Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
How Tommy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas, Colorado
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Tommy
Tommy Pool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 30 years of clinical experience. He uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction. Tommy centers sessions on clear communication and practical steps that people can use between appointments.
He works with individuals ages 13 and older who are facing relationship strain, family conflicts, grief, depression, trauma, or struggles with intimacy and self-esteem.
Background and approach
Conversations are direct and down-to-earth. The goal is to make it easier to talk about what is hard and to find realistic ways to cope. Tommy blends client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.
He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people name feelings and repair important connections. Mindfulness and existential ideas are used when people want to explore meaning and present-moment awareness. Sessions focus on practical skills such as emotion regulation, communication strategies, and relapse prevention for substance concerns.
He helps people set small, achievable goals and track progress over time. That makes change feel more manageable and less overwhelming. Tommy encourages a collaborative relationship where the person’s priorities lead the work.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to availability. This simple first step gets the work started and sets a clear plan moving forward.
What Tommy works with
Everything Tommy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tommy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tommy lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- 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.
Therapeutic approaches brought to online care
Tommy combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead, reflects feelings, and builds a trusting working relationship. CBT focuses on small experiments and practical tools to reduce anger, anxiety, and unhelpful coping habits.He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people recognize and name deep emotions that get in the way of connection. EFT supports clearer expression and better emotional understanding, which can ease relationship and intimacy-related problems. These approaches are practical and action-oriented, while still making room to discuss meaning and values when needed.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose techniques that match your goals, needs, and personal style. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, blending approaches to fit what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and role-play practice. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep consistent progress while fitting therapy into real life.
Questions people ask about Tommy
What kinds of concerns does Tommy help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting strain, self-esteem struggles, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style like?
Tommy uses a person-centered approach with practical techniques. Sessions emphasize clear talk, emotional naming, and skills you can practice between visits.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of professional experience providing counseling and behavioral support in clinical settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
Tommy holds LPC credentials and is licensed in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.