- LGBT issues
- Attachment work
- ACT and CBT
About Andre
Andre Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical experience based in New Jersey. He works with adults on issues such as LGBT concerns, relationships, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, intimacy-related problems, and depression. He also addresses areas like attachment and abandonment, body image, commitment and communication problems, and gender dysphoria.
Thomas trained with a Master of Science in Social Work and uses a person-centered approach that treats the client as the expert on their story. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based approaches, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing in his sessions. He emphasizes strengthening how people show up in the world by increasing authenticity and self-worth.
In practical terms he helps people name their strengths and shape surroundings to feel more validating. He often combines gentle challenge with encouragement and occasional humor. That balance is used to clarify the difference between who someone is, who they want to be, and what others expect of them.
Thomas has experience supporting people navigating queer identity and related life stressors. He works with concerns around intimacy, kink and alternative sex culture, family of origin issues, forgiveness, and living with HIV/AIDS.
His sessions tend to focus on concrete steps and reflective conversation. People can expect to talk through goals, try evidence-informed techniques, and look at how daily choices affect wellbeing. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clarify what matters to a person and encourages small, committed actions toward those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure what matters after a life change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right way to work is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which approaches to try based on goals, preferences, and what shows up in sessions. That means deciding together whether to focus on values work, skill practice, attachment patterns, or a mix of methods.
Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches like ACT and CBT in real time around everyday situations, so skills can be practiced between sessions and discussed at the next meeting.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with adults on LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses a person-centered style combined with ACT and CBT tools to clarify values, test small changes, and shift everyday habits that influence direction.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience in behavioral health services and holds a Master of Science in Social Work.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey and practices from New Jersey.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm details about time zones and scheduling when you book.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific session delivery methods.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.