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Dr. Tabitha Thompson

Therapist

Dr. Tabitha Thompson

LCSW

California · 12+ years of experience

Therapist who emphasizes honesty and collaboration

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  • Strengths based
  • Goal focused
  • Relationship centered

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience helping people build on their strengths and reach personal and professional goals. She describes therapy as a partnership and focuses on clear, honest communication so clients can set realistic goals and make steady progress.

Dr. Thompson values honesty and accountability and brings those principles into sessions. She emphasizes relationship-building techniques and listens carefully to understand each person’s perspective before offering guidance. She aims to model the behaviors she encourages, such as open communication and responsible decision making.

Her work often centers on everyday concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting strain, addiction, and ADHD. She also addresses issues such as attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and coping with major life changes. Clients can expect practical conversation and focused planning to address these challenges.

Dr. Thompson draws on a mix of clinical approaches to fit different needs. She prioritizes collaboration when creating treatment plans and helps clients develop steps they can use outside of sessions. Education and skill building are part of her style, so people leave with tools to manage problems between appointments.

She works with people from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds and aims to create a respectful, supportive environment. Dr. Thompson encourages anyone considering change to take the first step and discuss goals and options together.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

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How these approaches guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, mood, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape expectations and patterns; it supports people working through connection, trust, and intimacy concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Thompson will work together with each client to see which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process may combine elements from different approaches so the plan fits the person rather than forcing one method.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and to practice skills in day-to-day contexts. The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Thompson address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction, ADHD, and many related concerns such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, and body image.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and direct, focusing on honest communication and practical steps. She aims to build skills clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Dr. Thompson has twelve years of experience in clinical social work helping people with a wide range of life and relationship challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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