Thomas "Tom" Wissert, LPC

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, and major life changes. Tom also supports clients facing issues with self-esteem, anger, career direction, and intimacy-related concerns.

Tom takes a straightforward, listening-centered approach. He focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions. Conversations aim to identify unhelpful thinking, build new skills, and set clear goals. He uses an honest, calm style and pays attention to what each person says.

He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused ideas, and mindfulness practices. Sessions may include skill-building, values work, and strategies to manage intense emotions or impulsivity. Tom also draws on motivational interviewing and active listening to help people see different perspectives.

Tom has 14 years of counseling experience and holds an Alabama LPC license. He often responds to messages during the day and aims to reply within 24 hours. That responsiveness is part of how he supports progress between sessions.

People working with Tom can expect a collaborative plan with specific steps to try. He encourages small, achievable changes and revisits goals as needs shift. The focus is on useful tools that fit everyday life and help clients move forward.

How online sessions use CBT, ACT, and attachment ideas

Thomas often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that feed anxiety and depression. CBT focuses on small experiments and practical skills to test thoughts and shift behavior.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another approach he uses to clarify values and create action steps that match what matters most. ACT emphasizes making room for difficult feelings while still moving toward chosen goals.

Attachment-based ideas help when relationship patterns or trust issues cause repeating problems. This work looks at how early connection styles show up now and what new, healthier ways of relating might look like.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Tom will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He reviews progress and adjusts the plan as things change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for therapy-style conversations and teaching skills. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or quick coaching between sessions. These options aim to make it easier to get consistent care despite a busy schedule.