Therapist profile
Thaddeus Elder, LPC
Arkansas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
Continue with ThaddeusKey details
- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Arkansas / P1312117
- NPI1366685315
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationArkansas
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Communication work
About Thaddeus
Thaddeus Elder is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with 14 years of experience. He works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, relationships, self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses attachment concerns, communication problems, and mood-related issues.
Thaddeus believes clients know their own stories and brings a practical, straightforward style to sessions. He helps people name patterns that drain energy and practises skills that interrupt those patterns. He focuses on usable tools rather than abstract theory.
In sessions he often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts and behaviors so small changes can shift mood. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills for intense moments. Those approaches guide clear, step-by-step work on anger and anxiety.
Thaddeus helps people improve communication and repair relationship strain by teaching concrete ways to speak and listen. He supports clients who want more motivation, confidence, or purpose, breaking larger goals into manageable steps. Progress is tracked through short exercises and real-world practice.
He encourages people to take the first step and notes that starting therapy takes courage. Sessions are meant to be practical, steady, and focused on helping clients regain more control over reactions and choices.
How sessions work
How his CBT and DBT work for online sessions
Thaddeus uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot the thought and behavior patterns that feed anger and anxiety. CBT sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them in everyday life, and building alternative responses that reduce reactivity. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills training in emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills give step-by-step tools to get through intense moments, manage urges, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds. The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, errands, or family life, and video or phone check-ins can shorten travel and help maintain regular appointments. A therapist can also adapt exercises and homework for remote delivery so skills get practiced between sessions.Areas of focus
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, self esteem, and depression. He also focuses on attachment issues, communication problems, life purpose, mood disorders, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. The work emphasizes skill building, behavior change, and learning ways to manage strong emotions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mood and relationship concerns. That background informs a pragmatic, skills-based style.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas. His practice and professional standing are in that state.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Confirm session logistics and any regional restrictions before booking.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is determined during sign-up.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the intake and matching process.
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