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Dr. Tabitha Thompson

Dr. Tabitha Thompson, LCSW

Therapist in California

Compassionate, honest therapy focused on growth

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12 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Collaborative approach
  • Strengths-focused
  • Clear communication

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 strengths and meet personal and work goals through a partnership-based approach. She values honesty and accountability and brings those principles into sessions.

Her work centers on building a strong, respectful relationship. She listens closely and helps clients consider different viewpoints before making decisions. Communication skills and clear expectations are part of how she helps people move forward.

Dr. Thompson draws on several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. She uses both practical strategies and reflective conversation so clients can make steady changes. She aims to create realistic plans that fit each person’s day-to-day life.

She has experience addressing stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem concerns, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career challenges, and addiction-related concerns. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and coping with major life changes.

People can expect an honest, collaborative process that emphasizes learning and gradual growth. Dr. Thompson prioritizes clear communication and helps people set achievable steps toward long-term goals. She welcomes work with clients from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

How therapy approaches inform online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can help with anxiety, stress, and low self esteem.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. It helps people understand connection styles and build clearer communication, which can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work fits changing needs.

For practical matters, confirm available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the profile. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow more flexible timing for short check-ins or longer therapy sessions. Many people find remote sessions help maintain consistency while they manage work, parenting, or life transitions.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

She works with people on stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, ADHD, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related issues, among other concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and relationship-focused, with an emphasis on honest communication, listening, and creating realistic plans tailored to each person.

What is her experience working with clients?

She has 12 years of clinical experience and uses that background to help people set goals, build skills, and address life challenges.

Where is she licensed and based?

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

Does she provide sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any practical details before scheduling.

How are fees handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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