C. Christine Thomas, PhD
My Philosophy
I work with clients to establish what their goals are for therapy. For some it may be to bring clarity to a specific situation that is causing disruption to their lives. For others, we may seek to uncover patterns of behavior that have been preventing them from living the lives they desire or having the sort of relationships they find most fulfilling. I seek to understand, increase awareness, relieve pain and fear, improve interpersonal skills and encourage growth. I have 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and couples with a wide range of psychological difficulties.
I feel my greatest strength is the ability to establish deep, trusting, therapeutic relationships within which we can explore the issues at hand. I take pride in the fact that former clients value our relationship and often return to see me if they encounter additional difficulties in their lives.
I will treat you and your concerns with gentleness and respect while also being able to challenge you when needed. I feel incredibly grateful to do what I do for a living. It is an honor to be a witness to the courage and growth of my clients.
Professional Experience
1992 M.A. in Psychology
University of Missouri-Columbia
1994 Ph.D. in Psychology
University of Missouri-Columbia
2002 APA approved internship - Clinical Psychology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
2003 Certificate of Respecialization - Clinical Psychology
University of Missouri-St. Louis
2023 - Present PsyPact - Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT)
2006 - Present Licensed Psychologist in Private Practice
2005 - 2008 Director of Psychological Assessment Services
Southwest Mental Health Center (now known as Clarity Child Guidance Center)
2004 - 2005 Visiting Assistant Professor (Interim)
Our Lady of the Lake University
2003 - 2004 Associate Psychologist II
San Antonio State School
2002 - 2003 Clinical Psychology Intern
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Eastern State Hospital
2000 - 2002 Examiner & Clinical Team
Community Psychological Service, University of Missouri - St. Louis, Missouri
2000 - 2001 Research Associate
Department of Psychiatry, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
1997 - 2000 Research Specialist and Director of rater training
Clinical Research Unit, San Antonio State Hospital
1998 - 2000 Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
1996 - 1997 Research Associate
The Psychological Corporation, San Antonio, Texas