Thomas F. Papworth, ALC, NCC

Associate Licensed Counselor

National Certified Counselor

(as supervised by Robert Thomas LPC-S, LMFT-S) 

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Seeking therapy is a meaningful step toward understanding yourself and creating positive change. I welcome the opportunity to work alongside you in your journey for peace.  

 

At Zia Counseling, you will find a warm, compassionate, and confidential setting where you can speak freely, honestly, and openly about your fears, concerns and personal challenges. You and I will work collaboratively to strengthen your emotional resiliency to help resolve both current and past areas of distress. 

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Areas of Care​

Women's Mental Health: Support for women through life transitions, relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, emotional well-being, personal boundaries, and the demands of balancing multiple roles and responsibilities.​

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Anxiety: Helping you understand and manage excessive worry, persistent fears, uncertainty, and anxiety that interferes with everyday life.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Providing evidence-based professional treatment for intrusive thoughts, obsessive fears, and compulsive behaviors. 

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Depression: Supporting those experiencing sadness, emotional exhaustion, loss of motivation, low self-worth, and difficulties finding meaning or enjoyment in daily life.

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Trauma: A compassionate, trauma-informed approach to processing difficult experiences, understanding emotional responses, and rebuilding a sense of safety, trust, and personal empowerment.

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Parent/Guardian Support: Providing support and guidance to parents and guardians to navigate family challenges, strengthen communication, establish healthy boundaries, and manage the emotional demands of caregiving.​

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Education & Professional Credentials

University of North Alabama
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, 2024

Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC)
Alabama License No. ALC05157

National Certified Counselor (NCC)

Massachusetts General Hospital Psychiatry Academy, 2025
Specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

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Professional Memberships

American Counseling Association (ACA)

Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA)

Homeschool Counseling Network​​​​​​​​​​