Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
How Thomas works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Dukes is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 28 years of experience. He began working in mental health in 1996 and moved into graduate study while holding full-time roles. Over his career he has worked in psychiatric crisis, substance use settings, juvenile intervention, and outpatient therapy.
He now practices from Florida and offers remote sessions for people in other places. He grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and says that early exposure to many cultures shaped how he connects with people.
Background and approach
His early roles included work at dual-diagnosis and Medicaid-based programs, which exposed him to co-occurring psychiatric and substance use concerns. Those early years led him to pursue counseling as a profession. After earning his degree in 2000 he worked in clinic settings and later built a independent practice that included employee assistance program contracts and services for sober living residences.
He spent a decade in clinical supervision at a residential treatment center before shifting to a lighter caseload. That mix of clinical and supervisory work shaped his practical approach to care. People who come to him often want straightforward, practical support for stress, anger, addiction, grief, depression, or relationship strain.
He aims to make conversations easy and direct. Sessions focus on understanding day-to-day struggles, building coping skills, and setting realistic steps toward change. Thomas offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
He works collaboratively to match pace and goals to each person's needs, and he accepts clients from other countries who can connect in English.
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.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Thomas bases his work on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach he uses helps people identify patterns that fuel anger and stress, then practices alternative responses and coping tools to reduce outbursts and improve daily functioning. Another approach focuses on mood regulation and routines to manage depression, sleeping problems, and bipolar-related symptoms by building steady habits and small actionable goals.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He talks with each person about what feels manageable and what goals matter most. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits the person's life and pace.
Online therapy here is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video lets people work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions 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, step-by-step coaching between sessions, or when someone needs flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to keep regular appointments and to use skills in real time.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, sleeping problems, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thomas uses a direct, practical style. Sessions focus on talking through daily challenges, learning coping skills, and creating simple action steps.
How long has he practiced?
He has 28 years of experience in mental health settings, including crisis units, substance use programs, outpatient clinics, and supervisory roles.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices out of Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients may connect if they speak English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's listed availability.