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Thomas Tellson

Compassionate therapy for relationship and family challenges

LMFT Oklahoma

Experience
4 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Thomas

Thomas Tellson is an LMFT who helps people navigate relationship and family challenges, intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and the transitions that come with life changes.

Background and approach

He draws on four years of clinical experience to support work on issues such as attachment and abandonment, communication and control struggles, infidelity, blended family dynamics, and feelings of emptiness or shame. His practice pays careful attention to family of origin patterns, fatherhood issues, and the practical realities of divorce and separation.

He approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person’s situation. Thomas integrates evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-focused approaches, emotionally-focused techniques, existential questions, and a client-centered stance to prioritize the client’s perspective.

He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to create a space for clearer thinking, improved connection, and manageable change. Thomas is licensed in Oklahoma and Texas and conducts sessions in English.

Approaches that guide online therapy and what to expect

Thomas draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy alongside a client-centered stance to shape online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage relationship distress, anxiety around intimacy, or patterns that maintain family conflict. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relational patterns and how they influence current connections, helping clients address issues like abandonment, trust, and closeness in relationships.

Choosing an approach is part of the collaborative process. Thomas will work with clients to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring, and may combine elements from different models to suit each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varying schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and allow the therapeutic work to continue even when in-person meetings are not practical.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Thomas commonly address?
He supports work on relationship and family struggles, intimacy-related concerns, parenting challenges, and coping with life transitions. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment issues, infidelity, and blended family problems.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
Thomas blends client-centered care with several therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotionally-focused techniques, tailoring methods to each person’s needs. He emphasizes collaboration and sensitivity in shaping the treatment plan.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with relationship and family issues and related concerns listed in his profile.
What credentials and location are on record?
Thomas holds the LMFT credential with licenses OK LMFT 12781 and TX LMFT 204935 and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages does he offer therapy in and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas, Oklahoma

Languages

English