Thomas Fronczak LCSW-R, LICSW

I am a licensed clinical social work psychotherapist in MA, NY, and RI, offering Telehealth sessions across these states as well as in-person appointments at my Buffalo, NY office. With over 25 years of clinical experience, I provide evidence-based care, infused with dignity and respect, that honors each person's strengths and resilience. Working with adults and adolescents (14+ years old), I provide individual psychotherapy within a holistic and integrated model of care. I received my master’s degree in social work from the State University of New York at Buffalo and am a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. My approach to therapy is rooted in a respectful, collaborative relationship, with a here-and-now orientation, that honors your strengths and expertise. My belief is that you know yourself better than anyone and it is you who sets the direction and determines your therapy goals. Change is a process that unfolds in stages, and wherever you are on that continuum will shape our work together, ensuring a highly individualized experience. I see therapy as a partnership—where we combine our knowledge and insights to co-create meaningful growth and healing. In other words, you are not alone on this journey! I take an integrated approach to care, drawing from Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), positive psychology, harm reduction, mindfulness meditation, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Mindful Self-Compassion, and acceptance-based approaches—all of which are well-established in modern psychotherapy. My work is also informed by the principles of Lifestyle Medicine as they impact both physical and emotional health and well-being. Lifestyle Medicine is an evidence-based medical specialty that uses therapeutic lifestyle interventions including such things as a whole-food, plant-predominant eating pattern, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, avoidance of risky substances and positive social connections as a primary modality to treat chronic conditions. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety and its spectrum disorders; ADHD; relationship issues; adjustment to life transitions; stresses associated with social and political factors; grief and loss issues, including pet loss; lifestyle and its impact on health and wellness; alcohol and recreational substance use; and sexuality concerns, including, but not limited to, those who identify LGBTQIA+, men dealing with compulsive sexual behavior, Internet pornography and erectile dysfunction (ED). As a trained yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor, I integrate mindfulness and psychotherapy. I earned a Plant-Based Nutrition Certification through Cornell University and am a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work.