Thomas Floyd, LCSW-C, LICSW

Thomas Floyd is a licensed clinician who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and life changes. He supports those dealing with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues tied to self-esteem and motivation. He works to make the first step toward change feel less overwhelming.

He brings 46 years of professional experience and holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia. In sessions he focuses on listening closely and offering clear, practical ways to move forward. He aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings and make small changes that add up.

Thomas uses methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try out new behaviors, and practice grounding techniques that reduce worry. He also uses motivational interviewing to support change and narrative therapy to reframe painful stories.

His approach is straightforward and collaborative. Together with each person he sets goals that fit everyday life and checks progress along the way. Sessions are paced to match what each person needs in that moment.

People often seek his help for trauma and abuse, parenting strains, addiction concerns, chronic illness stress, and career or life transitions. He offers steady support as people work toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and renewed purpose.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Thomas often combines client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral therapy to help people working online. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a respectful, accepting relationship so people can speak freely about difficult topics. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at unhelpful thoughts and related behaviors and teaches practical tools to reduce worry and lift mood.

He also uses mindfulness methods to help people slow down and notice physical sensations and thoughts without getting swept away. That can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and coping after trauma. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals, try strategies, and adapt the plan based on what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy week, cut travel time, and make it easier to keep regular sessions. Online sessions can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is limited.