- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping tools
- Focus on growth
About Brandon
Brandon Thoma is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers his work on a person's overall well-being and sense of life fulfillment. He puts the person first in sessions and aims to offer steady support while people work toward their goals. Brandon focuses on helping people challenge the thoughts and habits that hold them back and on teaching practical tools to build confidence in day-to-day life.
Brandon draws from client-centered therapy and blends in techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and motivational interviewing. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying patterns, and practicing new ways of coping that fit the person’s daily routine. He emphasizes growth and an 'excellence' mindset as part of pursuing change.
He has eight years of experience in mental health and has worked with adults and teenagers who face depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Brandon also has experience addressing trauma, substance use, and more severe mental health conditions. He lists a wide range of concerns he helps people with, including stress, anger, self-esteem, grief, addictions, and ADHD.
Brandon trained in Missouri, earning a master’s degree in counseling from Missouri Baptist University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Southeast Missouri State University. He practices as an LPC in Missouri and draws on his years of work to guide sessions in a straightforward and practical way.
People who choose Brandon can expect a supportive, task-oriented approach that balances listening with clear tools and steps. He aims to help people move from feeling stuck to facing life with more confidence and clearer choices.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy puts the person’s goals and experience first, so online sessions focus on listening, understanding what matters to the person, and shaping work around their priorities. This approach helps when people need a space to be heard and to map out next steps.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is about noticing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing alternatives. Online CBT often uses short, practical exercises between sessions to build new habits for anxiety, depression, or anger management.
Mindfulness therapy helps people learn to notice sensations, thoughts, and feelings without getting pulled into them. It can support stress management, coping with trauma reminders, and improving emotional regulation through simple awareness practices.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brandon will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he will adjust plans as work progresses.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as session options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full office visit would be harder. Some formats may be better for skills practice, while others suit longer, in-depth conversations; check which options are offered before scheduling.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandon commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting stress, career questions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and related problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is person-centered and practical, combining listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, Jungian ideas, and motivational interviewing to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience practicing in mental health and has worked with adults and teenagers on a range of concerns including more severe conditions and substance use.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and completed a master’s degree in counseling at Missouri Baptist University.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.