Thomas "Tom" Wissert, LPC
Alabama LPC specializing in relationships and trauma
- Couples and relationship work
- Anxiety and ADHD support
- Flexible online sessions
About Thomas "Tom" Wissert
Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama with 14 years of clinical experience. He works with adults, couples, and families across a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, addiction, and mood disorders. Tom blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a person-centered stance and a faith-informed perspective when clients prefer that approach, creating a respectful space for exploring difficult feelings and patterns.
In couples work he focuses on communication, parenting dynamics, and intimacy struggles, helping partners notice unhelpful thinking and discover new ways to interact. He uses Motivational Interviewing and active listening to help clients identify goals and shift toward meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are part of his toolbox for addressing mood disorders, impulsivity, and anxiety, while attachment-focused ideas shape work around codependency, commitment issues, and family problems.
Tom values listening as a central clinical skill and describes listening as one of his spiritual gifts. He aims to use information clients share to uncover deeper issues that contribute to distress, and he finds that collaborative insight is rewarding for both client and therapist. He is currently accepting clients in Alabama and seeks to respond to messages within 24 hours, routinely checking messages during the day and returning them before leaving the office.
In couples work he focuses on communication, parenting dynamics, and intimacy struggles, helping partners notice unhelpful thinking and discover new ways to interact. He uses Motivational Interviewing and active listening to help clients identify goals and shift toward meaningful change. Cognitive Behavioral techniques are part of his toolbox for addressing mood disorders, impulsivity, and anxiety, while attachment-focused ideas shape work around codependency, commitment issues, and family problems.
Tom values listening as a central clinical skill and describes listening as one of his spiritual gifts. He aims to use information clients share to uncover deeper issues that contribute to distress, and he finds that collaborative insight is rewarding for both client and therapist. He is currently accepting clients in Alabama and seeks to respond to messages within 24 hours, routinely checking messages during the day and returning them before leaving the office.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression
Additional Focus Areas
Attachment issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Thomas "Tom" Wissert have?
Thomas "Tom" Wissert has 14 years of professional experience providing counseling and therapeutic services.
Is Thomas "Tom" Wissert a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: AL LPC LPC04235.
In which languages does Thomas "Tom" Wissert provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Thomas "Tom" Wissert located?
He is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Thomas "Tom" Wissert as my therapist?
You can work with Thomas "Tom" Wissert through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Thomas "Tom" Wissert work with international clients?
Thomas "Tom" Wissert does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Thomas "Tom" Wissert cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches that guide online care and therapeutic work
Thomas "Tom" Wissert commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy depending on a client's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and build willingness to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns affect current connections and can help with codependency, commitment issues, intimacy concerns, and family conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which is often helpful for depression, panic, and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tom partners with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan over time so the work fits the client's life and objectives. Clients and therapist work together to choose methods that feel most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, maintain continuity when life is unpredictable, and select the communication style that best supports progress with a licensed professional.
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