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Dr. Tabitha Thompson
Experience
12 years
Based in
California
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · California

Dr. Tabitha Thompson

LCSW

Compassionate, honest therapy focused on growth

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License and NPI on record

LCSW
California · 28634
NPI
1548856867

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  • Collaborative care
  • Strengths oriented
  • Culturally aware

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience helping people identify their strengths and reach personal and work goals. She approaches therapy as a partnership and focuses on clear, honest communication. Dr. Thompson emphasizes accountability and models the behaviors she hopes to help clients develop.

She draws on relationship-building skills to connect with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and challenges such as grief, addiction, and self-esteem. Narcissism is listed among her areas of focus when related to relationship dynamics.

In sessions she listens carefully and seeks to understand multiple perspectives before offering guidance. Clients can expect collaborative treatment plans with realistic steps toward longer term goals. Education and practical strategies are woven into therapy so people leave with tools they can use day to day.

Her practice is informed by values of honesty, empathy, and accountability. Dr. Thompson works to develop emotional intelligence skills like effective communication, empathy, and teamwork alongside clinical work. She aims to create a supportive space where clients can practice new ways of interacting and making decisions.

She encourages people to view seeking help as a courageous first step. Dr. Thompson partners with individuals to clarify priorities, set achievable goals, and track progress toward a more balanced life.

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

How therapy approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change them. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy, trust, and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying a few techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

The biography does not list specific session types, so please confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins during a work break, or avoid the need to arrange childcare. Licensed professionals can use approaches like ACT and CBT to teach skills, practice new communication patterns, and track progress between meetings. If schedule or format needs arise, discuss them during the matching and scheduling steps so sessions match everyday routines and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, addictions, and related concerns such as self-esteem and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

She practices in a collaborative, honest style that emphasizes relationship building and practical skills. Sessions focus on attentive listening, clear feedback, and developing actionable plans.

How much experience does she have?

Dr. Thompson has 12 years of clinical experience working with diverse client needs and backgrounds.

What credentials and region apply?

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

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment work?

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

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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