Dr. Tabitha Thompson, LCSW - Therapist in California

ACT and CBT methods
Attachment work
Client-centered care

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of other issues including grief, addiction, ADHD, and career strain. Tabitha frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on clear, honest communication.

She favors straightforward conversations and practical planning. Sessions emphasize listening first, then building plans that fit a person's life. She uses relationship-focused techniques to understand cultural and ethnic differences and to strengthen how people connect with others.

Honesty and accountability are central to how she practices. She models direct, respectful communication and asks clients to try specific communication skills between sessions. This includes setting realistic expectations and checking progress against agreed goals.

Tabitha draws on several approaches to guide conversation and change. That often looks like looking at thought patterns, noticing emotional responses, and trying small behavioral experiments. She supports people in making step-by-step changes rather than promising quick fixes.

Clients can expect collaborative planning and clear feedback. She aims to help people weigh options, improve communication, and take practical steps toward goals. Dr. Thompson also includes coaching-type conversations when clients want help with career or life transitions.

Her practice welcomes people from varied backgrounds and international clients who can work in English. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details so they know how to proceed.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that reflect personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and moving toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to try methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan based on what works in real life. The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Some people prefer not to be on camera for parts of a session, while others find video helpful for reading nonverbal cues. The therapist will discuss which mode fits a client's schedule and comfort and will adapt techniques like behavioral experiments and communication practice to work in remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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 issues Workplace 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

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 grief, addiction, ADHD, depression, and related issues listed in her profile.

What is her approach in sessions?

She practices collaborative, communication-focused therapy using approaches such as ACT, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, CBT and emotionally-focused ideas.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and conducts practice from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.