Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC
Licensed counselor helping people move forward
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Relationship and family
About Dr. Kristina Thompson
Dr. Kristina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 13 years of experience. She works with a wide range of clients and brings seasoned clinical judgment to complex emotional and behavioral concerns. Her practice focuses on helping people regain balance, build coping skills, and move forward after difficult life events.
Her clinical work covers depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, attention-deficit concerns, and addiction. She also addresses relationship and family challenges, parenting and blended family dynamics, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of attention include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication and control problems, caregiver stress, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), domestic violence, and substance use concerns.
Dr. Thompson emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach. She prioritizes building rapport and tailoring interventions to each person, using clinical methods that best fit the individual's needs. Her training includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Seeking counseling is an important step toward change, and she aims to support, encourage, and motivate clients as they work toward their goals. She welcomes the opportunity to work with those ready to begin that process.
Her clinical work covers depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, attention-deficit concerns, and addiction. She also addresses relationship and family challenges, parenting and blended family dynamics, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of attention include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, communication and control problems, caregiver stress, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD), domestic violence, and substance use concerns.
Dr. Thompson emphasizes a collaborative, empathetic, and nonjudgmental approach. She prioritizes building rapport and tailoring interventions to each person, using clinical methods that best fit the individual's needs. Her training includes Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy. Seeking counseling is an important step toward change, and she aims to support, encourage, and motivate clients as they work toward their goals. She welcomes the opportunity to work with those ready to begin that process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Kristina Thompson have?
Dr. Kristina Thompson has 13 years of experience in the field of mental health.
Is Dr. Kristina Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MS LPC 2556.
In which languages does Dr. Kristina Thompson provide therapy?
Dr. Kristina Thompson provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Kristina Thompson located?
Dr. Kristina Thompson is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Dr. Kristina Thompson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Kristina Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Kristina Thompson work with international clients?
Dr. Kristina Thompson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Kristina Thompson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches into Online Care
Dr. Kristina Thompson commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and EMDR in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathic space where clients can explore their feelings and build self-understanding; it is helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problematic coping patterns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to process and reduce the impact of distressing memories, making it useful for many trauma-related concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Thompson collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process helps ensure treatment feels relevant and workable for the individual.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter contacts can be handled through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, to attend from different locations, and to maintain continuity of care even when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver many evidence-based techniques in ways that suit the client's life.
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