Thomas Stewart

Thomas Stewart is a licensed clinician based in Massachusetts with three decades of clinical experience. He holds a master’s degree and is licensed in Massachusetts as both a marriage and family therapist and as a mental health counselor (MA LMFT 919, MA LMHC 3452).

Mr. Stewart received four years of post-graduate, non-degree training in family therapy theory and practice, including two years studying with Salvador Minuchin, MD, a noted author and founder in the field. He has extensive experience working supportively with individuals and families across the lifespan, addressing a wide range of mental health concerns in children, adolescents, and adults.

His clinical work has included assistance for learning disabilities, alcohol and substance abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting challenges, and navigating the special education process. In addition to direct clinical work, Mr. Stewart has qualified as an expert witness and has trained therapists and graduate students in family therapy theory and practice.

In recent years he has focused on supporting families of children with learning disabilities and special needs. He completed the Parent Consultant Training class at the Federation for Children with Special Needs and has maintained a long-term commitment to volunteer service.

Mr. Stewart currently serves on the Massachusetts Special Education Advisory Panel and has served on the Massachusetts IEP Improvement Project. He identified as a stakeholder in dyslexia screening legislation and has lobbied for and supported dyslexia screening laws in Massachusetts. His community roles have included serving as a Special Education Parent Advisory Council Chair, a board member at the Children’s Dyslexia Center, church moderator, member of a Safe Church Committee and a stewardship team, and coaching youth sports at various levels. He has been an activist and advocate for people with disabilities for over 39 years and has long been supportive of the LGBT community.

Mr. Stewart emphasizes a collaborative approach to therapy. He states, “I believe the therapeutic process is best when there is a mutually respectful dialogue and relationship. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.”