Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Dr. Thomas Mackarevich is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, addiction concerns, grief, and trauma. He speaks plain language and focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
He practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. He aims to help clients notice what triggers intense emotions and learn ways to respond differently. Sessions blend a focus on the person’s experience with direct, evidence-based strategies.
Background and approach
That combination is meant to reduce overwhelming reactions and build steadier coping skills. Dr. Mackarevich uses client-centered methods to hear each person’s story and prioritize what matters most to them.
He also uses cognitive behavioral approaches to examine thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to build alternative patterns. Together these approaches create a balance of listening and skill-building. Over three decades of practice have involved working with a wide range of concerns, including chronic illness, caregiver stress, attachment and personality-related struggles, and communication problems.
He draws on that experience to tailor interventions to each person’s situation. People who come for help can expect focused, straightforward conversation and practical homework to try between sessions. The goal is clearer thinking, fewer intense reactions, and better tools for daily life.
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
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Grief
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult 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.
Using client-centered care and CBT online
Dr. Mackarevich uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person’s experience, listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to the individual. That approach is helpful when someone needs space to tell their story and to feel heard before trying new skills.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify thoughts and actions that keep problems like anxiety, anger, or addictive behaviors going. CBT emphasizes practical exercises and small behavior changes that can reduce reactive patterns over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts techniques as they learn what helps. This collaborative process helps people move from feeling controlled by emotions to having clearer options for responding.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are useful for full conversations and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging make shorter check-ins and step-by-step coaching possible between longer sessions. These options give flexibility for scheduling, allow steady contact when life is busy, and make it easier to keep momentum on skill practice.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does this therapist address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, and grief among other issues.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral work to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while honoring the person’s experience.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges.
Where is he located and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New Jersey and holds the LCSW credential in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services 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 sessions according to the therapist’s availability.