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Thomas Budroe

Thomas Budroe

LCSW

Therapist · New Jersey · 5+ years of experience

Supportive LCSW focused on practical change

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skill-based tools
  • Goal focused

About Thomas

Thomas Budroe is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and motivation struggles. He keeps the first meetings simple and direct so people can explain what feels hardest right now. Thomas aims to make the process feel manageable and respectful of each person’s pace.

He uses a client-centered approach to make space for each person’s experience. That means the session focuses on the person's goals and what matters most to them. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting.

Mindfulness techniques are offered to bring attention to the present moment and reduce reactivity, which can be helpful when anger or anxiety feels intense. Solution-focused work is used to set clear, short-term goals and build practical steps toward change.

Thomas has five years of professional experience working with a range of life challenges, including relationship stress, parenting strain, grief, bipolar mood concerns, and gender dysphoria. He creates an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment and where clients steer the work.

Therapy with him blends listening, practical tools, and goal-focused planning. He encourages small, achievable steps and checks progress as sessions continue. People who want straightforward, respectful support to get unstuck may find his style helpful.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Gender dysphoria

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How his approaches translate to online work

Thomas combines client-centered care and cognitive behavioral therapy in a way that adapts well to remote sessions. Client-centered work means the therapist listens, follows the person's lead, and helps set priorities together. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through strong feelings like anger or grief. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting patterns of thought and trying small behavior experiments to change them. It is useful for anxiety, mood shifts, and motivation challenges.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or has not worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize listening, skill practice, mindfulness exercises, or short solution-focused plans.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since format details are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and may allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. It can also let people use exercises that suit their daily routine, like brief mindfulness practices between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt tools and homework so therapy fits real life rather than the other way around.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LCSW · No. 44SC06181900
NPI
1033890173

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar mood concerns, gender dysphoria, and coaching for life changes.

What is his therapy style like?

The style is straightforward and collaborative, combining listening with practical tools. Sessions focus on goals that the person brings and steps to reach them.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has five years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community care.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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