- Men's wellbeing
- Midlife transitions
- Grief and loss
About Thomas
Thomas May is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 41 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people facing relationship strains, grief, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. He often works with men navigating midlife shifts, caregiver stress, and chronic health issues.
He helps clients build better communication skills and reduce feelings of isolation. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to find practical steps forward. Thomas emphasizes emotional insight alongside everyday coping strategies.
Clients can expect a calm, steady presence in sessions and a focus on listening first. He frames problems in the context of each person's life story and values. That approach supports people who want to reconnect with purpose after loss or change.
Thomas draws on client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also uses existential ideas to help people name and respond to life’s larger questions. Together these approaches guide exploration of meaning, responsibility, and choice.
Based in California, Thomas offers guidance for workplace stress, social anxiety, money concerns, and family-related struggles. He helps people manage guilt, forgiveness, and the emotional fallout of separation or divorce. His work emphasizes steady support and practical change.
How client-centered and existential approaches work online
Client-centered work focuses on following what the person brings to the session. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps the client name priorities and steps to try. This approach is useful for communication problems, self-esteem struggles, and relationship concerns.Existential therapy helps people face big questions about meaning, choice, and responsibility. It supports exploration of life purpose, midlife transitions, and the emotional impact of loss. That perspective can help when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which ideas and methods fit best. Together they shape goals, test changes, and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday or busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow more consistent check-ins. Some formats also let people choose shorter or phone-based meetings if that suits their needs better.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
41+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Thomas commonly address?
He focuses on relationship issues, family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness, workplace problems, and money worries.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that follows the person's priorities and an existential perspective that looks at meaning and choice. Sessions balance listening with practical steps people can try between meetings.
How long has he practiced?
He brings 41 years of clinical experience to his work, offering long-term perspective on life transitions and emotional challenges.
What credentials and region apply?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California. His practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.