Therapist profile
Thomas Potter, LCSW
Oklahoma
LCSW in Oklahoma - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Oklahoma / 3197
- NPI
- 1295790806
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
About Thomas
Thomas Potter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of practice in clinical settings. He has worked in community mental health, hospice, and with Veterans. He names stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep problems, and relationship concerns among the issues he sees.
Thomas describes the first contact as a difficult step and acknowledges how scary change can feel. He says work in therapy is collaborative and that the person seeking help stays in the driver's seat. He uses a strengths-based approach focused on what is happening now.
In sessions he combines practical strategies with close listening. Thomas draws from client-centered work to let people lead the conversation. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavioral changes.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing appear in his toolkit as ways to slow down, notice patterns, and choose next steps that fit a person's life. Narrative ideas are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and the roles those stories play.
He is open about making referrals if someone feels they need a different fit. Thomas stresses that therapy is about the person's goals and what helps them move forward. He offers sessions in English and practices from Oklahoma, and he does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
How Thomas applies approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist reflects what is said, supports people to name their concerns, and helps prioritize what to address. This approach helps when someone feels unsure where to begin or needs room to speak without direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce worry or improve sleep. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns.
Thomas treats finding the right approach as a shared process. He will work with the client to try methods that match the person's goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize listening, skills practice, mindfulness, or narrative techniques.
Session format options are not detailed in the biography, so confirm available online formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so the work carries over into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep problems, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, ADHD and related issues.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach grounded in the here and now and lets the client lead the pace and focus of sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has practiced as a clinical social worker for 20 years across community mental health, hospice, and work with Veterans.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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