a single fixed method.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins or daytime appointments. They can also let someone join from a quieter setting or pick a session type that better matches their comfort with video or audio. Thomas asks prospective clients to use the site's matching questionnaire and scheduling flow to set up the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, and depression, and addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and guilt and shame.
How would he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He uses straightforward, nonjudgmental conversation to help people name painful emotions and look for practical steps to ease their daily burden.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of professional experience in the mental health field, including hospital and in-home settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients; sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking through the site's scheduling flow.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.