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Dr. Rebecca Thompson

Therapist · California

Dr. Rebecca Thompson, CA Psychologist 20610

Experienced neuropsych-informed psychologist

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  • Trauma focused
  • CBT based
  • Practical strategies

About Rebecca

Dr. Rebecca Thompson is a California licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience. She brings a neuropsychology background to her work and uses that perspective to make sense of how thinking, feeling, and behavior connect. Her approach is steady and practical, focused on helping people move forward after upsetting events.

She listens with an open mind and partners with clients to set clear goals. She offers guidance without doing the work for the client, and she helps people consider new ideas and steps. Sessions aim to produce useful plans for daily life rather than abstract theories.

Dr. Thompson draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. She also uses trauma-focused methods to address the aftereffects of overwhelming events. These approaches are applied to concerns such as stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, sleep problems, and living with chronic pain and illness.

Her background in neuropsychology shapes how she explains problems and solutions. She uses plain language to describe brain-behavior links and to make strategies feel understandable. Many clients find this explanation helps them feel less stuck and more able to test small changes.

Dr. Thompson works with adults facing a wide range of challenges, including career issues, grief, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She welcomes international clients and offers sessions in English. To begin, readers are asked to use the platform's Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Dr. Thompson commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy in her work. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors and then try small, practical changes to alter outcomes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and performance or social worries.

Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on addressing reactions that follow overwhelming events. It helps people process distressing memories, reduce avoidance, and build skills for managing triggers and panic responses. This approach is often applied to post-traumatic stress and first responder issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, symptoms, and preferences and help choose or adapt methods that fit the client's needs. Clients and therapist decide collaboratively whether to emphasize cognitive skills, trauma-focused techniques, or a mix of both.

The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care and to match scheduling needs, while tailoring pace and practice to daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens, suggests practical steps, and helps clients set and follow a plan.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of experience and a background in neuropsychology that informs how she links thinking, feeling, and behavior.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a California Psychologist, licence number CA Psychologist 20610, and practices from California.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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