- Strengths-focused
- Relationship-based
- Goal oriented
About Tabitha
Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on helping people find their strengths and reach personal and professional goals. She approaches therapy as a partnership and works alongside clients to set realistic expectations and practical steps. Her work emphasizes honesty, accountability, and clear communication in every session.
Dr. Thompson draws on relationship-building techniques to support people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. She values open listening and makes space for different viewpoints before offering guidance. Clients can expect attentive listening and advocacy for decisions that promote well-being and safety.
Her practice emphasizes emotional intelligence skills like empathy, teamwork, and organized awareness. She uses these skills to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and life transitions. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, and intimacy-related problems.
Dr. Thompson blends several clinical approaches to match each person’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She builds client-specific plans and reviews progress together so goals stay realistic and achievable.
People who are looking for collaborative, straightforward therapy may find her style helpful. She encourages honest conversations and supports clients as they take steps toward change. International clients may be served in English.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and big life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current connection patterns; it helps people improve trust, closeness, and communication in important relationships. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a nonjudgmental, empathetic space where the person’s goals guide the work, often helping with self-esteem, decision-making, and coping with loss.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Dr. Thompson works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan so the work stays practical and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm session formats before booking because specific options are not listed in the biography. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into busy schedules, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to check in during a work break or between errands. Online sessions can also allow a quieter setting, use less data if needed, or offer shorter check-ins when that suits a daily routine. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, attachment work, and client-centered techniques to an online setting to keep the focus on goals, skills practice, and relationship building.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Thompson address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family-related concerns, ADHD, addictions, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct, emphasizing honesty and accountability. Sessions focus on clear communication, practical steps, and building emotional awareness.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and populations in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.