Thomas Brent, LCSW

Thomas Brent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who draws on a range of therapeutic frameworks to help people navigate complicated life concerns. He combines training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Jungian approaches, the Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy, and psychodynamic work to tailor treatment to each person and situation.

He often works with individuals and couples facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, issues with intimacy and sexuality, addiction, eating and parenting challenges, anger and self-esteem concerns, bipolar disorder, and transitions that accompany major life changes. He also focuses on attachment wounds, blended family dynamics, codependency, separation and divorce, family-of-origin patterns, fatherhood issues, post-traumatic stress, sexual assault and abuse, social anxiety and workplace struggles. Thomas also has experience supporting clients who are visually impaired.

Many people who seek therapy feel stuck between two difficult options rather than finding a clear choice. He helps people map their dilemmas, see the patterns keeping them paralyzed, and identify practical steps to move forward. His approach emphasizes adapting therapeutic methods to fit the person rather than applying a single technique to every problem.

Thomas prioritizes creating an environment where clients feel able to explore painful or confusing issues without judgment. By drawing on multiple models and focusing on the therapeutic relationship, he aims to help people build insight, restore connection, and develop skills to manage ongoing challenges.