Thomas Grinnell

Support for stress, mood, and relationship challenges

LCSW New York

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Thomas

Thomas Grinnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who works with people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders such as bipolar and depression, addictions, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

He also addresses parenting and fatherhood matters, self-esteem and anger, and helps clients navigating life changes. His practice includes attention to additional challenges such as obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality and mood disorders, neurodevelopmental differences, and post-traumatic stress.

He brings 12 years of direct counseling experience and a background in human services to each encounter, blending practical coping skills with collaborative problem solving. Thomas favors a person-centered stance that emphasizes the client’s own goals and strengths while drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-informed techniques, and solution-focused strategies when appropriate.

Sessions aim to teach strategies for managing symptoms and improving day-to-day functioning, tailored to the individual’s needs. Thomas provides care in English and offers multiple session formats suited to different schedules and preferences.

He approaches work with respect and clarity, helping clients set realistic goals and develop tools to move forward from persistent difficulties.

Integrating CBT and Mindfulness into Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to emotional distress and teaching practical strategies to change them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and mood regulation. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, which can help with stress, trauma-related symptoms, and emotional reactivity. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support people facing intense emotions or impulsivity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, and then adapts methods from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness as appropriate to fit the person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Online therapy with Thomas is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from locations within his service area in New York.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thomas address?

He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar and depressive disorders, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and fatherhood concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, along with several additional focus areas.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Thomas uses a person-centered style that emphasizes collaboration and the client’s strengths while integrating evidence-informed techniques to teach coping skills and problem solving.

What is his background and experience?

He has 12 years of direct counseling experience and a longer history in human services supporting people with mood disorders, trauma, intellectual disability, and related challenges.

What credentials and location are on file?

He is credentialed as an LCSW with the registration NY LCSW 079421 and practices in New York.

Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English