About Thomas
The person behind the practice
I didn't become a therapist because I read about it in a textbook. I became one because I've lived it. My own experiences with struggle, recovery, and the long road toward understanding myself gave me something that no degree alone can provide: the knowledge that healing is possible, even when it doesn't feel like it. That conviction is at the center of everything I do.
I earned my Master's degree from Yale University, where I also served as an Academic Fellow and Research Associate at Yale Medical School, focused on Medical Ethics. That training gave me a rigorous foundation in evidence-based care and a deep respect for the complexity of the human experience.
But credentials are only part of the story. What I bring to every session is presence. I listen — really listen — not to diagnose or categorize, but to understand.
My primary philosophy is always to meet you where you are at. Not where I think you should be. Not where someone else says you should be. Where you actually are, right now, today.
I specialize in working with adults and seniors who are navigating addiction and dual diagnosis, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, depression, and the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. I'm trained in a wide range of therapeutic approaches — from psychodynamic therapy to CBT, from Internal Family Systems to Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy — because I believe the right approach depends on the person in front of me, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Beyond the Office
Outside of my practice, I've spent over 30 years as a music conductor — leading orchestras and school ensembles. There's a lesson in conducting that applies directly to therapy: great music happens when every voice is heard, when the different parts find their harmony, and when someone creates the space for that to happen.
That's what I try to do in the therapy room. I'm not here to play your instrument for you. I'm here to help you find your rhythm, hear the parts of yourself that have gone quiet, and bring them back into harmony.
I'm also a proud member of the Yale Club of Boston, where I interview aspiring students for Yale admissions — a role that keeps me connected to mentorship and the belief that people deserve someone in their corner.
I currently offer online therapy throughout Massachusetts. If you'd like to see whether we're a good fit, I offer a free 15-minute consultation. No strings attached.