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Thomas McClernon, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Thomas

Thomas McClernon is an LCSW who blends Internal Family Systems with mindfulness-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger.

Background and approach

He draws on eight years of clinical practice to support individuals through life transitions and emotional challenges, using experience from outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings to shape flexible care. Thomas emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore painful memories, strong feelings, and patterns that get in the way of well-being.

He combines evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment practices, and client-centered listening to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Thomas also addresses concerns related to career strain, chronic illness and pain, caregiver burden, family-of-origin dynamics, and end-of-life issues.

Working with him involves practical tools for coping along with collaborative exploration of values, meaning, and resilience. Sessions aim to build skills while honoring each person’s unique pace and goals.

Integrating IFS, ACT, and client-centered care online

Thomas uses Internal Family Systems to help clients identify and relate to different parts of themselves, guiding exploration of internal conflicts and protective patterns in a gentle, exploratory way that often supports trauma work and emotional regulation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, offering practical tools for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-centered therapy anchors sessions in empathic listening and acceptance, creating space for clients to lead the conversation and feel heard while other approaches are integrated.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Thomas works with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals and adapts methods over time so therapy feels personally useful rather than prescriptive. He encourages openness to experimentation with techniques so the best combination of strategies can emerge through the therapeutic work.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or access care from different locations. These formats support continuity of care, allow use of experiential exercises between meetings, and provide multiple ways for clients to connect based on comfort and practical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can I bring to therapy?
Thomas works with concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, career difficulties, depression, and grief, along with a wide range of related issues such as chronic pain, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin problems.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He combines Internal Family Systems with mindfulness and client-centered approaches, aiming for a collaborative, compassionate atmosphere that balances emotional exploration with practical coping strategies.
How long has he been practicing clinically?
He has eight years of clinical work experience and brings that background to sessions held in outpatient, inpatient, and virtual contexts.
Which credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
Thomas is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania and holds the license details PA LCSW CW020565, DE LCSW Q1-0012303.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers services to English-speaking clients regardless of location, subject to scheduling and licensing constraints.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varying schedules and preferences.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression

Also works with

Grief

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware

Languages

English