- Men's wellbeing focus
- Evidence-informed approaches
- Practical coping skills
About Thomas
Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama. He focuses on men’s wellbeing alongside a broad range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, and relationship and intimacy difficulties. Tom writes and listens plainly, aiming to help people spot unhelpful thinking and find practical next steps.
He draws on straightforward talk therapy techniques like cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness. Tom also uses Acceptance and Commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage emotions and make choices that fit their values. Motivational interviewing and active listening are part of how he helps people notice where change is possible.
Tom brings 14 years of experience working with mood disorders, panic, bipolar symptoms, and impulse-related concerns. He often helps people facing life changes, grief, anger, codependency, and issues around money or career decisions. He also lists work with veterans and armed forces issues among his focus areas.
Sessions are shaped around what each person needs. Tom emphasizes listening first, then working together to try tools and habits that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning. He aims to respond to messages promptly and typically checks in during the day to return contacts before leaving the office.
People considering therapy are invited to review their goals and preferences before booking. Tom conducts work in English and does not take international clients at this time.
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical ways to notice and change unhelpful thinking and to build new habits that reduce symptoms like panic and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and helps people build more secure ways of relating to others and themselves.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about your goals, what has and hasn't worked, and your preferences. Together you can try different techniques and refine the plan based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The source biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make it easier to attend regular appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Online work can also let a therapist and client practice skills between sessions and apply tools directly to everyday situations. Licensed professionals generally adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment-based work to remote settings while focusing on practical exercises you can use outside sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tom help with?
He supports people with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career and money concerns, and mood disorders including bipolar and panic.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Tom listens closely and uses plain language. He blends problem-focused techniques with values-based work and practical exercises to help clients try changes in everyday life.
What is his clinical background?
He has 14 years of experience working with mood and anxiety issues, ADHD, addictions, and relationship concerns, including work related to veterans and armed forces issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin working together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.