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Thomas Fish
Experience
27 years
Based in
Michigan
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Michigan

Thomas Fish

LPC

Effective help for anxiety and trauma

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Michigan · 6​4​0​1​2​2​6​4​7​7
NPI
1205348117

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • 27 years experience

About Thomas

Thomas Fish is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 27 years of clinical work. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship and intimacy concerns, and address trauma, abuse, and bipolar-related struggles. He also supports people dealing with addiction, eating and food-related problems, and the effects of separation or domestic violence.

He uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters to each person. Sessions focus on what’s happening now and on practical steps to feel steadier between meetings. Thomas aims to create an accepting space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment.

Over nearly three decades he has worked with many complex issues, including attachment and abandonment concerns, personality and dissociation-related symptoms, and challenges that arise in kink or alternative sexual cultures. He brings experience with both short-term symptom relief and longer-term personality-focused work.

His background includes many different therapeutic approaches described as evidence-based techniques. Thomas adapts methods to fit the person in front of him rather than using a single formula. He has completed a large volume of sessions and draws on that experience when shaping treatment plans.

Clients should expect a collaborative process that balances practical coping skills with deeper exploration when needed. To begin, follow the Start Therapy flow, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatization

Experience

27+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

How Thomas Approaches Therapy Online and Therapeutic Techniques

Thomas draws on several evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with symptoms and life patterns. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress. These methods are useful for panic, phobias, and everyday worry.

Psychodynamic and inner-child oriented work pay attention to long-standing patterns that affect relationships and self-view. This kind of work helps when intimacy problems, attachment wounds, or recurring relationship cycles are the concern.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as needs change or progress is made.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and fewer barriers to keeping regular appointments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the available options before booking. Licensed professionals can adapt session pacing and focus to shorter check-ins or longer conversations so therapy can fit into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Typical issues include stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, and bipolar-related difficulties. Additional focus areas cover addiction, eating issues, attachment problems, and personality-related concerns.

How would you describe the therapy style and approach?

Sessions are conversational and practical, with a focus on coping skills and exploring deeper patterns when helpful. The therapist adapts techniques to each person's needs rather than using one single method.

What is the therapist's background and experience?

The clinician has 27 years of professional therapy experience and has conducted a large number of sessions across many presenting issues. That experience informs treatment planning and method selection.

What credential and region should I know about?

The therapist holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.

Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the U.S.?

International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

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

What is the easiest way to get started?

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

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