Dr. Tabitha Thompson, LCSW
Licensed LCSW guiding honest, accountable change
- Stress and anxiety support
- Relationship and family therapy
- Trauma informed care
About Dr. Tabitha Thompson
Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with 12 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through life transitions and emotional challenges. She emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic relationship, working collaboratively with clients to set realistic goals and to design treatment plans that reflect their values and responsibilities. As an LCSW, she combines clinical training with a practical focus on strengths and accountability to help clients make sustainable changes.
Her practice centers on relationship building and cultural sensitivity, drawing on techniques that honor diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Honesty and accountability are core professional values for Dr. Thompson, and she aims to model those qualities in session to encourage direct, constructive communication. She often references the idea that aligning one’s thoughts, words, and actions promotes wellbeing, and she integrates that ethic into goal-setting and daily coping strategies.
Dr. Thompson has developed skills across several therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She brings particular experience addressing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, and abandonment or attachment-related concerns.
Her approach emphasizes clear communication, attentive listening, and advocacy for decisions that support client wellbeing. She prioritizes building collaborative working relationships, offering education as needed, and creating practical plans that promote long-term progress. Seeking help requires courage, and Dr. Thompson aims to meet that effort with respect, skill, and steady support as clients move toward their goals.
Her practice centers on relationship building and cultural sensitivity, drawing on techniques that honor diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Honesty and accountability are core professional values for Dr. Thompson, and she aims to model those qualities in session to encourage direct, constructive communication. She often references the idea that aligning one’s thoughts, words, and actions promotes wellbeing, and she integrates that ethic into goal-setting and daily coping strategies.
Dr. Thompson has developed skills across several therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). She brings particular experience addressing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, addiction, bipolar disorder, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, communication problems, and abandonment or attachment-related concerns.
Her approach emphasizes clear communication, attentive listening, and advocacy for decisions that support client wellbeing. She prioritizes building collaborative working relationships, offering education as needed, and creating practical plans that promote long-term progress. Seeking help requires courage, and Dr. Thompson aims to meet that effort with respect, skill, and steady support as clients move toward their goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Tabitha Thompson have?
Dr. Tabitha Thompson has 12 years of clinical experience.
Is Dr. Tabitha Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: CA LCSW 28634.
In which languages does Dr. Tabitha Thompson provide therapy?
Dr. Thompson provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Tabitha Thompson located?
Dr. Thompson is located in California.
How can I work with Dr. Tabitha Thompson as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Tabitha Thompson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Tabitha Thompson work with international clients?
Yes, Dr. Tabitha Thompson works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Tabitha 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Tabitha Thompson draws from several evidence-based approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take committed actions toward a meaningful life while learning to accept unwanted thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds, supporting people in understanding and reshaping relationship dynamics that affect trust, intimacy, and caregiving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and unconditional positive regard, giving clients a collaborative space to explore their own solutions and build self-awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Thompson works collaboratively with clients to identify the methods that best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.
Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These modalities allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support while fitting sessions into busy schedules, facilitating continuity of care for clients who travel, live internationally, or prefer remote access to therapists.
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