Thomas B. Efird, LCSW-S, EMDR Approved Consultant
(He/Him )
About Me
I have been in the mental health field for 25 years in both the military and civilian settings. I have over 18 years of experience using EMDR daily. I specialize in treating unresolved trauma as well as depression, stress and anxiety. These issues include childhood abuse (physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect), sexual assault including military), physical assault, car accidents, grief/loss, combat, first responders/medical professionals, natural disasters, veterans (including moral injury). My experience has taught me that most of the time depression and anxiety are unresolved emotional wounds that haven't been addressed. For over five years as a military provider, I achieved a 98% return to duty rate using EMDR. This includes working with service members and who had experienced a variety of issues including military sexual assault, combat, childhood abuse, anxiety, and depression among many other issues. My success was specific to my training and experience in EMDR. I'm currently in private practice serving Texans with a variety of needs. If I can help you, feel free to contact me.
Education & Experience
Masters of Social Work University of South Carolina 2003
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Expats
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealth
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