Caleb Thomas, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, SPARC (Sex Porn Addiction Recovery Coach), Ordained Minister

I'm Caleb Thomas, (MA, LMHC, SPARC) a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Sex Porn Addiction Recovery Coach and ordained non-denominational Christian minister who provides warm, prompt, nonjudgmental care. If you’re struggling with pornography, sexual behaviors, digital addiction, anxiety, or just feeling emotionally lost, I'm here to help you. I offer a respectful space to talk openly without fear of judgement, pressure or shame. I specialize in serving multicultural men, students, couples and families who may not always see themselves reflected in traditional mental-health settings. I use solutions-focused, evidence-based holistic methods incorporating emotional, physical and mental well-being thoughtfully integrating faith into the therapeutic healing process when desired. I have a keen awareness of the importance of cultural context, representation, and trust for those in underserved minority communities. My dedication is shaped by my own lived experience. Understanding the effects of poverty, fear, and lack of information, I believe therapy is a transformative tool and work diligently to encourage growth, healing, and empowerment in all clients. With nearly 20 years of supporting children, teens and families in depression, anxiety, anger management, couples and family relationships, crisis management as well as life-skills development—including five years in private practice— I also offers a unique specialty in working with boys, teens, and adult men experiencing challenges related to sex, pornography and digital addiction as well as those struggling with behavioral issues and low self-esteem. I center my practice on making my work personalized to provided solution-based answers for you. I believe that the value of therapy is as a transformational tool and promise to work diligently to encourage the lasting growth, healing, and empowerment of all of my clients. As an ordained, non-denominational Christian minister, I have the ability to thoughtfully integrate faith into counseling for clients who desire it. Faith is never required and is always guided by client's personal beliefs and goals. I meet clients where they are and work alongside them to move toward enduring mental well-being with clarity, confidence and hope.

Thomas & Associates Counseling & Consulting is a certified Targeted Small Business (TBS) and the only Iowa City based counseling practice founded by an African American male. I hold a MA in Educational Counseling from the University of Iowa and am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with additional training as a Sex Porn Addiction Recovery Coach. I am also an ordained and licensed non-denominational Christian minister prepared to incorporate faith when deemed appropriate by the client. In a region where culturally and spiritually aligned mental-health professionals are limited, Thomas & Associates Counseling & Consulting provides a unique blend of clinical expertise and pastoral care. My goal is to meet critical needs that are often overlooked in traditional therapy settings. My approach recognizes the interconnectedness of the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of each person. I believe that when one area is out of alignment, every other area is affected—and true healing comes from restoring balance across the whole being. I specialize in serving those in the greater Iowa City area especially multicultural men, teens as well as families and couples providing warm, prompt, nonjudgemental care to those who may not feel comfortable in traditional mental-health settings. Our practice is conveniently located in Downtown Iowa City but also offers a Tele Health service giving our clients the option to have their sessions conducted in the privacy of their own homes within their own time schedules from anywhere in Iowa. We proudly serve an inclusive cliental of men, teens, students, individuals, couples, families and seniors dealing with a wide variety of issues including Anxiety, Depression, Stress Burnout, Issues Specific to Men, Addiction and Recovery, Pornography Addiction, Sexual Behavior Concerns, Internet Digital Addiction, Anger Management, Relationship Issues, Couples Counseling, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Identity and Purpose, Low Self-Esteem, Emotional Regulation, Grief and Loss, College and Young Adult Concerns, Work and Career Stress, Performance Pressure, Spiritual Concerns, Faith Questions and other Mental Health Issues which are disrupting their lives, health, energy, and purpose.

Caleb Thomas, the founder of Thomas & Associates Counseling & Consulting, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and an Ordained non-denominational Christian Minister. He is also a certified Sex Porn Addiction Recovery Coach, bringing a unique and much-needed specialty to the region. Caleb is the author of the book "Be Porn Free" and contributes voluntarily to the Urban Experience Magazine, writing about mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. In addition to his clinical work, Caleb serves as an instructor at Kirkwood Community College, where he teaches a seven-week addictions course. His passion for service is centered on supporting underrepresented communities, particularly Black and Hispanic populations, who often face barriers to accessing mental health care.