Thomas Osborn

Supportive, experienced LMSW guiding practical change

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Thomas

Thomas Osborn is a licensed social worker (LMSW) with 15 years of clinical experience supporting adults through a wide range of challenges. He earned his master’s degree in social work and has practiced across settings that include hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance use programs, hospice, and in-home case management.

Background and approach

His background includes work with concerns such as depression, mood disorders, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and matters related to sexual orientation and gender identity. He takes a compassionate, client-centered stance that treats people as the experts on their own lives while offering practical, evidence-informed tools.

Thomas often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, DBT skills, and empathetic client-centered listening to help clients build coping skills, manage emotions, and improve relationships. He emphasizes respect, curiosity, and collaboration when helping people navigate grief, career stress, compassion fatigue, or major life changes.

Based in Michigan and licensed as an LMSW, he accepts English-speaking and international clients and offers multiple remote session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Bringing Evidence-Informed Approaches to Online Care

Thomas frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and mood-related symptoms. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to live in alignment with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. Attachment-based ideas are woven into his work to explore relational patterns and improve connection and communication in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He partners with clients to assess goals, preferences, and life context, and adjusts methods over time rather than relying on a single technique. This teamwork helps tailor sessions to what feels most useful for each person’s situation.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue consistent work from different locations and to use brief or longer interactions depending on needs. The combination of accessible session types and an integrative therapeutic toolkit supports practical progress for many concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Thomas commonly address?

He works with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Thomas combines a compassionate, client-centered stance with practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients build skills and explore personal values.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 15 years of clinical experience from settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance use programs, hospice, and in-home case management.

What are his credentials and where is he licensed?

He holds the LMSW credential and is licensed in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801096693.

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

Sessions are provided in English, and he does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

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

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What steps are required to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorder

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English