Thomas Kurtz

Welcome! Reaching out for therapy takes courage, and I'm glad you're here.

I’m here to create a space where you feel truly heard, where you can be yourself without feeling like you have to hide anything, and where healing can truly begin. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life changes, or questions about your faith, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, develop useful tools for change, and uncover the strengths you might not realize you have.

I have been a licensed mental health therapist for more than 30 years, helping individuals and couples navigate individual and relationship difficulties, including emotional regulation, worry, grief, life transitions, and questions of meaning and purpose. I also have extensive experience working with court-involved clients and individuals facing complex behavioral challenges, although much of my practice focuses on the everyday struggles that affect all of us.

Clients often tell me they feel comfortable talking with me because they don't feel judged. My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I believe the best therapy happens in the context of a genuine relationship where you feel safe enough to be honest, ask difficult questions, and where change occurs naturally. For those who desire it, I'm also comfortable integrating Christian faith into the counseling process. My goal is never to impose beliefs but to thoughtfully incorporate your spiritual values as one part of your whole-person and healing. Whether you're seeking relief from emotional or physical pain, or want greater resilience, healthier relationships, or simply need a place to be heard, I would be honored to walk alongside you

I believe people rarely seek therapy because they lack information. Most already know what they "should" do. They come because something keeps getting in the way—anxiety, painful experiences, relationship patterns, self-criticism, or simply feeling stuck.

My approach is to help you make sense of your life before trying to change it. Together we'll slow things down, understand the patterns that have shaped you, and identify practical steps toward the life you want to live. I believe lasting change comes through greater awareness, healthier relationships, and small, meaningful actions practiced over time.

Rather than relying on a single method, I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Theory, Narrative Therapy, and other evidence-based approaches. Every person is different, so therapy should be tailored to your unique story, personality, goals, and values.

Whether your goal is relief from anxiety, healing from painful experiences, improving relationships, or finding greater purpose, my role is to walk alongside you with compassion, honesty, and practical guidance as we work toward lasting change.

Many people come to their first session wondering what they should say or worried they won't know where to begin. You don't have to have it all figured out—that's why you're coming.

The first session isn't about solving your life. It's about seeing it more clearly. Sometimes the greatest relief isn't finding an immediate solution. It's finally having someone help you make sense of what has felt confusing for so long.

Our first conversation isn't about me analyzing you or rushing to a diagnosis. It's about getting to know you, understanding what has brought you here, and beginning to make sense of your story together. Often, people leave that first session saying, "I've never thought about it that way before.”

My hope is that you'll leave with more than someone who listened. I want you to leave feeling understood, with a clearer picture of what's happening in your life and a growing sense that meaningful change is possible.