Auslyn Thomas , LPC

Auslyn Thomas is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who brings a strengths-focused, collaborative approach to therapy. With five years of professional experience, she centers her work on helping people move toward healthier, more meaningful lives by building on the resources they already have and meeting them where they are.

Thomas approaches each client with warmth and a down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She uses an eclectic mix of evidence-informed methods and tailors interventions to fit individual needs, drawing from modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This flexible orientation supports work on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family challenges, bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, and identity-related matters including LGBT and multicultural concerns.

Clients benefit from a practical, interactive counseling style that emphasizes collaboration and real-world coping skills. Thomas also works with specialized topics such as BDSM and kink-affirming care, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and communication problems. Her focus is on helping clients clarify goals, reduce barriers, and develop sustainable strategies for change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients identify what truly matters to them and learn practical skills to accept difficult feelings while taking actions aligned with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, avoidance, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. By learning to recognize and test unhelpful thinking patterns, clients can develop more effective coping strategies for depression, anxiety, and mood challenges.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, non-directive relationship in which the therapist supports clients in exploring their experience and finding their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating identity or life-purpose questions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver focused, goal-oriented work that aligns with each client’s routine and communication style.