Thomas Schurman is sensitive, responsive and easy to talk to. He remembered things from one session to the next and circled back to important topics. It was helpful talking with him. I think he is a good therapist for creative people. He is an artist as well as a therapist and this made him relatable to me. His compassionate nature and calm demeanor allowed for a safe and trust worthy environment.
Thomas Schnurman-Crook, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Thomas is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Thomas. View 40 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Virginia
Recent reviews
Doc knows what he's doing. He shares applicable personal experience and it helps make him personable.
More about Thomas
- 15 years' experience
- Male
- LPC
I am licensed in Virginia with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Licenses
Thomas Schnurman-Crook's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033266556.
- LPC · Virginia · 0701003587 · Expires June 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Thomas Schnurman-Crook
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Thomas Schurman is sensitive, responsive and easy to talk to. He remembered things from one session to the next and circled back to important topics. It was helpful talking with him. I think he is a good therapist for creative people. He is an artist as well as a therapist and this made him relatable to me. His compassionate nature and calm demeanor allowed for a safe and trust worthy environment.
Doc knows what he's doing. He shares applicable personal experience and it helps make him personable.
Thomas is a fantastic listener and does great with follow up questions to keep the meeting focused on growth.
Mr. Crook has without a doubt been the most understanding. Empathetic + helpful therapist I've ever had the pleasure to work with.
When I started working with TJ, I was in crisis. With great patience, he helped me identify the driving issues and process my pain. After a year we are seeing joyful results. I'm so glad I joined Better Help and was matched with TJ.
Working with Thomas has been eye opening and fun. Ive learnt so much and he has amazing resources to share. Ive felt respected, listened to and cared for. Definitely recommend 10/10
Thomas has helped me a lot over the last year. I enjoy my sessions with him and would highly recommend him as a therapist.
TJ is simply the best talk therapist I have ever had the oppotunity to work with. I am a very sensitive person (some might say too sensitive) and I have been completely comfortable and the complete attention he gives each client must be exhausting but it is a powerful and tremendously therapeutic experience. I am a chronic runner from therapy, but this time I have been unable to justify a reaosn to quit on myself, and Thomas never did quit on me so I have to keep moving forward. I clearly think he is a good person, and dont take all of his open spots please! :)
Thomas has been very helpful to me and has been a great sounding board for discussing the issues I face in my life. I highly recommend him as a therapist!
Great
TJ is very empathetic and incredibly knowledgeable with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend!
Highly recommend!
Mr. Schnurman-Crook has a variety of techniques he uses to help me depending on what my presenting problem is at the time. He is insightful and can see past my mask to get to the crux of my issues. He has helped me get my balance back and maintain well being. And I was in pretty bad shape when he got to me. Thank you Betterhelp and Mr. Schnurman-Crook. I tell everybody about Betterhelp and my Therapist. With a variety of ways to interact with your therapist, everyone can fit therapy into their schedule.
I have never felt better to have been connected with Thomas. He listens. He offers more than just clinical advice. He offers thought provoking, outside of the box ideas and ways to make therapy not feel like therapy. 100 stars.
Someone who listens and actively tries to understand where you coming from. Very respectable individual. Does not let his viewpoints affect our therapy sessions. He should be an ambassador and a representative for the common people. Knows how to empathize yet tries to work on a plan of action of his choice. One of the many reasons I keep returning to him is because he does not see my mental health issues as weird or unorthodox. He acknowledges your self-doubt and negativity yet still encourages you to change your mindset. Never has he shunned me or shamed me for overthinking, or expressing my inner mind and thoughts.
TJ has been a great pleasure to work with. He is warm, supportive and personable, he's real with you, which is needed in a therapist. I'd be in a very dark place without him and his expertise. Thank you for all that you give to your patients!
An amazing , kind, and intelligent soul that I feel very comfortable expressing my concerns and problems too
He truly is a great therapist. And really does help me to instill positive changes in the best way.
Only had one session so far (at time of THIS review) but definitely feel comfortable talking to TJ and trust his experience and expertise. Looking forward to next session. TJ encourages messaging so we get to the points I want to cover in session.
TJ is very empathetic and engaging. His sense of humor is also a breath of fresh air. I have tried other therapists and I think TJ is one of the best, highly recommend!
The best there is
Dude is the MAN, extremely easy to know and kind as they come in human form.
TJ has been hugely supportive through a tremendously challenging year. It was super easy to establish a rapport, and he genuinely cares about you as a person. Could not recommend someone more highly.
Tom has been nothing but patient with me and he really takes the time to listen and provide excellent, fact based feedback. Would recommend him to anybody who is looking for the help.
Thomas is a great therapist and extremely knowledgeable in so much more than just therapy! I really enjoy every session with him and go away feeling great afterwards!
A great listener and a master at helping you navigate your own mind.
TJ is a great therapist that is helping me with understanding the abusive relationship I am in. He made me understand abusive tactics and help me understand that I am the victim and not a bad person. He helping with my past trama and encourage me to continue living.
Very intuitive and thoughtful in ways I haven’t found of another human in quite some time.
TJ is a caring human. He is good at connecting with me, and he has helped me feel validated. He listens and responds with reasonable feedback. We also have some laughs. I enjoy our meetings. It's good to have somebody to talk to about stuff.
A very patient person, did everything he could to make the process easy comfortable and safe for me. I absolutely will share BteerHelp but more speifically Mr. Schnurman-Cook. Thank you for giving me a chance to recommend his serviccs.
Thomas is a wonderful therapist that listens to all of my concerns and provides reassurance as well as explanations as to why people act the way they do when those actions are problematic for my goals.
I appreciate his advice and help is probably the best at his job
As someone who is new and was a bit hesitant to trying therapy, TJ has made the process so enjoyable. Very, very easy to talk to, extremely uplifting, and makes you feel heard. Highly recommend!
I am so happy that I started talking to TJ. He has made a huge impact in my life in a very short period of time.
Very highly recommend him. He goes above and beyond and you can tell he is genuinely invested in seeing you get better.
I strongly recommend him. He cares about his patients and listens to my every problems and helps in every way he can.
Extremely supportive and empathetic. Thomas is incredibly skilled at navigating past traumas with his clients, while also making sure to provide levity and humor. He takes the time to make sure each session ends on a positive note and checks in throughout to keep the session going at a pace you're most comfortable with.
He is a very good person to talk to and he cares.
Great Therapist !!!
Great person to talk to.
Frequently asked questions
Does Thomas Schnurman-Crook offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Thomas Schnurman-Crook works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Thomas Schnurman-Crook speak?
Thomas Schnurman-Crook speaks English.
How many years of experience does Thomas Schnurman-Crook have?
Thomas Schnurman-Crook has 15 years of experience.
Where is Thomas Schnurman-Crook licensed to practice?
Thomas Schnurman-Crook is licensed to practice in Virginia.
Does Thomas Schnurman-Crook accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Thomas Schnurman-Crook accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
How can I communicate with Thomas Schnurman-Crook?
Thomas Schnurman-Crook can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Thomas Schnurman-Crook?
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