Clinical Social Worker
Thomas Reffner, PhD
Dr. Reffner has worked in mental health since 1974, including more than two decades in private practice.
- Areas of care
- Therapy & Counseling
- Florida license
- Licensed clinical social worker since 2002
About Dr. Reffner
He began as a caseworker in a community mental health program, and has since worked in community mental health programs and outpatient VA mental health clinics.
He uses cognitive behavioral therapy as the umbrella for the range of approaches he draws on, and works with patients from a stance of unconditional positive regard.
Professional background
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Science, psychology
- Graduate school
- Master’s degree, 1981
- Doctorate
- PhD, 2001
Conditions treated
- Depressive disorders
- Adjustment disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Aging-related concerns
- Chronic pain management
- Chronic mental illness
- Anxiety and stress