Thomas Brent

Compassionate, integrative therapy for everyday life

LCSW New York

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Thomas

Thomas Brent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York who brings a focused, integrative approach to common and complex life challenges.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience, he works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and other emotional and behavioral struggles. He draws on several therapeutic traditions to tailor care to each person's situation and goals.

Thomas emphasizes collaborative work that helps clients untangle stuck patterns and make practical changes. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and incorporates attachment-informed and emotionally focused ideas when relationship or bonding issues are central.

His practice also includes attention to concerns such as parenting, blended family dynamics, codependency, workplace stress, and recovery from sexual assault and post-traumatic stress. Thomas offers sessions in English and accepts clients from outside the U.S., providing flexible formats to fit different needs.

How Therapeutic Approaches Translate to Online Care

Thomas uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be practical for tackling anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy informs his work when relationship bonds, early attachment patterns, or family dynamics are central concerns, helping clients explore how past connections shape present interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas treats treatment planning as collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences, and the nature of the presenting issue to select or combine methods that fit each client's needs rather than relying on a single technique.

Online therapy with him is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These formats make it easier to access ongoing support from licensed professionals without the need to travel, and they allow therapy to continue through life transitions or while living in another country.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thomas address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self-esteem concerns, along with related topics like workplace stress and parenting.

What is his general therapeutic style?

Thomas blends evidence-informed methods with attachment and emotionally focused ideas, aiming for collaborative work that helps clients map patterns and make concrete changes.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience as a practicing LCSW working with diverse issues across individual and relationship concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential NY LCSW 024112 and practices from New York.

Does he work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for those who are located outside the U.S.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English