Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Brent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He brings three years of clinical practice to people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger concerns. He speaks English and offers sessions that can be scheduled from different places, including with international clients.
Brent approaches problems in a straightforward way. He helps people break down tangled issues into manageable steps. Sessions focus on practical strategies and clearer thinking so people can try different choices without feeling stuck.
Background and approach
He draws from several therapeutic models to match the needs of each person. That can mean looking at how early attachment patterns shape current relationships, using cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thoughts and actions, or working with emotions in relationship-focused sessions. The approach is chosen to fit the problem and the person, not the other way around.
People who come for anger-related concerns often also face stress, relationship strain, or trauma. Brent helps them identify triggers and practice new responses. Sessions include talking through situations, testing new ways to cope, and tracking small steps of progress.
Practical matters are handled plainly. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling is done after a short matching questionnaire to find a good fit.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic 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 translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based work focuses on how early relationships shape current bonds and patterns. Online sessions can use this approach to identify recurring interaction styles and practice new ways of connecting with others.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions this often means spotting unhelpful thinking, trying new behavioral experiments between meetings, and tracking progress in real time.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on emotions in relationships and helps people name and respond to feelings differently. It can be used in individual or couples-focused online meetings to shift how people express and respond to emotion.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust as progress is observed. Clients help decide what feels most useful at each step.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues during deeper conversations, phone calls can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is lower, and chat or text are useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity across location changes.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does this therapist address?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and family-related topics, and concerns tied to trauma and abuse.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of approaches to match the person and problem, focusing on clear steps, emotion work in relationships, and cognitive strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
He practices as an LCSW in New York.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability and can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.