Tom Branton, LMSW - Therapist

Tom is a University of Michigan graduate with a BA in Philosophy (1983) and a Master’s in Social Work (1988). He majored in Interpersonal Practice with Children, Family, and Youth. Tom is fully licensed in the state of Michigan as a Master Social Worker (Clinical and Macro). During 29 years as a school social worker, Tom gained experience working with parents and students with multiple disabilities and issues, including autism, emotional/behavioral/social impairments, ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, trauma, divorce, and self-esteem. Tom has also been a professor of social work at Concordia University.

Tom has been a follower of Christ for over four decades and views counseling as a ministry and a profession. He integrates his faith using various therapeutic techniques (Interpersonal, Psycho-dynamic/Insight, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Schema). Tom uses a client-centered approach and seeks to develop a trusting relationship and communicate value to his clients. His goal is to learn his client’s stories and to journey with them to explore their hopes and dreams for the future. Tom sees his role as making himself available to the client to examine issues and assist with problem-solving as clients move toward their goals.]

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