Dr. Thomas Blackwell, DSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Haven, CT
Online & In-Person
About me
For over 25 years, I have worked with adults who have needed help coping with anxiety, depression, stress, and personal relationship difficulties. Many people that I have worked with have gone on to experience a higher quality of life while enjoying loving, meaningful & fulfilling relationships. I am the sole owner of my private practice. I am not affiliated with or employed by any of the online nationwide therapy agencies. Therefore, I submit insurance billing claims directly to insurance companies and not through any of the online therapy agencies. This is important because it maximizes confidentiality and personalization of care.
Through the years clients have experienced a decrease in anxiety, stress, depression, & other trauma related symptoms by my use of Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Sensorimotor & Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with other innovative evidence based interventions. My military and community mental health background enhances my ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. I meet clients where they are at emotionally. Client
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Southern Connecticut State University
Southern Connecticut State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Medicaid
- Self-Pay Only
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
- Magellan
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Mental Health Professionals
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Substance Use Disorders
- Trauma & PTSD
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- 12-Step Programs
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- Black
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
- Immigrants
- Asian
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Islam
Location
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media