Thomas McClernon, LCSW

Thomas McClernon is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of clinical practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and career concerns. He aims to make the first step feel manageable and stays present and calm while clients talk through hard things.

He creates an open environment where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. He uses mindfulness and acceptance-based ideas to help people notice difficult emotions and choose actions that match their values. Sessions may include practical strategies for managing strong feelings and improving day-to-day functioning.

Thomas has worked in outpatient, inpatient, and virtual settings. That mix gives him experience with different paces of care and with people who need both short-term coping tools and longer-term planning. He draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and on dialectical behavior ideas to build emotion regulation skills.

People who are coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, end-of-life concerns, or family-of-origin difficulties can find practical support. He also addresses attachment struggles, blended family stress, and challenges that come from work and caregiving roles.

Thomas practices in Pennsylvania and offers services in English. He encourages clients to take the step that feels right for them and works together to set clear, manageable goals.

How Thomas Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that match personal values. It often helps with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior to find practical changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, which supports resilience during grief or trauma recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Thomas treats the choice of methods as a collaborative process. He will listen to goals and preferences, try techniques, and adapt over time so the plan fits what actually helps the client in day-to-day life.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options when you book. The profile notes virtual experience but does not list exact formats here, so check available session types before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and provide flexible ways to check in between appointments. They also let therapists and clients use tools like guided breathing, worksheets, and in-session behavioral experiments effectively in the moments they matter.