After one session Thomas felt more like a long time friend than a therapist. He makes therapy fun while still helping you work through whatever emotions or problems you are experiencing that day.
Thomas OReilly, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Thomas is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Thomas. View 22 reviews
- Great news, Thomas is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Ohio
Recent reviews
Thomas is great. Easy to get along with and has great insights. Gives homework so I can work through things between sessions. I highly recommend.
More about Thomas
- 25 years' experience
- Male
- LPCC
Bio for Thomas O’Reilly, MS, LPCC
Title: President, A Better Way, LLC
Function/Role: Oversee the growth opportunities of clients, and help them both resolve problems and/or struggles they face, and become a better version of themselves.
Professional Areas of Expertise: Thomas is a passionate, people-loving, analytical thinker who strives to help others go from where they are to where they want to be in their life. He has 25 years’ experience as a Mental Health, Marriage & Family, and Geriatric Counselor. He has been a Trainer and Public Speaker for over 10 years and developed over 80 topics created to cater to client’s needs.
Passion regarding the mission of healing: Thomas is passionate about seeing others grow in self-discovery, and being a part of that healing and new learning.
Specific competencies in the learning process: Thomas is a seasoned therapist and teacher and can help make complex information simpler. Thomas’ greatest competency is his empathy; the ability to enter the struggle and healing/learning process with someone. Also, he strives to make the journey fun, engaging and rewarding.
Claim to fame: Thomas founded “A Better Way, LLC” with the goal to help others enjoy a higher, fuller quality of life. He has utilized his acquired skills of Counseling, Coaching, Teaching and Mediation to this end. Another “factoid” is that he led the Color Guard in the very 1st US Bicentennial Parade (Guam…Where America’s Day begins!)
Background: He holds a BS in Business Administration from The Ohio State University (’86) and an MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from The University of Akron (’96). He is licensed by the State of Ohio as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Thomas was trained for and has years of experience as a Mediator. He has training in Formational Prayer Ministry. He is pursuing opportunities to help abolish Human Sex/Labor Trafficking, which is the fastest growing (& 2nd largest) criminal enterprise on the planet. He is a past member of Toastmasters, International. He has enjoyed several volunteer experiences throughout the world; many as a Short-Term missionary.
What makes Thomas unique: Thomas was raised as the 2nd born of 8 children; all boys, with 2 sets of twins. As a result, he had his first job at 10yo. He learned to share and to handle issues as they arose in their home and interact with multiple personalities. He spent over 13 years in the USAF and OANG, combined. As previously stated, Thomas has developed the skill of “Accurate Empathy” which has been identified as an important skill to effectively help others.
Interests outside of work: Thomas enjoys improving his ever-fluctuating golf game, and travelling the world with his wife. He fancies himself an amateur foodie. He enjoys volunteering in worthy causes.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Anger management
Coaching
Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction
Licenses
Thomas OReilly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760573919.
- LPCC · Ohio · E.0006719-SUPV · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Thomas OReilly
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
After one session Thomas felt more like a long time friend than a therapist. He makes therapy fun while still helping you work through whatever emotions or problems you are experiencing that day.
Thomas is great. Easy to get along with and has great insights. Gives homework so I can work through things between sessions. I highly recommend.
Thomas has been very easy to talk to and seems to have a plan for course of action to help me work on my goals. Things are going well so far.
Great so far
Thomas is the kindest, most compassionate therapist I have ever worked with. He really takes the time to listen and validate what I am feeling. He has introduced me to some wonderful Christ-centered methodologies for healing. I cannot wait to see the results.
Thomas listens to what I have to say. He gives me advice and suggestions that truly help in my healing process
Thomas is so relatable and friendly… and knows how to break the ice. He is a man of faith, which is essential for us, so we feel all-in with his feedback and homework! His insights are helpful and he pushes in the most gentle manner so that it is always productive processing things with him. Such a relief to be getting help for our marriage here with Thomas!
Thomas is super agreeable and easy to work with.
Thomas is fantastic in everyway I can think of
After my first session, i have found that Thomas is a real person. He listens and offers amazing insights. He is warm and understanding. He offers a great ear and is good at giving useful "homework."
Thomas is engaging, encouraging and a great listener. I enjoy working with him. I’m lucky to have connected with him
Thomas listens intently and provides sound reasoning behind his responses.
This has been an amazing experience so far
I thoroughly enjoy the sessions I have with Thomas and I look forward to talking with him every single week. After every session I leave feeling so enlightened and just genuinely happy. I truly believe God put him in my life to help as well as guide me through this stage of life. I'm thankful for you Dr. T!!!
Thoughtful , prayerful, and attentive to my needs.
Very helpful at a really important time in my life
So grateful that I have Thomas as my therapist and friend. His kindness and wisdom has made a significant difference in my journey.
Thomas is very knowledgeable and understanding.
Great guy
Thomas was very professional and very helpful. I would highly recommend him to someone who is struggling in their relationships.
Thomas is very kind, understanding, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. He is extremely supportive and has helped me through some difficult issues. I would highly recommend him.
Thomas is a very good listener, he’s very involved with conversation and is a wealth of useful knowledge. He makes me feel like I’m talking to a friend I’ve known for a long time which is very important to me as I have always had a hard time opening up to people i barely know. Would 10/10 recommend to people looking to better their mental and emotional health.
Frequently asked questions
Does Thomas OReilly offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Thomas OReilly works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Thomas OReilly speak?
Thomas OReilly speaks English.
How many years of experience does Thomas OReilly have?
Thomas OReilly has 25 years of experience.
Where is Thomas OReilly licensed to practice?
Thomas OReilly is licensed to practice in Ohio.
Does Thomas OReilly accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Thomas OReilly does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Thomas OReilly?
Thomas OReilly can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Thomas OReilly?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.