Dr. Tabitha Thompson, LCSW
LCSW Helping Clients Build Resilience
- Strengths based partnership
- Relationship and family work
- Evidence informed therapies
About Dr. Tabitha Thompson
Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that authorizes practice as a clinical social worker and emphasizes clinical expertise in helping clients navigate personal and professional challenges. She centers her practice on identifying and amplifying individual strengths while partnering with clients to set and reach meaningful goals.
Her approach is collaborative - she works with clients and relevant stakeholders to design outcomes that reflect the best interests of everyone involved. Relationship building is central to her work, and she brings experience supporting people from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Honesty and accountability inform both her clinical choices and personal conduct, and she models those values in therapeutic interactions.
Two quotes from Mahatma Gandhi resonate with her philosophy: "the difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems" and "happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." These ideas capture her emphasis on integrity, effort, and alignment between values and actions as foundations for change.
Dr. Thompson invests in developing emotional intelligence skills that support leadership and therapy alike, including collaboration, empathy, communication, building bonds, and organized awareness. Her human relations style prioritizes clear, respectful communication - sharing relevant information, allowing time for discussion, and listening attentively to different viewpoints. She advocates for decisions that promote client well-being and safety and incorporates education as part of the therapeutic process.
Clients can expect individualized treatment plans and a collaborative process focused on realistic expectations and long-term progress. Dr. Thompson recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside people taking initial steps toward growth.
She is experienced in relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, ADHD, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, posttraumatic stress, and self-love. Her clinical approaches include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Her approach is collaborative - she works with clients and relevant stakeholders to design outcomes that reflect the best interests of everyone involved. Relationship building is central to her work, and she brings experience supporting people from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Honesty and accountability inform both her clinical choices and personal conduct, and she models those values in therapeutic interactions.
Two quotes from Mahatma Gandhi resonate with her philosophy: "the difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems" and "happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." These ideas capture her emphasis on integrity, effort, and alignment between values and actions as foundations for change.
Dr. Thompson invests in developing emotional intelligence skills that support leadership and therapy alike, including collaboration, empathy, communication, building bonds, and organized awareness. Her human relations style prioritizes clear, respectful communication - sharing relevant information, allowing time for discussion, and listening attentively to different viewpoints. She advocates for decisions that promote client well-being and safety and incorporates education as part of the therapeutic process.
Clients can expect individualized treatment plans and a collaborative process focused on realistic expectations and long-term progress. Dr. Thompson recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and welcomes the opportunity to work alongside people taking initial steps toward growth.
She is experienced in relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, ADHD, adoption and foster care matters, blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, posttraumatic stress, and self-love. Her clinical approaches include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, and solution-focused therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 experience.
Is Dr. Tabitha Thompson a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details are CA LCSW 28634.
In which languages does Dr. Tabitha Thompson provide therapy?
Dr. Tabitha Thompson provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Tabitha Thompson located?
Dr. Tabitha 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people consider virtual therapy when they need help with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. For these common concerns, online therapy is generally regarded as comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for helping clients address and manage symptoms and challenges.One major benefit of meeting with a therapist remotely is flexibility. Individuals can choose the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule or to maintain consistent support while managing distance or mobility constraints.
Therapists who offer online services are licensed professionals, and clients may change therapists if they feel a different fit would better meet their needs. For many people, remote therapy provides an accessible, practical pathway to sustained therapeutic work with a trained clinician.
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