Thomas Floyd, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Thomas Floyd is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 46 years of professional experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and trouble coping with life changes. He also supports those dealing with addiction, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting challenges, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation.

He aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about thoughts and feelings honestly. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking. He listens first, then works with each person to find what helps them move forward.

Thomas uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. These methods are used to reduce overwhelm, rebuild routines, and tackle unhelpful thinking patterns. He adapts tools to match the issues someone brings in, whether that is sleep trouble, anger, or recovering from trauma.

Over nearly five decades of practice he has worked with many kinds of concerns, including chronic illness, caregiver stress, adoption and attachment issues, and substance use. His goal is to help people find practical coping skills and clearer choices in daily life.

People interested in beginning work can expect a calm and steady presence, straightforward guidance, and exercises they can try between sessions. Thomas encourages small, manageable steps toward lasting change.

How Thomas Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Thomas often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and addiction-related habits.

He also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely and responding with empathy. This approach helps people feel heard while they sort through difficult emotions and make personal choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Thomas discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and tailors methods as work progresses. He helps clients try techniques and then adjusts based on what fits their needs and daily life.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video is useful when visual cues matter and deeper conversation is needed. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between appointments.