Dr. Tommy Frye, LMHC, LPC

Dr. Tommy Frye is a licensed counselor who brings a calm, practical approach to helping individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and young people navigate life’s challenges. He holds credentials as an LMHC and an LPC - LMHC meaning Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC meaning Licensed Professional Counselor - and draws on many years of clinical experience to support clients across different ages and settings.

Known for a particular strength in marital and couples work, he welcomes conversations about relationships and intimacy and aims to create an empathetic virtual space where clients feel heard. He commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavioral techniques while collaborating with clients to build clear, individualized treatment plans. Those plans focus on improving functioning across physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional domains.

Dr. Frye prioritizes timely communication and generally responds by the next business day, and he is available to provide further information upon request. He frames therapy as a partnership, offering structured approaches alongside compassionate listening to help clients move toward greater stability, peace, and satisfaction in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches Dr. Frye Uses in Online Therapy

Dr. Frye commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy into his online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental stance in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client in exploring personal goals and values - it is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding and emotional growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to build practical coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy centers on identifying and reshaping emotional responses within relationships, which can be especially helpful for couples working on communication, trust, and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Frye works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dr. Frye is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, to access therapy from different locations, and to choose the format that fits a client’s routine and communication style.