Thomas DuVall, M.A., L.P.C., LMHC

I began my professional work in the area of adolescent prevention/intervention, with an expanded role into the area of intimate partner violence in February of 2003. I presently maintain certifications in the assessment and facilitation of the Duluth Model of Power & Control adopted by the State of Florida. In June of 2004, I entered into the field of sexual offender counseling, gaining certification through Ohio University Sexual Offender Treatment Certification. I continue this work, and I am professionally affiliated with the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers since May 2005. In addition, I have provided psycho education and adaptive coping skills development with both men and women in addressing personal acts of anger and substance abuse, while working with socially maladaptive youth for numerous reasons. In addition, I have embarked on therapeutic work with anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and I am currently developing a therapeutic approach for the management of chronic pain conditions.

Services Rendered:
Individual Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Behavior Therapy, Brief Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Parent Training, Individual Therapy, Couples/Marital Therapy, Children's Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Beh

Areas of Expertise:
Anger Management, Anxiety Disorders, Behavior Disorders, Bereavement/Grief/Loss, Children's Behavioral D/O, Clinical Depression, Depressive Disorders, Divorce Issues, Domestic Violence-offender, Domestic Violence-victim, HIV, Intimacy Issues, Mens' Issues, Mood Disord

Credentials:
Thomas is a Board Certified Counselor, licensed to practice professional counseling and psychotherapy in the States of Florida and Georgia.* Thomas received his Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of West Florida, to include an undergraduate Minor in Child Welfare. He is currently a PhD student in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University (Santa Barbara, California). Thomas is certified by Ohio University as a Sexual Offender Treatment Specialist, in addition to being a certificated Batterers Intervention Program Assessor/Facilitator with the Florida Department of Children & Families.
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* State of Florida - Lic. No. MH8470
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

* State of Georgia - Lic. No. LPC005142
Licensed Professional Counselor

National Board of Certified Counselors
Certificate No. 210374

Theoretical Background: Behavioral, Client Centered, Cognitive, Cognitive-Behavioral, Existential, Humanistic

Style in the Therapy Session:
Thomas practices an integrative Existential/Humanistic approach to psychotherapy providing individual, marital/couples, family, and group counseling. His therapeutic approach emphasizes empowerment in the development of personal insight. There is a focus on restoring meaning to life, including interpersonal interactions and communication styles and their effects on emotional and psychological health.