Therapist profile
Dr. Tabitha Thompson, LCSW
California
LCSW - Relationships and Anger work
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 28634
- NPI1548856867
- Experience12 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management support
- Communication skills
- Emotion regulation
About Tabitha
Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, anger, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and related issues. Dr. Thompson describes therapy as a collaborative process where she and the client work together toward realistic goals.
Her approach emphasizes honest communication and accountability. She encourages people to name what matters to them and to use that clarity to guide change. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps clients consider different perspectives before deciding on next steps.
Dr. Thompson draws on relationship-based methods to support people from diverse cultural backgrounds. She uses techniques that help clients examine patterns with partners, co-workers, and family members. Practical problem solving around communication and boundaries is a common focus in her work.
She also uses cognitive tools to address unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns that feed anger, anxiety, or low mood. Clients can expect goal-focused planning and small experiments to test new ways of responding in daily life. Education about emotional responses and how they show up in relationships is offered alongside skills practice.
Her practice pays attention to emotional intelligence skills such as teamwork, self-awareness, and honest expression. She works with clients to set realistic expectations and create plans that fit their real-world routines. To begin a working relationship, she asks clients to be upfront about goals so sessions can stay practical and action oriented.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take action toward valued goals. It can be useful for anger that feels automatic or for decisions about relationship behavior.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It often involves short exercises, behavioral experiments, and clear strategies to reduce reactivity and build alternative responses.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses. It can help people understand why certain interactions trigger strong anger and teach ways to change those patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Thompson will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the client's goals, preferences, and life demands. That may mean combining elements from ACT, CBT, and attachment work and adjusting the emphasis over time.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography did not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people attend without traveling. Therapists use these options to help clients practice new skills in real life and keep momentum between sessions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, addiction, trauma and related problems.
What is her style in sessions?
She describes therapy as collaborative and direct, emphasizing honest communication, accountability, and practical steps toward client goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.