Thomas McClernon, LCSW

Thomas McClernon is a licensed clinical social worker with a long-standing commitment to helping people move toward greater well-being. He brings 8 years of direct clinical work and 18 years of broader social work experience to his practice, and holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Thomas has supported clients coping with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management across outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings.

Thomas aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. He approaches each client with compassion and empathy, recognizing how courage and small steps can lead to a more fulfilling life. Mindfulness practices are a core part of his work, which he uses to help clients build resilience, calm, and clearer perspective when facing difficult emotions and life transitions.

Thomas works collaboratively with each person to identify practical strategies and supports that fit their circumstances. Whether addressing relationship tensions, career stress, or responses to trauma and loss, he focuses on meeting clients where they are and helping them move toward meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thomas integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy into his online work. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and take meaningful action despite painful thoughts or emotions - it is often useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning, making it effective for depression and anxiety. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of experience, which can support stress reduction, emotion regulation, and resilience.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas works collaboratively with each client to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Thomas is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations, including international settings.