Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 4
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Bentley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida who helps people facing anger, addictions, parenting strain, and changes in life. He speaks plainly and works with clients to set realistic goals and take practical steps toward better days. Thomas emphasizes the client’s strengths and partners with people to build on what already works for them.
He has four years of clinical experience and draws on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Background and approach
In sessions he focuses on what the person wants to change and how to get there in concrete ways. That can include skill building, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and practicing new habits. Thomas often helps people dealing with relationship strain, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue.
He also works with those facing adoption or foster care issues, caregiver stress, codependency, blended family challenges, and life transitions. Sessions are practical and goal-focused while honoring each person’s story. When starting work together he helps people identify clear, self-chosen goals and creates steps to reach them.
He uses motivational techniques to boost follow-through and mindfulness to manage strong emotions. The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s readiness. Thomas offers sessions in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Therapy uses a cancellable subscription model and scheduling follows the matching process and therapist availability.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Thomas's practice.
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Thomas uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s own goals and strengths, which means sessions start by listening and shaping the plan around what matters most to the client. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors to reduce anger, anxiety, or low mood. Dialectical behavior therapy adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Thomas will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That shared decision-making helps keep the work relevant and doable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving options for different needs. Video sessions allow face-to-face discussion and skill practice. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching between sessions, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving routines, or busy days while still focusing on progress and skill building.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does Thomas address in therapy?
He works with people facing anger, addictions, parenting challenges, self-esteem, trauma, relationship strain, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, using client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to set and reach goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a clinician and brings that background to one-on-one work with clients.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Costs vary by location and availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.