- Mindfulness practice
- CBT and ACT tools
- Anger and grief work
About Thomas
Thomas McClernon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma and abuse. He also focuses on family of origin issues and related relationship patterns that continue to affect daily life.
He draws on mindfulness practices and cognitive-behavioral strategies to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. Sessions emphasize clear, practical skills for managing strong emotions and reducing anxiety. Thomas also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit the person’s needs.
Clients can expect a straightforward, client-centered approach. He encourages honest conversation about what’s been learned from the family someone grew up in and how those early roles still influence choices today. The work often involves identifying patterns, practicing new ways of responding, and setting small, concrete goals.
Thomas has experience in outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings. He supports people working through caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and issues tied to aging and end-of-life concerns. He also addresses career stress, control issues, guilt, and forgiveness.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients may be accepted; confirm current options before booking. To begin, complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small, value-driven steps. In online sessions ACT can help when family patterns or avoidance are getting in the way of everyday goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT works well for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable parts and practicing new responses. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness, which supports work on anger, grief, and attachment patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work and is done together. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust methods based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps select which tools to use from ACT, CBT, or mindfulness-based methods.
The original biography notes experience in virtual settings but does not specify exact formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online work can include skills practice, review of exercises between visits, and focused conversations about family of origin patterns without needing to be in an office.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma and abuse, plus related problems such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style that emphasizes clear conversation and practical skills. Mindfulness and behavioral techniques are woven into sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical work experience and a longer background in social work prior to that.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania. His listed licenses include PA LCSW and DE LCSW.
Can non-U.S. clients work with him?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions virtual work but does not list specific formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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