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Nainan Thomas

Therapist(He)
35 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

  • I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LICSW), with advanced education (Ph.D.) in Developmental Psychology .
  • Over 10 years of mental health/ substance abuse, including co-occuring disorder treatment experience
  • Extensive experience in treating child trauma.
  • Clients worked with include (children, youth and adults), couples and families.
  • Possess special expertise and experience in counseling children and families where child abuse, including child sexual abuse occur and where court involved divorce and child custody issues are involved.

My approach to therapy

I believe that each individual has a unique story to tell and deserves a customized approach to treatment. Upon reaching an agreement to work together, we would consider ourselves as partners in your therapeutic path. I value and encourage open commuication and would want to see you feel respected in our relationship as a therapist and client seeking help. I’ll be a good listener to you, providing pratical guidance, suggestions and support all the way.

What you can expect from me

In our introductory session, you’ll have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. I will work with you, and help you in crystalizing your goals for the theraphy. I would like to do this in a welcoming and warm environment where you feel comfotable and secure in expressing your thoughts and feeling. In subsequent sessions, we’ll work together as partners to make your goals a reality for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Man
  • My style is
    Participatory, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    35 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Howard University
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (District Of Columbia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    OCD, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Structural Family, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Family Focused Therapy (FFT)
  • Care types
    Family therapy, Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Children, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English, Malayalam