Tommy Pool, LPC

Tommy Pool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 30 years of experience. He uses a straightforward, person-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction concerns. He aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk and figure out practical next steps.

Tommy helps people ages 13 and up with relationship strain and family conflict. He also supports those facing intimacy-related challenges, parenting stress, anger, low self-esteem, and major life changes. His practice addresses trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and a wide range of related issues such as codependency and caregiver stress.

In sessions he emphasizes clear listening and collaboration. He draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used when helpful to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors.

Emotionally-focused work guides conversations about attachment and closeness, while mindfulness practices help people manage intense feelings in the moment. Tommy keeps explanations plain and practical so clients can use skills between sessions.

He asks new clients to sign up through the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If someone needs confirmation of exactly which session formats are offered, Tommy asks them to check before booking.

How these approaches work in online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. The therapist creates space for people to say what they feel and guides the conversation without imposing solutions. This approach helps when someone needs support sorting feelings and priorities.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It teaches practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep problems going.

Emotionally-focused work pays attention to attachment and closeness in relationships. It helps people name core emotions and change interaction patterns that create distance or conflict. This can be useful for improving communication and emotional connection.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are made collaboratively and can change as needs shift.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a busy day, and remove travel time so therapy fits into everyday life. It can also let someone choose not to be on camera or use lower bandwidth when needed.