- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Parenting issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Thomas
Thomas Bentley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida who helps people handle parenting strains, addiction, anger, and big life shifts. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. He encourages clients to use their existing strengths and to set clear, reachable goals for change.
In sessions he listens without judgment and helps people identify what is getting in the way. He works with clients to build motivation, increase confidence, and manage strong emotions.
Background and approach
He uses everyday strategies rather than jargon so parents and caregivers can try new approaches right away. Thomas draws from client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments.
Mindfulness and dialectical skills are used to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping. With four years of clinical experience, he has worked with concerns that include trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, compassion fatigue, and recovery from substance use. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and fatherhood concerns.
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. Thomas asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions that match their timing and needs.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Thomas helps people with.
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Compassion fatigue
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit parenting and life changes
Thomas blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral methods to make sessions practical and focused. Client-centered Therapy means the conversation is guided by the person's priorities and strengths, and the therapist follows the client's lead to build confidence and direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and test small changes in behavior to see what works.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT techniques teach concrete skills for tolerating distress, regulating feelings, and improving communication during heated moments. These approaches can help with parenting stress, anger, relationship strain, and managing cravings or sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Thomas will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide decisions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone works well if bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for quick check-ins, and messaging supports short updates between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around parenting duties, work, or busy days.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does Thomas address?
He works with people facing addictions, parenting strains, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and intimacy issues among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
Thomas uses a direct, practical approach that centers on the client's goals and strengths. He combines talk with actionable steps to try between sessions.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has four years of clinical experience and brings social work skills focused on motivation, emotion management, and confidence building.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.
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