Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas Grinnell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He has twelve years of direct counseling experience helping people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, addiction, and trauma. He speaks English and focuses on practical support that helps people manage day-to-day problems.
He uses a person-centered style that keeps the client's goals front and center. Sessions focus on learning skills for emotion regulation, coping with life changes, and improving relationships and intimacy.
Background and approach
Thomas helps people break unhelpful patterns and build routines that feel doable. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas. Those approaches guide concrete steps - identifying thought patterns, practicing distress tolerance, and trying new responses in real situations.
He explains tools plainly and practices them alongside the client. Thomas has broad experience with mood disorders, obsessive and compulsive struggles, post-traumatic stress, developmental differences, and personality-related challenges. He also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, fatherhood questions, family of origin issues, and parenting stress.
The focus is on what will help someone function better day to day. People who choose him can expect straightforward conversation, practical homework, and a steady focus on skills. He emphasizes collaboration and adjusts methods to match each person's needs and pace.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Thomas lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide remote work
Thomas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and tests new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and impulsivity. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's goals and priorities, giving space for them to set the pace and topics.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the client's needs and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions can adapt over time as progress, obstacles, or life changes arise, keeping the plan collaborative and flexible.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and role plays. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a focused check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, daily skill reminders, or when typed reflection feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility for different schedules and needs.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, addictions, trauma, intimacy and relationship struggles, parenting strain, and low self-esteem.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is person-centered and straightforward. Sessions focus on building practical skills and setting small, achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has twelve years of direct counseling experience and over a decade working with mood disorders, trauma, and developmental differences.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.