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- Addictions
- Special education support
- Parent consultation
About Thomas
LMFT, LMHC licensed in Massachusetts with 30 years in practice, Thomas Stewart works with individuals and families on addictions, trauma, grief, parenting, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns. He describes his work as a respectful, dialog-based process and focuses recently on supporting families with children who have learning differences and special needs.
Stewart holds a Master of Science and completed four years of post-graduate training in family therapy theory and practice, including two years studying with Salvador Minuchin, MD. He has experience with learning disabilities, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and parenting challenges, including navigating special education systems.
He has served as an expert witness and has trained therapists and graduate students in family therapy theory and practice. Stewart has been active in public advocacy for special education and dyslexia screening laws in Massachusetts and has held volunteer leadership roles on several education and disability organizations.
In recent years his practice emphasis has been on families managing learning disabilities and special needs. He completed Parent Consultant Training at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and serves on the Massachusetts Special Education Advisory Panel.
Stewart also notes long-term support for the LGBT community and decades of volunteer work, including youth sports coaching and service on boards and church committees. His stated approach centers on respectful dialogue and collaboration when working with clients.
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Approaches used and how remote sessions work
Thomas Stewart practices evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and observable change. One approach emphasizes family systems ideas to look at how interactions affect behavior and problem solving; this helps when parenting, school, or family patterns are causing stress. Another approach centers on behaviorally oriented strategies to address addictions, sleep, eating, and mood symptoms by setting small goals and tracking progress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. The first sessions are used to assess concerns and agree on a plan that can be adjusted over time.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to support families managing school or treatment coordination.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a mutually respectful dialogue and collaborative relationship. Sessions focus on practical problem solving and conversation about goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of clinical experience and four years of post-graduate family therapy training, including time studying with Salvador Minuchin, MD.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds MA LMFT and MA LMHC credentials and is licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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