Tommi-Jai Walsh, LSCSW, LCSW
Experienced LGBTQ+ ally focused on parenting support
Book with Tommi-Jai- Years in practice
- 21
- Credentials
- LSCSW, LCSW
- Licensed in
- Kansas, Missouri
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Tommi-Jai
Tommi-Jai Walsh brings more than two decades of counseling experience to people seeking clearer ways to cope. He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri. He is a member and ally of the LGBTQ+ community and is open about being a trans woman since 2020.
Tommi-Jai keeps sessions low key and approachable. He uses a sense of humor and a non-judgmental manner to help clients feel more at ease.
Background and approach
Conversations focus on what is causing distress and what changes might help in daily life. In practice he helps people notice thinking patterns that fuel anxiety and stress. He also supports work on emotions that feel stuck after traumatic events or loss.
The goal is to gain clearer insight into past experiences and how they affect current choices. Parents who are juggling demands and relationships can work on communication, boundaries, and realistic coping plans. Tommi-Jai addresses concerns such as parenting stress, relationship strain, grief, mood shifts, and questions about identity and intimacy.
Sessions are conversational and goal oriented, with practical steps to try between meetings. He draws on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral ideas, and emotion-focused work to match what each person needs.
What Tommi-Jai works with
Everything Tommi-Jai lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tommi-Jai helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Tommi-Jai lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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 that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful space where the client's perspective guides the work. It helps people feel heard and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and offers practical tools to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense reactions and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences, then suggest ways to combine methods. This is a collaborative decision and can be adjusted as therapy moves forward.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for deeper conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits the schedule. Live chat and text messaging help with brief updates, skill practice between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to schedule regular work and try strategies between meetings.
Questions people ask about Tommi-Jai
What concerns does Tommi-Jai commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are low key and conversational with a non-judgmental tone. Therapy draws on client-centered work, CBT, DBT, and emotion-focused methods to match each person's needs.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Tommi-Jai has 21 years of counseling experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
He holds KS LSCSW and MO LCSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work for sessions?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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