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Thomas Floyd

Therapist · Maryland

Thomas Floyd, LCSW-C, LICSW

Experienced social worker helping thoughts and habits

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  • Thoughts and everyday habits
  • Practical strategies
  • Supportive listening

About Thomas

Thomas Floyd is a licensed social worker in Maryland who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation, and self-esteem. He brings 46 years of professional experience to conversations about everyday thoughts and habits. He aims to make the first step easier and to support people as they look for more fulfilling, happier lives.

He focuses on clear, respectful conversation. Sessions are meant to be a place where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. He listens closely and helps people notice small patterns in thinking and daily routines that affect mood and coping.

Thomas uses a mix of practical approaches to address problems as they come up. That can mean exploring personal stories, practicing new ways of thinking about situations, or trying mindfulness tools to reduce stress. He works collaboratively to set goals that feel useful and realistic for day-to-day life.

Over many years he has supported people facing relationship strain, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, career stress, chronic illness, and a wide range of other life changes. He also helps with issues tied to body image, caregiving stress, and commitment or communication problems.

People who choose him can expect straightforward guidance, focused conversations, and help translating insights into small, workable habits. Prospective clients are invited to begin by using the site intake process to match and schedule a first session.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

46+ years

Credentials

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Thomas often uses Client-Centered Therapy to provide a listening, respectful setting where people can talk through thoughts and feelings. This approach helps when someone needs space to be heard and to make sense of personal experiences.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and habit changes by giving concrete strategies to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed path. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting as needed.

Because session formats are not specified here, confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work on thoughts and habits can happen in smaller, more consistent steps. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and mindfulness practices to a remote setting so progress continues between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thomas help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation and self-esteem, as well as addictions, trauma, relationship and family issues, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and many life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He offers a conversational, nonjudgmental approach that helps clients notice patterns in thoughts and daily habits. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding personal stories.

What is his background and experience?

He has 46 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What credentials and region does he practice in?

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How can someone begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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