Thomas Potter

Thomas Potter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT concerns, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He also addresses life purpose and several age and caregiving related issues.

He has worked in community mental health, hospice, and with Veterans. That range shaped a practical approach that looks at what is happening now. Sessions aim to identify the most relevant problems and the steps the person wants to take.

Thomas favors a strength-based, here-and-now style. He works collaboratively and expects the person to lead the goals and pace of work. If a person does not feel a good fit, he will assist with transitioning to another therapist.

In sessions he uses a mix of methods including client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness tools, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques. That lets him focus on patterns of thinking, present coping skills, and stories people tell about themselves.

People often seek him out when a life change has left them uncertain about what comes next. He helps break big problems into small steps, practice new ways of responding, and look at what matters most now. The emphasis is on practical, doable work rather than long lectures.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions can use that same conversational style to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve daily focus.

Choosing the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Thomas collaborates with the person to decide which methods fit current needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as those needs change. The therapist and client review what helps and what does not during early sessions so the approach stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities. It may also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid camera use when bandwidth or timing is limited. Discussing these practical matters at the start helps make therapy fit into everyday life.