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Thomas Slough, LPA

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Thomas is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Thomas. View 14 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Texas

Recent reviews

In short words, he’s beyond amazing, always listens to me and validates me. I couldn’t have had a better therapist. I highly recommend him, specially if you’re looking for someone with experience and who actually listens to you, and has something to share. God bless his soul for being the person I needed during my time of need.

Reviewed April 2024

Extremely easy to talk to and is a kind understanding person

Reviewed January 2024

More about Thomas

  • 42 years' experience
  • Male
  • LPA

I have been providing counseling for the past 40 years. I began my career at MHMR, gaining experience in individual and family therapy. I moved on to private practice focusing on abuse issues and trauma, depression, anxiety, anger management and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). I have seen over 100 Vietnam Veterans and 10 Desert Storm Veterans for diagnosis and treatment of PTSD. I have also worked with adult and child victims of physical/sexual/emotional abuse. I currently provide counseling services to the local public school system, working with students with an Emotional Disability, Autism and Other Health Impairment (OHI).

My approach to counseling is based on trust and communication. Without a healthy therapeutic relationship, counseling is usually non-effective. I believe, broadly, in a Cognitive-Behavioral approach. However, processing of emotional issues is sometimes necessary for an individual to move forward in their life. I have found that clients do best when they see that someone is "in their corner."

I have been married for 40 years and have a blended family. My wife is Mexican-American, so I have experience in multi-cultural issues. As a parent and grandparent, I am aware of the tremendous issues facing parents of today.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Stress Anxiety Addictions Grief Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes ADHD Autism and Asperger Syndrome Blended family issues Codependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Family problems Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexual assault and abuse Workplace issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Thomas Slough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639178056.

  • LPA · Texas · 12487 · Expires April 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Thomas Slough

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

14 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Easy Easy to talk Attentive Helped Helpful Thank you Amazing Comfortable Fantastic

In short words, he’s beyond amazing, always listens to me and validates me. I couldn’t have had a better therapist. I highly recommend him, specially if you’re looking for someone with experience and who actually listens to you, and has something to share. God bless his soul for being the person I needed during my time of need.

Reviewed April 2024

Extremely easy to talk to and is a kind understanding person

Reviewed January 2024

Very attentive to detail

Reviewed July 2022

Great first session.

Reviewed March 2022

It has been such pleasure having him as a therapist. Someone that I can feel comfortable to talk about whatever and listens and seems to understand me. So far 10/10, hope to continue this journey of healing.

Reviewed December 2023

Thank you for listening

Reviewed November 2022

I have been in counseling with Thomas Slough for about 7 months now. He is a fantastic counselor and has helped me immensely.

Reviewed November 2022

Thomas is so easy to talk to and he has helped me navigate so many different things

Reviewed June 2022

I love sessions with Thomas! He’s attentive and challenges me to think in ways I usually wouldn’t. I look forward to my appointments with him.

Reviewed April 2022

Tom is very kind and helpful. He listens to my concerns and without judgement helps me to work through them in an extremely helpful manner.

Reviewed April 2022

He listen and understands. Hard for me to find.

Reviewed March 2022

Thank you for your help

Reviewed March 2022

I enjoy Tom and that he listens to my issues. We are still in our crawling stage of our sessions but we are doing well so far.

Reviewed February 2022

He has a wonderful personality and easy to talk to

Reviewed February 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Thomas Slough offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Thomas Slough works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Thomas Slough speak?

Thomas Slough speaks English.

How many years of experience does Thomas Slough have?

Thomas Slough has 42 years of experience.

Where is Thomas Slough licensed to practice?

Thomas Slough is licensed to practice in Texas.

Does Thomas Slough accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Thomas Slough does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Thomas Slough offer?

Thomas Slough offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Thomas Slough?

Thomas Slough can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Thomas Slough?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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