LCSW
Dr. Tabitha Thompson , LCSW
Therapist in California
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About Tabitha
She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, and challenges around parenting and career. She also supports people coping with life transitions, compassion fatigue, and identity questions including LGBT concerns. Dr. Thompson draws on a range of clinical approaches to match what a person needs in the moment.
In sessions she prioritizes listening, asking clear questions, and helping people consider different perspectives. She uses relationship-building techniques to create a constructive working alliance and models direct, honest communication. Clients can expect collaborative planning and realistic goals that fit their life circumstances.
Her background includes work with diverse ethnic and cultural groups, and she emphasizes emotional intelligence skills such as empathy, teamwork, and organized awareness. These guide how she shapes treatment plans and supports longer-term growth.
Dr. Thompson aims to help people move toward greater alignment between their values and actions. She encourages open discussion, practical problem solving, and steady steps toward meaningful change.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when strong emotions show up. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape present feelings and reactions, and it helps people build healthier ways of connecting and handling conflict.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is good for deeper conversations that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone calls can work when bandwidth or camera time is limited. Text, chat, and messaging are helpful for short check-ins, quick skill practice, or when someone needs ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep progress moving forward.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, ADHD, parenting and career concerns, and related topics listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and direct. She listens closely, models honest communication, and helps people set realistic, values-based goals.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience working with diverse clients and a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practices from California and holds a CA LCSW credential listed as part of her professional details.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English
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