Thomas Brent, LCSW
Practical, relationship-focused therapy for parents
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 3
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Thomas
Thomas Brent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York. He draws on a few years of professional practice to help people untangle stressful life patterns. He speaks English and offers sessions in several online formats.
He aims to make therapy practical and straightforward. He helps people map out problems that feel stuck and overwhelming. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on understanding how past patterns affect current choices.
Background and approach
Thomas uses approaches that look at relationships and personal patterns. He often brings ideas from Attachment-Based work to understand bonds, and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to challenge unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses Emotionally-Focused ideas and the Gottman Method when relationship concerns are central.
Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works with people facing trauma and abuse, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault and abuse, and with those navigating blended family issues, divorce and separation, and fatherhood questions.
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. International clients are accepted. Thomas describes therapy as a collaborative process where client goals guide the work and practical steps help move things forward.
What Thomas works with
Everything Thomas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Thomas helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for relationships and daily life online
Thomas integrates Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonding patterns shape current relationships and emotional safety; this can help people understand closeness, trust, and fatherhood questions in practical terms. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and routines, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another approach he brings to relationships work when emotions and interaction patterns are the key concern.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client explore goals and preferences together, and may try different techniques to see what fits. Thomas adapts methods to the issue at hand rather than using a single fixed model.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and reading body language, while phone sessions can fit shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief progress notes, ongoing check-ins, or when messaging feels easier than a live conversation. These options aim to make scheduling and follow-up more flexible for busy parents and working people.
Questions people ask about Thomas
What concerns does this therapist address?
Thomas works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes, among other topics.
How would therapy sessions typically feel?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with time spent mapping problems and trying small steps between meetings. The tone is straightforward and aimed at helping people feel less stuck.
What is Thomas Brent's background?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with three years of professional experience. His work draws on relationship-focused and cognitive approaches.
Where is this therapist located and licensed?
Thomas practices from New York and holds the credential LCSW listed as NY LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Thomas also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost and payment 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 this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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