Duquinha Thompson

Compassionate, practical care for life's challenges

LMHC New York

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Duquinha

Duquinha Thompson is a New York licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with eight years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and career decisions.

Background and approach

She combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with a compassionate, client-centered stance to build treatment plans that reflect each person's circumstances and goals. Duquinha emphasizes respect and sensitivity in her work and adapts her therapeutic dialogue to suit different needs and preferences.

Her approach blends structured skill-building with exploration of emotions and motivation, aiming to strengthen self-esteem, confidence, and resilience. She also addresses issues such as forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, jealousy, life purpose, and self-love, offering support through periods of change and transition.

Duquinha encourages clients to view challenges as opportunities for growth and to take steady steps toward a more fulfilling life with professional guidance and empowerment.

Approaches that guide online care

Duquinha often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and learn practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns to improve daily functioning and emotional balance.

She also practices Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals. This approach is helpful for building self-esteem, working through shame or guilt, and discovering personal values.

Choosing the most helpful method is part of the process and will be a collaborative effort. The therapist will work with each person to match approaches to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Duquinha works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting difficulties, self esteem, coping with life changes, and career concerns, along with related issues like forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, jealousy, life purpose, and self-love.

What therapeutic style can I expect during sessions?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, integrating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused strategies to tailor sessions to individual goals.

How much professional experience does she have?

She brings eight years of professional work experience in mental health, applying a range of clinical approaches to support clients through various life challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is licensed as an LMHC in New York, holding license number NY LMHC 013731 and practices from that state.

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

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts work in English for people located outside the U.S.

Which session formats are offered for online work?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide several ways to connect based on preference and need.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and fees depend on those factors.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Career difficulties

Additional focus areas

ForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English