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Thomas Conley, LPC
Pennsylvania
LPC focused on anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Thomas
Thomas Conley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 12 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Thomas speaks English and works with individuals on practical problems related to mood and behavior.
He uses straightforward methods that help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the primary approaches he uses to map thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and try alternative responses. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy when those approaches fit the issue.
In sessions he encourages clear goals and simple homework tasks to test new ways of handling stress, cravings, or relationship patterns. Work may include identifying triggers, practicing short behavioral experiments, and tracking progress between meetings. This is meant to create practical tools clients can use day to day.
Thomas has experience helping people with substance use and relapse prevention by combining motivational interviewing principles with behavior-focused work. He also addresses relational themes such as attachment and patterns that repeat across relationships, aiming to make interactions more predictable and less reactive.
His style is direct and structured, with attention to what is useful now. To get started clients are guided through a short intake and goal-setting process so each session builds on concrete steps toward change.
How Thomas applies therapy approaches online
Thomas commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in their thoughts and try new responses. CBT sessions often involve setting specific goals, practicing short behavioral experiments, and reviewing homework to measure progress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help clients clarify values and take committed steps even when uncomfortable feelings appear. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and focuses on making interpersonal responses more predictable and manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas will discuss the options with the client and decide together which methods fit the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative selection can change as work proceeds and new priorities emerge.
Details about exact session formats should be confirmed before booking. If you plan to use online sessions, consider what fits your routine and needs - shorter check-ins can fit a workday break, audio-only calls reduce bandwidth needs, and video sessions allow for visual cues during role play. These practical choices help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on clear skills and steps to try between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to test small changes. Sessions include practical tasks and tracking to see what works.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience working with mood, addiction, and relationship concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He holds an LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule sessions?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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