Thom Barry, LCSW
Therapist in Tennessee
Thom Barry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression.
- License 7131 · Tennessee Expires July 2027
- NPI 1396240347 · national registry
- Experience and languages 8+ years in practice English
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About Thom
Thom Barry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. He also supports those dealing with grief, self-esteem struggles, intimacy-related issues, and life transitions. He practices in Tennessee and offers sessions in English.
Thom describes therapy as a practical place to empty an overflowing bucket. He listens first and works to build a cooperative relationship. His aim is to make the process as low-stress and usable as possible while accommodating a client's needs and preferences.
Background and approach
In sessions he helps people name what they are feeling and thinking. He uses clear, concrete explanations rather than jargon. Together clients and he identify small, realistic steps that can lead to lasting change.
Thom draws on multiple approaches, including Gottman Method, attachment-based work, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior ideas. He matches methods to the person and the problem, focusing on what will help in everyday life.
He treats a wide range of concerns such as ADHD, burnout and compassion fatigue, relationship and communication problems, chronic illness and caregiving stress, and issues around abandonment or attachment. Sessions can include problem-solving, skill practice, and sometimes light humor to ease the process. With eight years of clinical experience, Thom invites people to try practical steps and to learn new habits.
He frames progress as learning a new skill - challenging but straightforward - and works side by side with clients as they practice change.
Credentials
- LCSW (Tennessee)
- License 7131 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1396240347 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Thom lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Thom names
- Gottman Method
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Thom names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Thom’s approaches translate to online therapy
Thom often uses Gottman Method ideas to look at interaction patterns and communication habits, which can help people understand recurring conflict and build better conversations. Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds shape present emotions and reactions, helping people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centered therapy puts the client's perspective first, offering a supportive space where the therapist follows the person's lead and reflects what they are feeling and thinking.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Thom will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest strategies to try. Together you can adjust methods as you learn what helps most, combining practical skills with insight and support.
Online sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging allows ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make scheduling easier and let people fit work on themselves into busy lives.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Thom focus on?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, grief, intimacy issues, and relationship concerns. He also works with ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic illness stress, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Thom emphasizes a cooperative relationship and clear, jargon-free explanations. He helps clients name feelings, practice skills, and take small steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings eight years of experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients as well.
What session formats are available?
Thom offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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