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Tibor Baukal, LPC

  • Experience17 years
  • LocationPennsylvania
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Tibor

Tibor Baukal is a Pennsylvania-licensed counselor (LPC) with 17 years of clinical experience who centers his work on helping people navigate relationship and family difficulties, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He blends methods that highlight inner parts work with practical skills to support clients facing anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues. Tibor also addresses specialized concerns such as adoption and foster care, attachment wounds, body image and eating issues, and challenges related to neurodiversity and sexual expression.

In sessions he fosters an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can name difficult feelings and patterns and collaborate on realistic steps forward. His approach draws on Internal Family Systems alongside acceptance-based and skills-oriented therapies to help people better understand internal dynamics, manage strong emotions, and build healthier relationships.

Prospective clients are encouraged by his straightforward invitation to begin the work of change and to schedule an initial match and appointment to explore whether his style is a good fit.

Integrating evidence-based approaches for online therapy



Tibor uses Internal Family Systems to help clients identify and relate to the different internal parts that influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; this helps people work with internal conflicts, trauma responses, and patterns that affect relationships. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which encourages acceptance of difficult emotions while clarifying values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and to strengthen emotional connection and trust in interpersonal relationships.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than prescriptive. Tibor works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors a blend of methods so therapy feels relevant and practical for their situation. He aims to help clients experiment with techniques and notice what proves helpful over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to continue work from different locations. These formats support ongoing contact, flexible scheduling, and a range of session intensities so clients can choose the way of working that best matches their life and therapeutic goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Tibor address?
He works with concerns including relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and many related areas such as body image and attachment problems.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
His practice integrates parts-oriented work and acceptance-based and skills approaches to help clients explore internal dynamics while developing coping strategies and emotional regulation skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 17 years of professional experience working with people who face a broad range of emotional, relational, and behavioral challenges.
Where is this therapist licensed and what are his credentials?
He is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC with license number PA LPC PC012327 and conducts practice from that location.
Does he offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; he is not listed as offering services in additional languages and is not accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and scheduling.
How are fees handled for therapy with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English