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MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

Thomas Floyd, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW

  • Experience46 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Depression
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Thomas

Thomas Floyd brings 46 years of clinical experience to his Maryland practice, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, relationship concerns, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

He emphasizes creating an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult feelings, build motivation and self-esteem, and work toward practical changes. His background includes medical training and long-standing social work licensure, reflected in the MD, LCSW-C, and LICSW credentials he holds.

Thomas draws on several evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs, incorporating Internal Family Systems alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness strategies, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, strengthening internal resources, and developing skills for coping with challenges such as trauma, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping concerns, caregiver stress, and substance use.

Prospective clients in Maryland can expect a collaborative approach that balances empathy with concrete steps toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online options



Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as composed of distinct parts and helps people understand and relate to those internal roles with curiosity and compassion; it can be especially useful for working through trauma, inner conflict, and patterns that maintain distress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own growth and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms and change patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is often part of the work itself. The therapist collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to support progress in a way that feels comfortable and effective.

Online therapy sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access support from home, and choose the format that best suits practical needs and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy and self-esteem issues, as well as many related life challenges listed in the profile.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends compassionate, client-centered work with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and Internal Family Systems to meet individual goals.
What is the clinician’s background and experience level?
The therapist has 46 years of professional experience and brings a long career helping clients with mood, coping, motivation, and behavioral concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this practitioner?
Credentials listed are MD, LCSW-C, LICSW with license details MD LCSW-C 14617 and DC LICSW LC301300, and practice location in Maryland.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Services are provided in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does this therapist offer?
Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability and preference.
How is pricing handled for therapy with this provider?
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 get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended 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 issuesForgivenessGuilt 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

Licensed

Maryland, District of Columbia

Languages

English