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Thomas Floyd

Thomas Floyd

Maryland

Experienced Maryland LCSW-C focusing on rest and coping

  • 46 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW-C, LICSW
License
LCSW-C, Maryland · 14617; LICSW, District of Columbia · LC301300
NPI
1114123155
Based in
Maryland
  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical coping tools
  • Longstanding experience

About Thomas

Thomas Floyd is a licensed social worker in Maryland with more than 46 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation and self-esteem struggles. He aims to create a welcoming space where people can speak honestly about what they are feeling.

He listens without judgment and works at the client’s pace. Conversations focus on practical steps to manage strong emotions and on building small habits that support better sleep, clearer thinking, and steadier days. Sessions are grounded in simple, direct talk rather than complicated jargon.

Thomas uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He draws on Client-Centered work to follow the client’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns that worsen mood, and mindfulness practices to build calm and focus. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy when those methods fit the client’s goals.

Across his long career he has helped people facing relationship strain, addiction, trauma, parenting stress, career questions, and health challenges. He pays attention to how life changes and loss affect daily routines and sleep, and he supports practical strategies to improve rest and coping.

Thomas encourages anyone ready to explore change to reach out. He supports people through steady, respectful conversations and helps them identify realistic next steps toward better rest and emotional balance.

Approaches that translate well to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the client’s concerns to guide each session. It helps when someone wants a respectful space to talk through stress, grief, or life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, and patterns that affect daily routines.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve rest. It pairs well with CBT when someone wants tools to manage worry and improve sleep habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the day-to-day challenges they bring. This helps keep sessions relevant and focused on realistic next steps.

Session arrangements should be confirmed before scheduling since formats are not specified here. Ask about available options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can be scheduled during a lunch break or between commitments.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

46+ years

Credentials

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Thomas focus on?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, sleep difficulties, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and related life changes.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He practices in a straightforward, listening-first way that avoids clinical jargon and follows the client’s pace. The focus is on practical steps and clearer day-to-day functioning.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 46 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and region apply to his practice?

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices from Maryland.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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