Therapist profile
Thomas Flanagan, LSCSW, LCSW
LSCSW and LCSW - stress and family concerns
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- Strengths based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Solution focused
About Thomas
Thomas Flanagan is an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) and an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Kansas with 40 years of experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and relationship difficulties. He also addresses work-related strain, first responder issues, and concerns that arise from caregiving or blended family dynamics.
Thomas keeps a straightforward, practical style in sessions. He starts by listening to the story a person brings. Then he helps identify personal strengths and ways to use those strengths to change behaviors and reactions. He emphasizes active work between sessions when that will help reach goals.
He uses approaches that focus on a person's present concerns and on practical steps forward. That can mean changing unhelpful thinking patterns, learning coping skills, or finding small habits that reduce pressure at home. He also supports people dealing with trauma, complicated grief, and long-term stress.
Over his career he has helped people with career decisions, issues around fatherhood, codependency, and control problems. He offers direction for dealing with family-of-origin matters and communication problems that keep recurring in adult relationships. Clients who want a direct, strengths-focused style often choose his approach.
Sessions are aimed at clear, manageable goals. Thomas encourages clients to set realistic steps and to review progress regularly. He works collaboratively to adjust plans as needs change.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Thomas commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when working with adults online. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building on a person's strengths to guide change and decision making. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, relationship strain, and self-regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one rigid method.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings around work, caregiving, or busy home schedules. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so more focus can stay on the issues at hand. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to the online setting and help clients practice skills between appointments.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri, Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting concerns, relationship difficulties, and related areas listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a straightforward, strengths-based approach with practical steps. Sessions often focus on changing behaviors and building skills between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of experience working as a clinical social worker with adults on a wide range of life and family-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LSCSW and LCSW credentials and practices in Kansas.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He accepts international clients; please confirm any regional considerations when arranging care.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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