Dr. Tabitha Thompson, LCSW

Based in California 12 years in practice Online sessions

Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change

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Works with

Anger
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Self esteem

How Tabitha works

Practical facts

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in: California
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience helping people move toward clearer goals and calmer days. She focuses on building honest, practical relationships with clients and uses teamwork to set realistic steps forward.

Dr. Thompson approaches sessions as a partnership. She listens first, then helps people name strengths and barriers.

She emphasizes honest feedback and accountability so clients can try new behaviors and measure progress.

Background and approach

Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship or family concerns. She also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, mood challenges, and career or parenting stress. The aim is to create plans that fit daily life, not just ideas on paper.

She draws on several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques. In plain terms, that means practicing new ways of thinking, noticing emotions, and strengthening important relationships. Dr.

Thompson values cultural humility and works with people from diverse backgrounds. She describes her style as direct but compassionate, helping clients try small changes that add up over time. She also offers coaching-style support when people want help meeting professional or life goals.

Clients can expect clear communication, collaborative planning, and opportunities for education about their concerns. Her focus is on helping people make honest choices that align with their goals and feel sustainable in everyday life.

What Tabitha works with

Everything Tabitha lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Tabitha's practice.

Approaches Tabitha lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online Approaches for Building Skills and Connection

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions because it focuses on practical steps rather than getting stuck on thoughts.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. Through short exercises and practice between sessions, people learn new ways to respond to triggers and reduce patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or anger.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on feelings in close relationships. It helps people and individuals strengthen bonds and communicate needs more clearly, which can ease relationship and intimacy-related problems.

Choosing an approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals in formats that suit busy lives. Video calls let people work face-to-face when deeper conversation is needed, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing coaching and short updates. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines.

Questions people ask about Tabitha

What kinds of concerns does Dr. Thompson help address?

She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction, ADHD, mood concerns such as bipolar and depression, and related challenges like self-esteem and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens carefully, gives honest feedback, and helps people set realistic, step-by-step goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She brings 12 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and uses relationship building and emotional intelligence skills to guide treatment planning.

Where is Dr. Thompson licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and practices with that credential.

Are sessions offered in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

She offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.