Direct ASL
Not offered for direct sessions.
he/him Fictional
Tom Halvorsen, LMHC
Capacity not confirmed
Communication at a glance
- Direct ASLNot offered
- ASL via interpreterNot offered
- Live captions
- Written text
I do not sign and I do not currently work with interpreters. I use live captions in every session and I am comfortable working entirely in text when that is easier.
Communication access
ASL via interpreter
Not offered as a session option.
Live captions
Words appear on screen as they are said, by CART or automatic captioning.
Written text
Chat, typed messages, or writing during the session.
LicenseLMHCNew YorkLicense not independently checked in this prototype.
Where they workTelehealth and in-person options vary by stateVideo sessions
Who they work withTeens (12 to 17), Young adults (18 to 25), Adults (26 to 64)
CommunicationSpoken English, Live captions, Written text, Speechreading, Assistive listening
Live captions introduction
No introduction video yet. When Tom records one, it will play here with captions and a written transcript.
When the introduction video is published
- The introduction will be captioned, with no signed presentation.
- Captions will be included.
- A full written transcript will be included.
ASL
Does not signSelf-described by the therapist. Ablooma has not checked this claim against a video, a certificate, or any outside source. The profile passed the prototype's accessibility review, which reviews the profile, not the signing.
Lived experience and Deaf culture
- Lived experience
- Hearing
- Deaf culture
- Some experience with Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients
Licensure
- Licensed in
- New York
- Format
- Video sessions
No interstate compact authority is recorded, so sessions are limited to the states listed.
Focus areas
- ADHD
- Executive function
- Autism
- Neurodivergence
- Anxiety
- School and academics
- Student life
- Work and career
How they work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Looking at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and practicing new patterns.
- Solution-focused therapy
- Short-term work aimed at a specific goal you name.
- Motivational interviewing
- Working through mixed feelings about making a change.
- Practical and skills-focused
- Focused on tools you can use between sessions.
- Structured with a clear plan
- Sessions follow a shape. There are goals and often homework.
- Uses humor and keeps it light when it helps
- Serious work, but not always a serious room.
About the therapist
- Gender
- Man
Practical details
- Session fee
- $110 per session
- Sliding scale
- From $55
- Insurance
- Oscar Health, CignaSelf-reported by the therapist. Ablooma has not checked this list with any insurer. Coverage changes often, so confirm with the therapist and your plan before a first session.
- Usual times
- Weekday evenings, Weekends
- Capacity
- Contact the therapist to confirm capacity
What this profile does not promiseCommunication access matters, but it does not guarantee therapeutic fit. The intro call is part of deciding together.