Thomas "Tom" Wissert , LPC

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Alabama who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression and attention-related challenges. He has developed experience working with individuals and couples, often addressing communication difficulties, parenting conflicts and intimacy concerns. Using active listening and motivational interviewing, he helps clients explore different perspectives and identify unhelpful patterns of thinking.

Tom integrates a Cognitive Behavioral approach along with person-centered listening, and often draws on a Christian foundation in his work when that aligns with a client’s values. He views listening as a central therapeutic tool and describes it as one of his spiritual gifts—using what clients share to uncover deeper issues and guide meaningful change.

As a marriage and relationship counselor he supports couples in improving communication and resolving parenting and intimacy challenges. He also works with individuals on ADHD-related struggles and the emotional effects of anxiety and depression. Tom aims to be responsive to client needs and strives to return messages within 24 hours, typically checking and replying to messages throughout the day before leaving the office.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Thomas "Tom" Wissert uses evidence-based methods to help people make practical changes in their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns - it is often used for anxiety, depression and mood-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns affect current intimacy and trust, helping couples and individuals improve connection and manage attachment-related reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages acceptance of difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action - it can support people coping with stress, life transitions and persistent symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tom works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals and preferences, and adapts his approach as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible.