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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focus
- Client-centered care
About Andre
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with eight years of clinical experience, Andre Thomas focuses on LGBT concerns, relationships, self-esteem, stress and anxiety, addiction, trauma, and intimacy-related issues. He uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Andre identifies as a Black, bi+ male with queer experience and centers clients' lived experience in sessions.
Andre works from a person-centered stance and treats the client as the expert on their life. He listens for strengths and practical options. He helps people name what matters to them and then tests small changes that can shift how they relate to themselves and others.
He often addresses attachment and family of origin patterns that affect current relationships. He also supports people navigating gender dysphoria, body image concerns, commitment and communication problems, and intimacy issues including kink and alternative sex culture. He uses CBT and ACT techniques to manage anxiety, depression, shame, and compulsive patterns.
Sessions blend challenge and encouragement with some humor. Andre aims to increase authenticity, self-worth, and clearer boundaries so people can reshape their surroundings to feel more validating. He works with issues related to HIV/AIDS, domestic violence histories, and grief around abandonment and emptiness.
Clients can expect a direct, respectful approach that emphasizes practical steps as well as processing lived experience. Andre received a MS in Social Work from Columbia University and holds LCSW credentials in New York and New Jersey.
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Therapeutic approaches applied to remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small committed steps toward those values while managing painful thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about relationships or identity. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns; it looks at connection, trust, and how people respond in close relationships. This approach can help with intimacy issues, attachment wounds, and family of origin concerns.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. Sessions may combine techniques from ACT, attachment work, CBT, or motivational interviewing as needed rather than sticking to one model.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow check-in sessions that are shorter or less formal when needed. It also lets people work from quieter surroundings or join sessions when travel would be difficult. Discuss session length and practical arrangements during the first meeting to find what works best.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related topics such as body image, gender dysphoria, and HIV/AIDS.
What therapy styles does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing depending on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience in behavioral health services and holds an MS in Social Work from Columbia University.
Which credentials and region apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licensure in New York and New Jersey, and practices from New Jersey.
In what language are sessions offered and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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