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Tom Adams

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC

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Raleigh, NC 27601
You’re the reliable one. The person everyone leans on to get things done. You show up for others, consistently putting their needs before your own. You anticipate their feelings, smooth over conflicts, and sacrifice your own comfort to keep the peace. You give and give and give, hoping that someday, someone will finally see your exhaustion and give back. But at the end of the day, you're left feeling anxious, drained, resentful, and invisible, wondering when it's going to be time to take care of you. And you may even have problems in your relationships or turn to some unhealthy habits to temporarily soothe the pain.
But what if you could finally say "no" without guilt or anxiety, and feel seen, valued, and cherished for who you are, not just what you do for others? I'm Tom, anxiety and relationship specialist, and I'll help you clear away the fog of self-doubt, old patterns and beliefs, and others' expectations so that you can hear your own voice more clearly.
With some help, you can establish healthy boundaries in your relationships and develop more self-compassion, without the nagging anxiety that you are suffering through currently. So when you're ready to take that first step into better self-understanding, genuine self-care, and the healing of root causes, I'm here to help you get started.
Call or Tom Adams now for a free 15 minute consultation - (828) 528-3055

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy

Raleigh, NC 27601

(828) 528-3055

Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy (Online)

Asheville, NC 28801

My website
If you're a curious soul interested in getting to the roots of your problems, you are in exactly the right place.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Sexual Abuse 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (828) 528-3055
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy

Raleigh, NC 27601

(828) 528-3055

Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy (Online)

Asheville, NC 28801

My website
If you're a curious soul interested in getting to the roots of your problems, you are in exactly the right place.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Sexual Abuse 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $175
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (828) 528-3055
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (828) 528-3055

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 12869 Tom Adams
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Lenoir-Rhyne University, MA Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Certified Out-of-State Telehealth Provider for Maine CC8721 / 2026
  • Certificate from Certified Out-of-State Telehealth Provider for South Carolina 124 / 2022
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I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) providing online psychotherapy services for anxiety, sexual and religious trauma, and relationship issues in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Maine.
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 528-3055
"
I am a seasoned Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) providing online psychotherapy services for anxiety, sexual and religious trauma, and relationship issues in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, and Maine.
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 528-3055

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Sexual Abuse

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Infidelity
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Religious/spiritual issues
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
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Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (828) 528-3055
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (828) 528-3055

4 Endorsements

Emily Laconic
Emily Laconic
Clinical Social Work/TherapistMSWLICSW
Tom is passionate about helping clients gain momentum to heal from suffering. He is a colleague that I trust and would recommend.
Rayni Collins
Rayni Collins
Licensed Professional CounselorBC-DMTLPCSLCMHCS
Tom's ability to clarify life's messiness and then offer alternative perspectives with coping strategies is truly inspiring. His ability to support expats emotionally and mentally before, during, and after their relocation is particularly valuable.
Dr. Vinita Menon
Dr. Vinita Menon
PsychologistPhDLCPNCSP
Tom offers a genuine, supportive approach to helping you resolve your stressors! He has a calming presence that creates an effective space for therapy and healing. I highly recommend him.
Matt Riley
Matt Riley
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Tom is an excellent therapist who has a tremendous amount of experience, empathy, and ability to help his clients make sense of their difficulties in useful ways. You'd be in good hands working with him.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Portuguese

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

I also speak

Portuguese

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Contemplative psychotherapy
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
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My therapeutic style is grounded in psychodynamic, modern psychoanalytic, and contemplative psychotherapy. The goal is to move beyond mere surface-level behaviors and tools-based techniques and instead address the deeper emotional root causes, resulting in deeper, more permanent change.
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 528-3055
"
My therapeutic style is grounded in psychodynamic, modern psychoanalytic, and contemplative psychotherapy. The goal is to move beyond mere surface-level behaviors and tools-based techniques and instead address the deeper emotional root causes, resulting in deeper, more permanent change.
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (828) 528-3055

Location

Primary Location

Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy

Raleigh, NC 27601

(828) 528-3055

Additional Location

Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy (Online)

Asheville, NC 28801

(828) 528-3055
"
If you're a curious soul interested in getting to the roots of your problems, you are in exactly the right place.
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 528-3055
"
If you're a curious soul interested in getting to the roots of your problems, you are in exactly the right place.
Photo of Tom Adams, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Tom Adams
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (828) 528-3055