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- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- First responder issues
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Thompson, CA Psychologist 20610, is licensed in California and has 25 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. Her work combines practical strategies and trauma-focused methods to help people manage symptoms and get back to daily life.
Dr. Thompson draws on neuropsychology and clinical practice to explain how thoughts, feelings, and behavior connect. She describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens, offers ideas, and helps people set realistic steps to meet their goals.
Sessions tend to include clear explanations and hands-on strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify unhelpful thinking and test different responses. Trauma-Focused Therapy methods are applied when past events are driving current distress.
She also supports people dealing with grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic pain and illness, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.
Her background in neuropsychology informs work with traumatic brain injury and first responder issues. She emphasizes practical steps people can take between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Dr. Thompson works in English and accepts international clients. People who seek her out are often looking for a clinician who combines scientific knowledge with straightforward guidance.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Thompson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often includes exercises to try between sessions, which can fit well into online work. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events and uses structured methods to reduce their impact on daily life.Choosing an approach is collaborative. She will review your needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which method to use. The plan can be adjusted as you progress and as new issues arise.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use these benefits to keep therapy practical and consistent with daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues such as grief, sleeping problems, anger, and self-esteem.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her documented approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, used to address thinking patterns and trauma-related symptoms.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in clinical work and neuropsychology.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a California licensed psychologist, listed as CA Psychologist 20610, and practices in California.
Does she offer services in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.