Dr. Tabitha Thompson

Transformational therapy grounded in honesty

LCSW California

Experience: 12 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of clinical experience practicing in California.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative partnership with clients, helping them recognize personal strengths and shape realistic plans to reach their goals. Honesty and accountability guide her work, and she models those values while encouraging clients to align thoughts, words, and actions for greater well-being.

Her practice prioritizes relationship-based communication and attentive listening, aiming to understand multiple perspectives before shaping interventions. Dr.

Thompson draws on several approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), tailoring techniques to individual needs. She works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, mood conditions, addiction, ADHD, and many related challenges.

Clients can expect a thoughtful, strengths-focused process that includes developing individualized treatment plans and fostering skills for long-term change. Dr.

Thompson also emphasizes emotional intelligence competencies like empathy, teamwork, and open communication to create a constructive therapeutic environment.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Thompson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she incorporates to guide people toward clarifying values, accepting difficult emotions, and committing to actions that align with their goals. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and strengthen emotional bonds in ways that can reduce conflict and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and happens collaboratively. She partners with each client to consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences, adapting methods over time so care remains aligned with what the person needs and hopes to achieve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it possible to continue work on coping skills, emotional processing, and relationship communication from multiple locations while preserving continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dr. Thompson address?

She works with many common difficulties including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, addictions, ADHD, and related matters such as body image and communication problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is collaborative and relationship-focused, emphasizing honest communication, attentive listening, and building on clients' strengths to create realistic plans for change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 12 years of experience as a practicing clinician in social work settings and continues to develop leadership and emotional intelligence competencies that inform her care.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in California under CA LCSW 28634.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services to people outside the United States.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should someone do to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

California

Languages

English