Thomas Duncan , LICSW

Thomas Duncan is a general counselor and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington. With 14 years of experience, he emphasizes short-term, skills-focused work designed to help people address current challenges without committing to long-term therapy. Thomas partners with clients to teach practical coping strategies and therapeutic tools that can be used right away to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

He approaches sessions with a clear focus on value and efficiency, acknowledging that therapy can be expensive and that many people want meaningful progress in fewer sessions. Thomas aims to provide targeted interventions that concentrate on measurable skills for issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. He also works with concerns like compassion fatigue, divorce and separation, substance-related problems, feelings of emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, life purpose, and self-love.

Thomas favors practical, evidence-informed methods to help clients practice new ways of thinking and behaving. His goal is to maximize therapeutic benefit in a timeframe that aligns with each person s needs and resources while maintaining a collaborative, respectful working relationship.

Practical approaches and online sessions for real-life change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to actions that move them toward a more meaningful life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, grief, feelings of emptiness, and challenges related to life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT teaches concrete skills for managing stress, reducing anxiety, improving mood, addressing addictions, and resolving relationship or work-related problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative work Thomas offers. He will work with each person to determine which methods fit best with their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting techniques over time to create a practical, individualized plan.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access sessions from home or work and fit therapy into busy schedules. These formats support flexible scheduling, consistent follow-up, and the ability to practice skills between sessions, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each person s circumstances.