Thomas Schenck , LPC

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Thomas integrates several proven approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client’s perspective and building on their strengths; it helps people who want a supportive, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and make personal changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop alternative strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy helps clients examine meaning, values, and choices in life, which can be especially useful during major transitions, grief, or questions about purpose.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Thomas works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He adapts techniques from different models to create a personalized path forward rather than relying on a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how and when clients connect. Sessions can take place by video calls or phone sessions for real-time conversation, or through live chat and text-based messaging for more frequent check-ins and convenience. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.