Thomas McClernon , LCSW

Thomas McClernon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings eight years of clinical practice and a total of 18 years in social work to his therapeutic work. He has provided support across outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management. Thomas emphasizes practical coping skills alongside compassionate listening to help clients move toward greater resilience and well-being.

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and work on real-life challenges such as career concerns, relationship and family issues, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and end-of-life planning. Thomas values mindfulness practices as a way to cultivate presence, reduce reactivity, and build hope during difficult transitions. His approach combines evidence-informed methods with attention to each person s unique history and goals.

Licensed in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Delaware, Thomas blends clinical training with a strengths-based outlook to support individuals facing a range of emotional and situational difficulties. He aims to collaborate with clients to identify meaningful goals, develop practical strategies, and foster sustainable change over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thomas integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy alongside mindfulness practices to support change. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it can help with anxiety, depression, and stress-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client s lead and supports self-directed growth - it is useful for building insight, self-esteem, and emotional processing. Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical attention and awareness skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, which can be especially helpful for trauma, grief, and ongoing stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy stays aligned with what is helping most.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or those living outside the therapist s immediate area. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and access support in ways that fit daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the work to each individual.