Thomas Haffner
Experienced relationship-focused LMFT
LMFT Kentucky
- Experience
- 21 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Relationship, Family, Stress, Anxiety
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method
- Languages
- English
About Thomas
Thomas Haffner is an LMFT based in Kentucky who brings 21 years of clinical experience to his work supporting people through relationship and life transitions.
Background and approach
He draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to tailor interventions to each person rather than using a single method for everyone. Thomas emphasizes practical problem solving alongside attention to relational patterns and family history when relevant.
Clients can expect a direct but empathetic style that balances warmth with clear direction toward goals. He works with a wide spectrum of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting and blended family challenges.
His additional focus areas include issues like infidelity, divorce and separation, codependency, life purpose, men’s issues and midlife transitions. Thomas frames therapy as a collaborative process: he listens for what matters most to the individual and adapts techniques from narrative, solution-focused, and structured relational methods to help people clarify priorities and build practical skills.
His approach is geared toward helping clients gain perspective, improve relationships, and move forward with greater confidence.
Online Approaches for Relationships and Life Changes
Thomas commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method when working with relationship and mood concerns. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve coping, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method concentrates on patterns within relationships, offering structured ways to improve communication, rebuild trust, and address conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Thomas partners with clients to clarify goals, assess what techniques are likely to help, and adjust methods as progress unfolds. He tailors the blend of cognitive, narrative, and relational tools to match each person’s priorities and preferences rather than following a rigid protocol.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the work at hand.
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Experience
21+ years
Licensed
Kentucky
Languages
English