Tommy Pool , LPC

Tommy Pool is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with three decades of professional experience. He works with adolescents and adults ages 13 and up, helping people navigate stress and anxiety, addictions both chemical and behavioral, relationship struggles, family conflicts, depression, trauma and grief, and a wide range of other concerns including intimacy, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes.

He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental environment in which clients can explore thoughts and feelings freely. Using a collaborative stance, he supports individuals and families in identifying patterns, strengthening communication, and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve relationships. His experience also includes focused work on abandonment, attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use disorders.

Tommy values the courage it takes to begin therapy and recognizes the importance of that first step. He offers guidance grounded in many years of practice, helping clients set goals and move forward at a pace that fits their needs and readiness.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Tommy Pool

Tommy Pool draws on client-centered therapy to place each person at the center of the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values and goals and feel respected while doing so. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) informs his work with couples and families by helping people understand and reshape emotional responses that affect closeness and communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tommy works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for people to access care without long commutes, to continue work during life transitions, and to choose the format that best supports their engagement with therapy. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to support meaningful progress.