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\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Addiction Treatment” button_text=”Learn More” button_link=”\/addiction-treatment\/” use_bg_overlay=”on” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”right” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”right” background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/rsz_bigstock-168457856.jpg” button_on_hover=”on” button_alignment=”right” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”]Video Games & Internet\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sex & Online Pornography
\n[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”EQ Coaching for Professionals” button_text=”Learn More” button_link=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/eq-coaching-for-professionals\/” use_bg_overlay=”on” bg_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||||||” header_text_align=”right” body_font=”||||||||” body_text_align=”right” background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/EQ-Brain.jpg” background_position=”center_left” button_alignment=”right” text_orientation=”right” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n
Individual and Team Peak Performance<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Dating & Relationship Coaching” button_text=”Learn More” button_link=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/dating-coach” use_bg_overlay=”on” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||” body_font=”||||” background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/heart-3698156_640.jpg” background_enable_image=”on” background_position=”center_left” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n
Smart Dating in the Digital Age<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Individual Counseling” use_bg_overlay=”on” use_text_overlay=”off” _builder_version=”4.16″ header_font=”||||” header_text_align=”center” body_font=”||||” body_text_align=”center” background_color=”#ffffff” background_image=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/rsz_bigstock-166428623.jpg” background_position=”center_left” button_icon_placement=”right” button_on_hover=”on” button_alignment=”center” text_orientation=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” button_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_size__hover_enabled=”off” button_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_text_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_width__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled=”off” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”off” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled=”off” sticky_transition=”on”] Anxiety \u00a0\u00a0Depression \u00a0\u00a0Sexuality \u00a0\u00a0Spirituality \u00a0\u00a0Trauma [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_line_height=”1.75em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Dr. Thomas Lucking’s new book on social skills is now available here<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0How to Improve Your Social Skills\u00a0starts from the beginning: the value of social skills and the benefits of how social skills can profoundly impact your well-being for good. The book then gets very practical with tips on small talk, assertiveness, and empathy. Specific social settings are addressed such as friendship. dating, workplace, and group situations.<\/span><\/p>\n Relationships are foundational to our health as a society<\/strong>. For those looking to build relationships from the ground up this book is a great place to start. Dr. Thomas uses this book for those on the Autism spectrum, Neurodiverse couples, and anyone looking to improve emotional intelligence.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether it’s your intimate relationship, your family, friends, or your workplace, Dr. Thomas can help<\/strong>. Contact Dr. Thomas<\/a> for a free consultation to learn more.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.thomaslucking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/HowtoImproveYourSocialSkills_onsale.jpg” title_text=”HowtoImproveYourSocialSkills_onsale” url=”https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ScQxqP” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_radii=”on|210px|210px|210px|210px” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Whether you are struggling with a behavioral problem, relationship challenge, or want to optimize your life, I believe an integrative treatment is best \u2013 mind, body, spirit, social.\u00a0 I combine this with a therapeutic relationship rooted in empathy, safety, and curiosity.\u00a0 My decades of experience enables me to bring objectivity, knowledge, and compassion to our task of uncovering your truth and your path to individual and relational health.\u00a0 I have successfully applied my approach to many problem areas including: couples conflict, parenting, trauma, Asperger\u2019s, addiction, ADD, and spirituality.\u00a0 My doctoral research helped me develop a special interest in digital addiction.<\/p>\n What makes psychotherapy and coaching effective?\u00a0 There are several key ingredients inherent in the process of growth for individuals and relationships.\u00a0 I use quantitative and qualitative assessments to create treatment plans and track progress. This ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of our work.<\/p>\n Whether you struggle with Asperger’s, addiction, ADD, or other challenges I can help.\u00a0 These conditions have far-reaching effects on relationships, career, and personal well-being.\u00a0 I work with couples, individuals, and families to create a new path towards healing and growth.\u00a0 The\u00a0latest evidence-based integrative practices (learn more here)<\/a> enable me to deliver psychotherapy and coaching at the highest level of efficiency and effectiveness.\u00a0 Click on each item below to learn more about my unique approach and services.\u00a0 Contact me<\/a> to schedule a consultation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Theories, Techniques, & Academic Grounding” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As a psychology professor in a Master’s level college program<\/strong>, I stay current with new research.\u00a0 I use a diverse set of tools to help you achieve your goals – see below.\u00a0\u00a0I would love to help<\/a> you and your relationships thrive.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Aspeger’s, Addiction, and ADD Specialist” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Asperger\u2019s, addiction, and attention deficit disorders are all on the rise. Estimates from the Center for Disease Control and others estimates that 3.5 million people live with Asperger\u2019s, 21 million people struggle with addiction, and 6 million children ages 4-17 have some form of attention deficit disorder. Of those diagnosed with ADD in childhood about 50 percent continue to be affected into adulthood. Anxiety disorders are much more common in people with ADHD.<\/p>\n Dr. Thomas is an expert on Asperger’s or high functioning autism.<\/strong>\u00a0 He has successfully worked with many individuals and Neurodiverse couples.\u00a0 In doing this work Dr. Thomas has created a unique curriculum of educational materials combined with trauma-informed treatment and coaching that adds up to be a powerful model to promote change.\u00a0\u00a0Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Thomas understands the addicted brain.<\/strong>\u00a0 He is on staff at an addiction treatment center and understands the immense challenges when trying to change habits that have reached the level of addiction and dependency.\u00a0 His doctoral dissertation addressed digital addiction, a widespread problem in our distracted multi-tasking digitally-infused culture.\u00a0\u00a0Learn more.<\/a><\/p>\n Dr. Daniel Amen’s research with SPECT brain imaging has identified seven types of attention deficit disorders.<\/strong>\u00a0 From over-focused ADD to anxious ADD to inattentive ADD and others, there is value in identifying which type of ADD you or your loved one suffers from.\u00a0 Each type warrants different treatments.\u00a0 There are pharmaceutical, CAM, and behavioral treatments for ADD.\u00a0 After a thorough assessment Dr. Thomas works with an integrative health clinic to deliver the most effective and comprehensive treatment for your specific type of ADD. Treatment and coaching is extended beyond the time allowed for individual and group sessions.\u00a0 Learn more.<\/a> “We struggled for years with therapists that didn’t understand Asperger’s…it is only now that we are getting traction and rebuilding our relationship – thank you Dr. Thomas!”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Life Changing” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n “We talk about our life before Dr. Lucking vs. after Dr. Lucking.\u00a0 I certainly did NOT think we would be here.\u00a0 Thank you Dr. Lucking!”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Communication” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n “Since my partner and I have known each other (about 20 years) I think we’ve never communicated like we did last session.\u00a0 I believe in synchronicity and people showing up in life at the right time.\u00a0 Meeting Dr. Lucking has been a moment of synchronicity for us.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Innovative Tools” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n “I’m so thrilled that Neurofeedback is helping my child and social activities are improving.\u00a0 After our last session my partner confessed why he runs away when times get difficult.\u00a0 When he explained this I realized this was the first time I’ve ever heard so much honesty.\u00a0 The in-session work we do with Dr. Lucking combined with the support and resources provided outside of session makes all the difference – thank you Dr. Lucking for helping our family!”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”Healthy Safe Happy” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n “Dr. Lucking, I appreciate all that you have done to help our family be healthy and safe and grow in happiness”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_slider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Couples Therapy \u00a0\u00a0Asperger’s Neurodiverse Couples \u00a0\u00a0Parenting \u00a0\u00a0Conflict Video Games & Internet\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Sex & Online Pornography Individual and Team Peak PerformanceSmart Dating in the Digital Age Anxiety \u00a0\u00a0Depression \u00a0\u00a0Sexuality \u00a0\u00a0Spirituality \u00a0\u00a0Trauma Dr. Thomas Lucking’s new book on social skills is now available here.\u00a0How to Improve Your Social Skills\u00a0starts from the beginning: the value of social skills and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"\nIntegrative Psychotherapy & Coaching<\/h1>\n
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\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Multiple Locations & Telehealth” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Two office locations are available for appointments – Los Gatos and Santa Cruz, California.\u00a0 Video (Skype) and phone sessions are additional options for distance therapy and coaching.\u00a0 Outdoor sessions are also possible when the weather is favorable.\u00a0 This can be helpful when working with teenagers or people with difficulty focusing.\u00a0 Walking in nature has a calming effect and stimulates both hemispheres of the brain.\u00a0 Depression is also aided by movement since “depression hates a moving target.”\u00a0 Convenience, confidentiality, and therapeutic value are all considered when choosing a location.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Daily Care Psychotherapy & Coaching” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]A higher level of care and support is available with Daily Care Psychotherapy & Coaching.\u00a0 This is especially helpful with:<\/p>\n\n
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Group Sessions & Education” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Dr. Thomas offers online video conference group sessions and community education on topics that relate to his areas of specialty.\u00a0 Group sessions provide an opportunity for sharing with others who have similar challenges and goals.\u00a0 The structured nature of these sessions combined with education and personal sharing makes them a powerful adjunct to traditional stand-alone psychotherapy and coaching.\u00a0 Learn more<\/a>.
\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Culture of Feedback” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]Dr. Thomas leverages common factors research and the tools that have come out of that theory to promote a culture of feedback.\u00a0 He uses online and in-session feedback tools as well as emphasizing this culture within the therapeutic or coaching process.\u00a0 Dr. Thomas believes a collaborative, transparent approach offers the best chance for you to reach your goals.\u00a0 Learn more<\/a>.
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