Works with
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Maryland, District of Columbia
- Years in practice
- 46
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Floyd is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 46 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship struggles, and problems with sleep or eating. He aims to make it easier to talk about painful feelings and hard life changes without feeling judged.
He creates a calm, open environment where clients can share what matters most. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He listens closely and tailors the work to each person’s needs and pace. Thomas uses a mix of approaches to match different problems. He draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities.
He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and improve sleep or attention. Motivational interviewing can help people who want to change habits like substance use or build stronger self-care routines.
Narrative techniques are used when reworking personal stories makes a difference. He has worked across a wide range of concerns including parenting stress, caregiving strain, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and issues related to identity. Thomas aims to help people build skills they can use in daily life and to restore a sense of control after difficult experiences.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Thomas's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches in online sessions that help with anger and stress
Thomas uses client-centered work to place the client’s goals at the center of each session. That means the therapist listens carefully, reflects what is said, and follows the person’s lead so sessions focus on what matters most. This approach can help people feel understood and more willing to try changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify patterns of thinking that increase anger or anxiety and to practice different responses. It is practical and skills-focused, useful for sleep problems, mood shifts, and coping with triggers. Mindfulness therapy is offered to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and impulsive behavior.
Finding the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and the therapist work together to choose techniques that fit the person’s life and preferences.
Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and chat or messaging can be a quick way to check in between appointments. These options help people access care around work, family duties, or travel and make it easier to keep regular contact with a licensed professional.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, and work or career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions calm and nonjudgmental and focuses on what the client finds most important. Work is practical with steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 46 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.