- Years in practice
- 42
- Credentials
- LPA
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Thomas
Thomas Slough, LPA, brings over four decades of counseling experience in Texas. He began his career in community mental health and later moved into independent practice where he focused on trauma, abuse, mood problems, and anger. He also works with people affected by PTSD and has considerable experience with veterans.
As a parent and grandparent he understands the pressures parents face today. He frames therapy around trust and clear communication.
Background and approach
Thomas uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy approach to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also makes space to process painful emotions when that helps someone move forward. Early work in a public mental health setting exposed him to a wide range of needs, and later roles included school-based counseling for students with emotional disabilities, autism, and other health impairments.
That mix shaped a practical style focused on real-life problems and coping skills. Sessions are likely to focus on what is causing distress now and on small steps that make daily life easier. He pays attention to cultural context and family dynamics when relevant.
Thomas aims to be someone clients can rely on while they work through difficult issues. Typical concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. He draws on his years of experience to match approaches to each person's 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.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Thomas often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. CBT helps with anxiety, depression, and behavior patterns that get in the way of daily life. Trauma-Focused Therapy involves careful processing of painful memories and their emotional impact so people can reduce symptoms tied to past events; it is often used for abuse and PTSD-related concerns.Finding the most useful approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. That collaborative process guides whether sessions emphasize practical skills, emotional processing, or a mix of both.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow sessions to fit into busy schedules. Video calls give face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing everyday commitments.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, addictions, anger, relationship struggles, parenting issues, ADHD and other mood or behavior concerns.
What is his general therapy style like?
He emphasizes trust and clear communication and uses practical, straightforward methods. Sessions focus on concrete steps and emotional processing when needed.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 42 years of counseling experience, including community mental health, independent practice, and school-based work with students who have emotional disabilities and autism.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LPA credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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