Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Thomas Haffner, LMFT

Kentucky | Online sessions in Kentucky | English  |  Book with Thomas »

Relationship-focused therapist with practical tools

Details

NameThomas Haffner
CredentialsLMFT
Based inKentucky
Licensed inKentucky
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice21

About Thomas

Thomas Haffner is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Kentucky. He brings 21 years of experience to sessions and focuses on helping people sort through relationship and family challenges. He aims to meet each person where they are and tailor his work to their needs.

He uses a mix of clinical methods, including Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That mix lets him address thinking patterns, the stories people tell about their lives, and practical steps to change everyday behavior.

Background and approach

He adapts these approaches to the issue at hand rather than using a single formula. In sessions he pays attention to how past family experiences shape current choices and interactions. He can help people unpack issues such as blended family tensions, infidelity, codependency, and divorce or separation.

He also supports work on stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. Thomas describes his style as friendly and non-judgmental, yet direct about goals and next steps. He balances listening with practical problem solving so people leave with clear things to try between sessions.

That hands-on focus can help people see steady progress. He often works with life-stage concerns like midlife changes, questions about life purpose, and men's issues. Thomas helps clients identify patterns, set manageable goals, and rebuild healthier routines that fit everyday life.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Thomas works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
  • Gottman Method: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Thomas among the ways he works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Thomas directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Thomas directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches you can use online

Thomas blends Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with practical tools people can use in daily life. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and helps reframe those stories to open new possibilities. It can be useful for relationship patterns, life purpose questions, and shifting how people see recurring problems.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It identifies unhelpful thinking and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. The Gottman Method brings concrete skills for improving communication and managing conflict in relationships.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and the specific problems you're facing. Together you can try different techniques and keep what helps most over time.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit work, parenting, or travel schedules. Phone or chat options can be useful for short check-ins or when bandwidth is limited, while video allows face-to-face conversation. Messaging and live chat let people share thoughts between sessions and keep momentum on goals.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with relationship and family concerns, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, tailored approach that combines listening with goal-focused work. Sessions balance exploring personal stories and taking small steps to change behavior.

What is his background and experience?

Thomas has 21 years of clinical experience working with a range of relational and personal issues.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Kentucky.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

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