Mavis Thomas

Mavis Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. She frames worries and strong emotions as patterns that can change with clear steps and practical skills. Her style is direct but warm, aimed at helping people regain control over their reactions and relationships.

With 18 years of experience, she draws on long practice in schools, groups, and community settings. She offers support for stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem. She also helps people navigate relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, blended family dynamics, and life transitions.

Mavis uses short, focused conversations to identify thoughts that fuel upsetting feelings. She then suggests simple tools to test and shift those thoughts so behavior changes follow. Sessions emphasize small, manageable steps people can try between meetings.

She listens to each person’s point of view and sets aside time to understand current struggles. Her approach includes practical goal-setting and steady follow-up to track progress. She also brings personal life experience around parenting and long-term marriage into her perspective when it fits the client’s needs.

People who choose her often want clear strategies for anger, anxiety, or relationship strain. She encourages questions about methods and works together with clients to find what helps in everyday life.

How REBT and CBT Shape Online Work

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy focuses on spotting rigid or extreme beliefs that lead to strong emotions. Sessions practice testing those beliefs and trying new, less-reactive ways of thinking to reduce anger and anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses structured exercises and homework to build new habits, which can help with depression, stress, and relationship patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest which techniques to try first. That decision is reviewed over time and adjusted based on what helps most.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Therapists can use video or phone when available, but please verify which formats are offered for scheduling and convenience.