Thomas Floyd, LCSW-C, LICSW - Therapist in Maryland

46 years experience
Client-centered care
Practical coping skills

About Thomas

Thomas Floyd is a licensed social worker in Maryland and the District of Columbia with 46 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, motivation issues, and life transitions. He emphasizes a calm, nonjudgmental approach so clients can speak openly about painful topics.

In sessions he aims to build a comfortable space where people can sort through feelings and practical problems. He listens closely and responds in a straightforward way. His work focuses on everyday steps that can reduce distress and increase confidence over time.

Thomas uses approaches such as client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. He tailors these methods to match each person’s needs, balancing thought-focused tools with attention to emotions and personal stories.

Many people consult him about relationships, intimacy, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, and adjustment after loss. He also has an interest in adoption and foster care and related attachment and abandonment issues.

He speaks English and practices in Maryland. The first meeting is usually used to get a clear sense of current concerns and to agree on small, achievable goals. He encourages people to take the first step when they feel ready.

How therapy approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and can reduce isolation by centering the client's own goals and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.

Mindfulness Therapy brings attention to the present moment through simple awareness practices. It can help with stress, sleep problems, and coping during strong emotions.

Thomas approaches online work collaboratively. He will talk with each person about which methods seem like the best fit based on their concerns and goals. Together they adapt techniques and set clear, achievable steps so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Confirm session formats before booking to learn which options are offered. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Whether the focus is changing thought patterns, building motivation, or learning calming practices, online sessions can be a practical way to keep progress moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issues Blended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

46+ years

Credentials

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Thomas address?

He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, motivation and self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, and related concerns such as abandonment and adoption and foster care topics.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He creates an open, nonjudgmental space and listens closely. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear conversation to help people feel more capable and hopeful.

What background does he bring to the work?

He brings 46 years of professional experience in social work and counseling settings, supporting people through a range of life challenges and transitions.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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