“Change will not come if we wait for some other person, or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”
-Barack Obama
Tom Harrington (he/him/his)
The Work
Hello, I’m Tom. I’m pursuing a Master of Science in counseling psychology at the University of Baltimore. I enjoy working with people to form a trusting environment that enables the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. I have experience working with people of all ages, especially adults, young adults and adolescents. I have worked with those who have been experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma. I also have experience working with couples. My main theoretical foundations lie in person-centered approaches and in various waves of CBT, especially in acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness-based practices. I would further describe my work as interpersonal, with an awareness of the way in which many mental health struggles can play out in relationships. I partner with my clients to develop personalized therapeutic plans tailored to their goals and needs. My aim is to foster a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves openly. I am committed to supporting clients on their journey toward meaningful growth and positive change in a safe and nurturing space.
A little bit more about me:
Education and Certification:
MS Candidate in Counseling Psychology, University of Baltimore
PhD in Religious Studies, Marquette University
MDiv in Religious Studies, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
MA in Land Economics and Real Estate, Texas A&M University
BA in English and Russian, Vanderbilt University
Trainings/Readings:
- Eight Dates: Essential Conversations for a Lifetime of Love – John Gottman and Julie Gottman
- Foster – Claire Keegan
- The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store – James McBride
- Convictions: Defusing Religious Relativism – James McClendon
- What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing – Bruce Perry
- No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Systems Model – Richard Schwartz
- Educated: A Memoir – Tara Westover
- Love’s Executioner – Irvin Yalom
Therapy Services:
- Individuals, Couples, Family
- Trauma survivors
Fun Facts:
Fun Facts:
1.I love backpacking with my family; hiking the Grand Tetons together was an especially memorable experience.
2. Walking with my dog Eddie, group meditation, and reading novels are my best ways to unwind.
3.For many years I enjoyed riding a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, a hobby to which I eventually hope to return.
Groups I Align with:
LBGTQIA+
couples
families
migrants/immigrants
survivors of domestic trauma
BIPOC populations (allied).
Would Refer to Others:
Eating disorders
Medication management
Active psychosis
Anyone that may need a higher level of care
