Dr. Thomas Kadela, LCSW

Dr. Thomas Kadela works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with trauma, addictions, ADHD, and career or parenting strain. His tone is straightforward and practical, and he invites clients to shape sessions around their needs.

He brings about 30 years of clinical experience as an LCSW and has worked in inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. He has taught at university levels and has experience supervising programs and giving professional workshops and presentations. He notes military service in the U.S. Army and ongoing work with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Army National Guard.

Sessions are collaborative. He treats each person as an expert on their life and offers options ranging from coaching and listening to structured evidence-based psychotherapies that include between-session work. He emphasizes balancing body, mind, and spirit and tailors plans to match what each person wants to accomplish.

Dr. Kadela uses a mix of well-known therapies such as cognitive behavioral approaches, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical skills, and mindfulness practices. He can focus on issues like insomnia, chronic pain, anger, relationship and communication problems, and grief. He describes applying practical skills as well as conversational coaching depending on client goals.

People who prefer an experienced clinician with a direct, down-to-earth style may find his approach a good fit. He encourages prospective clients to decide what they want from therapy and to discuss preferences at the first meeting.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by focusing on meaningful goals rather than on eliminating discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and chronic pain. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether coaching, conversational work, or a structured therapy with homework will best match the person’s needs.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are offered before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel time. The therapist will help plan a way of working that suits your schedule and goals.