- Stress and anxiety
- Gender and LGBT issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Tommi-Jai
Tommi-Jai Walsh is an LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) in Kansas and an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Missouri with 21 years of experience. He focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, and life purpose. He also works with people facing issues related to LGBT identity, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with major life changes.
Tommi-Jai describes himself as low key and personable with a sense of humor. He brings practical conversation to sessions and does not judge. He helps people notice thinking patterns that add to their distress and talks through emotions that can feel stuck.
In session he will look at how past events still affect daily life. That can mean building clearer ways to plan, respond, or repair relationships. He also supports people exploring gender and sexual identity and those involved in alternative relationship or sexual cultures.
He uses a mix of approaches to match a person's needs, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior strategies, emotionally-focused ideas, and existential questions about meaning and purpose. These tools are used to help people identify patterns, try new coping skills, and consider what matters next.
Tommi-Jai works in Missouri and speaks English. International clients are accepted. If someone wants to begin, they can follow the site's booking steps to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps when people need a conversational, respectful space to talk through concerns and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies thinking patterns that create distress and offers practical exercises to change those patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for handling strong emotions and improving how someone tolerates stress and relates to others.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that fit the person's needs. That collaborative process can include testing an approach for a few sessions and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier by fitting sessions into a busy week, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people who live far from Missouri or who are outside the region to connect with a licensed professional. The practical aim is to make therapy fit everyday life while focusing on clear steps and skills that address the concerns discussed above.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Kansas, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses conversational, practical methods to notice unhelpful thinking, uncover emotions that feel stuck, and help plan next steps rather than offering a fixed solution.
How much experience does he have?
He has 21 years of counseling experience working with a broad range of mental health and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LSCSW in Kansas and LCSW in Missouri and practices from Missouri.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.