Thomas Osborn, LMSW
Therapist in Michigan
Thomas Osborn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inMichigan
- License6801096693
- NPI 1972899227
- Experience15+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Thomas
Thomas Osborn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 15 years of clinical experience. He began in clinical and community psychology and later completed a Master of Social Work. Thomas has worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics, hospice, substance use settings, and in-home case management.
He brings steady, direct support to people coping with complex life challenges. Thomas favors a compassionate, respectful approach. He listens first, and helps people name what matters to them.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what the person wants to change. He avoids judgment and works alongside clients to find realistic steps forward. His practice uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy. These tools are used to manage anxiety, mood shifts, relationships, and trauma-related concerns. Thomas has supported people facing depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, grief, stress, and workplace or career strain.
He also helps with intimacy issues, communication problems, codependency, and experiences linked to adoption, abandonment, or caregiving stress. He works with matters related to sexual orientation and LGBT concerns as well. His style is collaborative: he helps clients set goals and practices skills between sessions.
Thomas aims to make therapy understandable and useful, so people can use what they learn in daily life.
Credentials
- LMSW (Michigan)
- License 6801096693 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1972899227 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Thomas lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Thomas names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationships affect feelings and behavior. Online sessions use that lens to track patterns in relationships and to try new ways of relating in day-to-day life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to reduce symptoms and improve coping.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Work is collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit during a work break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging support shorter check-ins, ongoing reflection, or when someone prefers written communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addiction, grief, stress, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and trauma and abuse.
What is his therapy style like?
He approaches sessions with compassion, respect, and empathy and focuses on collaboration. The work is practical and goal-oriented while honoring the client's own experience.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in clinical settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, hospice, substance use programs, and in-home case management.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost 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?
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