Thomas Slough , LPA

Thomas Slough is a Texas-based therapist with 42 years of clinical experience who began his career at MHMR, where he developed a foundation in both individual and family therapy. Over decades in private practice he concentrated on abuse and trauma, treating depression, anxiety, anger management, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). His work includes diagnosis and treatment for veterans - having seen more than 100 Vietnam veterans and 10 Desert Storm veterans for PTSD - as well as support for adult and child survivors of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

He also provides counseling services to the local public school system, working with students identified with an Emotional Disability, Autism, and Other Health Impairment (OHI). His clinical approach is grounded in trust and clear communication, and he broadly employs a Cognitive-Behavioral orientation while recognizing that processing emotional material is often necessary for progress. Thomas emphasizes the importance of a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel that someone is truly in their corner.

He holds the credential LPA, which indicates a Licensed Psychological Associate. As a spouse in a blended family and a parent and grandparent, he brings lived experience to family and multicultural concerns; his wife is Mexican-American, which informs his awareness of multicultural dynamics. He works with a wide range of concerns including relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, mood disorders, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.

Online Care Using CBT and Trauma-Focused Methods

Thomas Slough commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy in his work. CBT helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with everyday challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on processing traumatic memories and their emotional impact to reduce distress and improve functioning for people affected by abuse or PTSD.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Thomas works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds so therapy remains tailored and practical.

Online sessions allow the same therapeutic approaches to be delivered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, and increase accessibility for clients who prefer remote sessions or have difficulty attending in person.