- Communication skills
- Blended family issues
- ACT and CBT methods
About Tabitha
Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of issues from mood disorders to parenting and blended family issues. Sessions are described as collaborative and focused on practical steps toward the client’s goals.
Dr. Thompson emphasizes honest communication and accountability in her work. She aims to help people notice their own strengths and set realistic expectations. In sessions she listens closely, asks direct questions, and encourages clear, actionable decisions rather than vague plans.
Her approach draws on methods that focus on thought patterns, emotions, and relationships. She uses techniques that help clients notice unhelpful thinking, clarify values, and practice new ways of interacting with others. This can include examining triggers for anger, patterns in relationships, or ways to manage anxiety and mood swings.
Dr. Thompson also pays attention to cultural and ethnic background when relevant. She says effective change often comes from improving communication and understanding different viewpoints. That might mean practicing how to raise a difficult topic, setting boundaries, or planning steps for shared household routines in a blended home.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, goal setting, and education about coping strategies. The therapist works with people to build plans that fit their daily life and to track progress over time. To begin, the site matching process is used to arrange a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and when life changes make choices feel confusing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing mood or impulsive reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how past experiences shape current responses; it can help with intimacy issues and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That might mean starting with CBT exercises for immediate coping, then using ACT or attachment-focused conversations for longer term change.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Therapists can use video or audio sessions depending on the agreed setup, and the focus will be on practical skills, communication practice, and plans that transfer to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus issues such as grief, trauma, parenting, ADHD, mood disorders and blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices collaboratively and focuses on honest communication, clear goals, and practical steps drawn from approaches like ACT, attachment work, and CBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience as a social worker working with adults on relational and emotional concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.