What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.83
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Thomas Lagalante
Focus areas
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Depression
Panic Attack
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
GayFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Thomas Lagalante
Thomas works with adults navigating anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, depression, and concerns related to gender and sexual identity. He has developed a strong clinical specialization in the treatment of OCD and anxiety disorders, utilizing evidence-based approaches to help clients reduce avoidance, confront intrusive thoughts, and build greater psychological flexibility and emotional regulation. Thomas is particularly skilled in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, bringing both lived experience and clinical expertise to provide affirming, inclusive care for individuals across a wide range of sexual and gender identities.
Thomas has experience working across multiple levels of care, including outpatient community mental health clinics, a partial hospitalization program, and an inpatient psychiatric unit, allowing him to support clients with both acute and longer-term mental health needs. His work is grounded in a trauma-informed framework and incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Thomas creates a space where clients feel safe exploring difficult or distressing thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment, while developing effective coping strategies and working toward meaningful, lasting change.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Thomas works with clients in identifying their personal strengths and assisting them with identifying specific goals they would like to achieve with the help of psychotherapy. He utilizes a variety of approaches based off of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solutions-Focused Therapy to assist clients in facing a wide variety of life challenges that they might be experiencing.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Thomas likes to begin the process of psychotherapy by getting to really know his clients and what personal strengths they can draw upon for successful treatment. Once a strong therapeutic relationship has been developed, Thomas adjusts his treatment approaches based on the specific needs of his clients. He utilizes a variety of assessment tools to assess for multiple diagnoses, such as the PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety, and the PCL-5 for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $100 for 60 minutes
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Stony Brook University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1689338352
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.83
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Amazing. Thomas understands me in a way that most other people don’t. I highly recommend him.
More than 1 year agoJJ
Great listener and I enjoyed the intake process
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What practice does Thomas Lagalante work with?
Thomas Lagalante works with Metro Psychotherapy & Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Thomas Lagalante?
Thomas Lagalante frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Thomas Lagalante on their profile.
What languages does Thomas Lagalante speak?
Thomas Lagalante speaks English.
How do patients rate Thomas Lagalante in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Thomas Lagalante. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.83/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.