Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How Thomas works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Thomas
Thomas McClernon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical practice. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma, and work-related concerns. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what’s most pressing to them.
He draws on mindfulness and evidence-informed methods to help people notice thoughts and sensations without getting pulled into them.
Background and approach
Sessions are conversational and practical, with simple skills to practice between meetings. Thomas often uses acceptance-based ideas to help people clarify values and take small actions toward them. He has experience across outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings.
That background shapes a flexible approach to the pace and structure of sessions. He tailors interventions to each person’s situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. People who come for anger concerns often learn ways to recognize early warning signs and choose actions that match their goals.
Others come for grief or trauma work and focus on coping and rebuilding daily routines. Thomas supports people through career stress, chronic illness, caregiver strain, and difficult family dynamics. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
The therapist values collaboration and helps people set clear, achievable goals. He encourages small changes that build toward greater calm and clearer direction in day-to-day life.
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
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Grief
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Somatic 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.
How acceptance and skills-based work translates online
This therapist blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit telehealth. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect with personal values so they can take meaningful actions. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and when someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaching step-by-step strategies to change them. It is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily routine. That might mean mixing acceptance ideas with practical CBT exercises or adding mindfulness practices to build awareness before practicing new skills.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited, live chat can serve as a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options help people fit sessions into work, caregiving, or healthcare schedules while keeping therapy consistent and practical.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns can Thomas help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, depression, and grief. Additional focus areas include chronic illness, caregiver stress, communication problems, and end-of-life counseling.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a conversational, client-centered approach with mindfulness and acceptance-based tools. Sessions emphasize practical skills and small steps that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His work includes outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LCSW credentials in Pennsylvania and practices from Pennsylvania. He also has licensure noted for DE LCSW and PA LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.