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Dr. Tabitha Thompson

Collaborative therapist focused on strengths and relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of practice in California. She focuses on helping people notice their own strengths and reach personal and professional goals.

Her work is collaborative - she and the person in therapy make decisions together. She values honesty and accountability and models those qualities in sessions. Tabitha uses relationship-building skills to connect with people from a range of backgrounds.

Background and approach

She pays attention to clear communication and makes space for different viewpoints. That means she listens carefully and helps clients speak up and be heard. Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods.

She blends techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered strategies. The mix aims to address stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and many other concerns listed in her profile. She places emphasis on practical plans tailored to each person.

Clients can expect straightforward goals, steps they can try between sessions, and ongoing conversation about what is or is not working. Dr. Thompson also makes time to teach skills that support long-term change.

She describes her role as a partner in change who encourages honest self-reflection. When needed she will advocate for client safety and offer education about challenges such as trauma, grief, addiction, and family-related difficulties. The tone in sessions is direct, respectful, and solution-focused.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

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 life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how relationships and early bonds shape current patterns, and it can be helpful when relationship or parenting issues are a concern.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking in about what feels useful and adjusting the plan as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people schedule around work, caregiving, or other obligations and make it easier to keep consistent appointments. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, practice communication, review progress, and support homework between meetings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, relationship and family challenges, trauma, grief, addiction, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her style in therapy?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She emphasizes honest communication, relationship-building, and practical steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker in clinical settings.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - CA LCSW 28634 - and practices in California.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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