- Collaborative approach
- Strengths-focused
- Clear communication
About Tabitha
Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people recognize their strengths and reach personal and professional goals. She approaches therapy as a partnership and works collaboratively with each person to set realistic steps toward change.
Her style centers on clear, honest communication. She values accountability and models straightforward, respectful conversation in sessions. Clients can expect attentive listening and an emphasis on building practical skills for everyday life.
Dr. Thompson uses relationship-focused methods to address things like stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. She also helps with intimacy issues, career transitions, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Her background includes work with people from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
She draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to shape each plan. Treatment is tailored to the person and their goals rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Dr. Thompson aims to create clear treatment plans and to involve people in decisions about their care. She emphasizes practical steps, opportunities for learning, and follow-through so that progress can continue after sessions end.
Her style centers on clear, honest communication. She values accountability and models straightforward, respectful conversation in sessions. Clients can expect attentive listening and an emphasis on building practical skills for everyday life.
Dr. Thompson uses relationship-focused methods to address things like stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. She also helps with intimacy issues, career transitions, self-esteem, and coping with major life changes. Her background includes work with people from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
She draws on ideas from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to shape each plan. Treatment is tailored to the person and their goals rather than a one-size-fits-all method.
Dr. Thompson aims to create clear treatment plans and to involve people in decisions about their care. She emphasizes practical steps, opportunities for learning, and follow-through so that progress can continue after sessions end.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 can work well online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying new behaviors to change mood and functioning. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes relationship patterns and how early bonds affect current connections, which can help with intimacy and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they want to address. Sessions can shift over time as needs change, combining ideas from different approaches when useful.
Confirm the available session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it simpler to arrange appointments across time zones for international clients. Ask about the specific session structure when you schedule so sessions fit into your daily routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and direct, emphasizing honesty, accountability, and practical communication. She listens closely and helps create step-by-step plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients served?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.