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Jaisen Thomas, LPC

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationNew Jersey
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jaisen

Jaisen Thomas is an LPC based in New Jersey who supports people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He works with concerns that include mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, parenting and caregiver stress, and multicultural or LGBT-related concerns. His background also includes attention to attachment patterns, communication and control issues, forgiveness, and problems rooted in family of origin.

Drawing on four years of professional counseling experience and nearly two decades of pastoral counseling, he blends practical skills with relational attention. Sessions emphasize collaborative exploration and skill building using evidence-informed methods such as Internal Family Systems alongside cognitive and behavioral strategies.

The aim is to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients’ perspectives are heard and realistic next steps are identified. Jaisen frames therapy as a process of discovery and choice, helping clients clarify values, manage symptoms, and develop healthier patterns for relationships and daily life.

He offers flexible online formats and works in English, and his credentials include LPC licensure in Texas and New Jersey.

Online therapy with practical, relational approaches

Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to notice and relate to different parts of themselves, helping people understand internal conflicts and build self-leadership; it can be helpful for working with trauma responses, shame, and complicated emotional patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and learning concrete skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to support stronger coping in intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and may draw from IFS, CBT, or DBT to tailor a plan that fits the person's experience and pace. This flexibility helps match methods to what feels most useful and sustainable for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit different schedules. These formats allow regular contact and flexible scheduling so clients can engage from their home or other convenient locations while pursuing consistent therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Jaisen works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, coping with life changes, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns such as attachment and communication issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His approach combines empathic, collaborative conversation with practical skill building so clients can explore inner dynamics while learning tools to manage emotions and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional counseling experience in addition to nearly two decades of pastoral counseling, bringing both clinical training and long-term relational experience to his work.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is based in New Jersey and holds LPC licensure with TX LPC 100365 and NJ LPC 37PC01162000.
What languages and international availability are offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, Texas

Languages

English