Thomas Stewart, LMFT, LMHC
Experienced family-focused therapist in Massachusetts
- Family systems perspective
- Special education navigation
- Support for LGBT clients
About Thomas Stewart
Thomas Stewart, MS, LMFT, LMHC is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts with 30 years of experience. He also completed four years of non-degree, post-graduate training in family therapy theory and practice, including two years of training with Salvador Minuchin, MD, a founder and prolific author in the family therapy field.
Mr. Stewart brings extensive experience supporting individuals and families across a wide range of concerns affecting children, adolescents, and adults. His work includes helping clients navigate challenges such as learning disabilities, alcohol and substance use, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting stress, and the complexities of the special education process. He has also qualified as an expert witness and has trained therapists and graduate students in family therapy theory and practice.
In recent years, Mr. Stewart has focused on supporting families raising children with learning disabilities and/or special needs. He completed the Parent Consultant Training class at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and has maintained a strong commitment to volunteer service. He currently serves on the Massachusetts Special Education Advisory Panel and has served on the Massachusetts IEP Improvement Project. He has also been identified as a stakeholder in Massachusetts dyslexia screening legislation, advocating for soon-to-be implemented dyslexia screening laws.
Mr. Stewart’s community involvement includes serving as a Special Education Parent Advisory Council Chair, a Board Member at the Children’s Dyslexia Center, Church Moderator, Safe Church Committee member, Church Stewardship Team member, and a youth sports coach at multiple levels. He has been an activist and advocate for people with disabilities for over 39 years and has consistently been supportive of the LGBT community. He believes therapy is most effective when it is built on mutually respectful dialogue and a collaborative relationship.
Mr. Stewart brings extensive experience supporting individuals and families across a wide range of concerns affecting children, adolescents, and adults. His work includes helping clients navigate challenges such as learning disabilities, alcohol and substance use, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting stress, and the complexities of the special education process. He has also qualified as an expert witness and has trained therapists and graduate students in family therapy theory and practice.
In recent years, Mr. Stewart has focused on supporting families raising children with learning disabilities and/or special needs. He completed the Parent Consultant Training class at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and has maintained a strong commitment to volunteer service. He currently serves on the Massachusetts Special Education Advisory Panel and has served on the Massachusetts IEP Improvement Project. He has also been identified as a stakeholder in Massachusetts dyslexia screening legislation, advocating for soon-to-be implemented dyslexia screening laws.
Mr. Stewart’s community involvement includes serving as a Special Education Parent Advisory Council Chair, a Board Member at the Children’s Dyslexia Center, Church Moderator, Safe Church Committee member, Church Stewardship Team member, and a youth sports coach at multiple levels. He has been an activist and advocate for people with disabilities for over 39 years and has consistently been supportive of the LGBT community. He believes therapy is most effective when it is built on mutually respectful dialogue and a collaborative relationship.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Thomas Stewart have?
Thomas Stewart has 30 years of experience supporting individuals and families.
Is Thomas Stewart a licensed therapist?
Yes. Thomas Stewart is licensed in Massachusetts as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) and an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). License numbers: MA LMFT LMFT919 and MA LMHC LMHC3452.
In which languages does Thomas Stewart provide therapy?
Thomas Stewart provides therapy in English.
Where is Thomas Stewart located?
Thomas Stewart is located in Massachusetts.
How can I work with Thomas Stewart as my therapist?
You can work with Thomas Stewart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does Thomas Stewart work with international clients?
No. Thomas Stewart does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Thomas Stewart cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and options, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Support, Made Accessible Online
Thomas Stewart uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques, with a strong foundation in family therapy theory and practice. Family therapy work looks at how relationship patterns, communication, and roles within a household can influence stress, conflict, and connection, which can be especially helpful for parenting concerns and challenges that affect the whole family system.His background also supports work with individuals and families navigating learning differences, special education processes, and the strain that can come with advocacy and caregiving. Therapy can offer a structured place to sort through what feels urgent, clarify priorities, and build practical ways to respond to ongoing demands without feeling overwhelmed.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mr. Stewart collaborates with clients to understand what is bringing them in, what they want to change, and what style of support feels most useful. Goals and strategies can be adjusted over time as needs become clearer.
Online therapy can make it easier to access consistent support from wherever it is most convenient. Sessions may be held by video call or phone, and clients may also have the option of live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different communication preferences.