Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 62249
- NPI1063984821
- Experience4 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Stress and anxiety
- EMDR and CBT
- Short-term goals
About Mitzi
Mitzi Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes.
She aims to make it easier to talk about difficult feelings. Sessions focus on honest conversation about what's happening now and what the person wants to change. Mitzi works to reduce shame and to help people notice how thoughts and behavior keep problems going.
Her approach blends practical skills with deeper trauma work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test new ways of responding. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered for processing traumatic memories when appropriate.
Client-Centered Therapy guides the way she listens and reflects, while Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques help set short-term goals and build momentum. Sessions include concrete tools for managing anger, frustration at work, and resentment in close relationships.
People who reach out can expect a straightforward style that names patterns and suggests next steps. Mitzi encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts the work as needs change. To begin, she asks prospective clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting back what the client says to build clarity about feelings and goals. It helps people name what matters most and decide which problems to tackle first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It gives practical tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new responses to anger and anxiety. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) involves structured processing of traumatic memories and can reduce the intensity of distress tied to past events.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide together which to use based on needs, goals, and comfort level. That collaborative decision can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make therapy fit into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering alternatives when in-person attendance is difficult. Therapists can use CBT worksheets, guided EMDR protocols, and motivational conversations in online sessions to keep the work practical and focused on daily challenges.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and responses to other people's anger.
How would you describe her approach to therapy?
Her style mixes direct listening with practical skills. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and solution-focused strategies to set achievable steps.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood, and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LCSW licensure in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.