Author Archives: Thomas K. Swisher, J.D., Ph.D.

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About Thomas K. Swisher, J.D., Ph.D.

As a Family Therapist I help families address and cope with challenges which inevitably arise in family systems and for the children and adults who make up a family. I am an Associate Professor at Stevenson University where I teach courses in "Family Studies" and "Family Therapy". In addition to a Ph.D. in counseling, I have a law degree and I use these two areas to help couples navigate the stormy waters of separation and divorce through MEDIATION and conflict resolution. I have been the lead researcher in studies involving the following variables: "Stress Related Growth", "Satisfaction with Life", "Hope", and"Adaptation to Stress". In addition, I have studied ways in which "Coping", "Spirituality", and "Personality" help individuals adapt to life stressors. I love all the things I do and am passionate about each. Mostly, I am passionate about working directly with individuals and families who are seeking ways to live full, healthy, and happy lives.

Dr. Tom Swisher teaches courses in “Family Studies,” “Family Therapy,” “Individual Counseling,” and “Positive Psychology” at Stevenson University. Explore this site to see resources and short video clips about Dr. Swisher’s approaches to mediation and counseling.

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Dr. Tom Swisher combines his experience as a therapist, a lawyer & a mediator to help individuals and families going through separation, divorce and difficult family issues. Call for a free consultation (443) 996-6659.

Here a brief (2 minute) video summarizing the mediation process.

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Every Family Has Some Dysfunction!

In a college course I teach at Stevenson University on Family Dynamics & Therapy (HSR 430), I observe that every family is dysfunctional! Like the idiom, “Nobody’s perfect”, it’s a fact of life. Every family has some level of “dysfunction”. … Continue reading →

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