Since 1976, Dr. Thomas A. McElfresh, a licensed clinical psychologist, has worked in community mental health centers, student counseling centers, and in private practice.

For over 25 years, he has been a Professor of Mental Health at Sinclair College in Dayton, Ohio, teaching and supervising clinical coursework and serving as the Director of Clinical Training. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the School of Professional Psychology at Wright State University.

His specialized training has been in Integrative Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, Psychodrama, Group Psychotherapy, and Psychoanalytic Self Psychology. Dr. McElfresh holds an Advanced Post-doctoral Training Certification from the Institute for Integrative Psychotherapy in New York City.

He is a member of the American Academy of Psychotherapists and the International Integrative Psychotherapy Association.

Dr. McElfresh addresses community and civic groups and professional organizations frequently. His publications include articles in the areas of psychotherapy, clinical supervision, and psychotherapy training. He also presents retreats and training seminars around the state, across the country, and in Europe.
Services
Specializing in “whole person” approaches in working with adults and senior adults, Dr. McElfresh provides:

• individual psychotherapy
• group therapy
• couples counseling
• psychological testing
• consultation to business & industry
• retreat leadership
• professional training
• clinical supervision
Areas of Expertise
• victims of trauma
• people and their addictions
• dissatisfied couples
• the mentally retarded and their families
• artists with creative blocks
• recovering alcoholics and addicts
• adults abused or neglected as children
• those with mid-life concerns
• those experiencing grief and loss
• medical & mental health professionals
• members of the clergy
• those who are anxious or depressed
• people who are lost and lonely

Office Information:

Quotation from Tom: The natural growth process of each person is toward health and wholeness. In the ordinary flow of physical, emotional, and spiritual growth we encounter life situations which interfere with this process. Physical, emotional, and spiritual symptoms appear when this growth process is thwarted. My work, as a psychologist and psychotherapist, involves working closely with others to identify basic physical, emotional, and spiritual needs and then to offer the invitation, challenge, encouragement, and support necessary to meet these needs courageously.

Conveniently located near the intersection of Route 48 and Alexandersville-Bellbrook Rd. in Centerville/Washington Township.