Thomas "Tom" Wissert, LPC

Therapist in Alabama

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama.

Licensed inAlabama
LicenseLPC04235
NPI 1851943948
Experience14+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Thomas

Thomas "Tom" Wissert is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship strain, and issues around intimacy and parenting. Tom aims to listen carefully and help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and make practical changes.

Tom blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. He commonly uses Attachment-based therapy ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques.

Background and approach

He also draws on motivational interviewing, dialectical behavior therapy skills, and mindfulness practices to support coping and behavior change. In sessions he emphasizes straightforward conversation and active listening. He often helps clients notice how thoughts drive feelings and behaviors, then practices new ways of responding.

That can include short exercises, goal setting, and skill work between sessions. Tom brings 14 years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and life transitions. He also supports people with impulse control, codependency, grief, and career or money stress.

His background includes marriage and relationship counseling focused on communication, parenting, and intimacy concerns. Tom aims to respond to messages promptly and typically checks messages during the day. He offers a mix of live sessions and brief messaging so clients can keep momentum between meetings.

Credentials

LPC (Alabama): License LPC04235 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1851943948 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Coping with life changes
Coaching
ADHD
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Attachment issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Postpartum depression
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Thomas names

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Online support

How attachment, ACT, and CBT work online

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions. Online sessions can use talk work and guided reflection to help people notice patterns and try new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It often includes simple exercises aimed at handling difficult feelings and moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change them, which can include homework exercises practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative choice and can shift over time as needs change.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care flexible. Video calls let people work face-to-face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill reminders, or when a shorter touchpoint fits a busy day. These options help people keep therapy consistent while fitting it into real life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Tom help with?

He works with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, addictions, grief, and parenting and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Tom uses direct listening and practical exercises. He focuses on noticing thoughts and practicing new responses outside sessions.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 14 years of experience working with mood disorders, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns.

Where is he located and licensed?

Tom is licensed as an LPC in Alabama and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

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

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