R.L. THOMAS

I’ve been in the counseling field professionally for ten years. Thirty years if I count my military career. I am retired Army veteran. I graduated from Troy University with a B.S. Psychology in 2013 and a M. S. in Counseling and Psychology in 2016. My certifications include Anger Management, Shoplifting and Theft Addiction. I am a certified Mindfulness Based Substance Abuse facilitator, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor supervisor​

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My experiences extends from geriatric Clinical Care inpatient and outpatient services, correctional settings with youth and adults who have a moderate to Severe Substance Abuse disorder
 
As a therapist I have learned that we all share common ideals, beliefs and values, within those commonalities are our approaches to how we thrive, cope and survive. There are countless things that contribute to our development, such as environment, familial relationships and spirituality. Some of us grow into thriving successes while others struggle.
 
A philosophy that I apply to my life as well as counseling is taking the limits off. Limitations can be created by our choices, surroundings or what don’t know.
 
For a long time I believed that I chose the mental health field because I like to see people prosper, grow and reach their goals. Over time I have learned that some of us are built for certain paths and no matter what it is when it’s time to follow that path everything aligns. What I love to share about this field is that I am capable, that we are capable.