Thomas Slough, LPA

Thomas Slough has provided counseling for the past 40 years, bringing steady experience across community agencies, private practice, and school settings. He began his career at MHMR working in both individual and family therapy, then moved into private practice with a focus on abuse and trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over his career he has worked with more than 100 Vietnam veterans and 10 Desert Storm veterans for PTSD diagnosis and treatment, and he has supported adult and child victims of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

In addition to private practice work, he currently provides counseling services to the local public school system, supporting students identified with an Emotional Disability, Autism, and Other Health Impairment (OHI). His clinical approach is grounded in trust and clear communication - he believes a healthy therapeutic relationship is essential for effective work. He draws broadly from cognitive-behavioral methods while also recognizing that careful processing of emotional material is sometimes necessary for a client to move forward.

He holds the credential LPA (Licensed Psychological Associate). Married for 40 years and part of a blended family, he has lived experience with multicultural concerns through his marriage to a Mexican-American spouse. As a parent and grandparent he brings practical understanding of the stresses facing families, and he applies that perspective when working with couples, parents, and individuals navigating relationship, parenting, and life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop clearer, more adaptive ways of coping. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges that affect mood and functioning.

Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding and carefully processing the effects of traumatic experiences. This work aims to reduce trauma-related symptoms, improve emotional regulation, and restore a sense of safety and agency for clients who have experienced abuse, military-related trauma, or other overwhelming events.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Thomas Slough works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time and remains attentive to what helps the client progress.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions around work, family, or mobility needs and allow clients to receive support from their home or another convenient location while maintaining ongoing therapeutic continuity.