Ina Thompson

Practical, collaborative care with structured therapy

LPC Virginia

Experience: 23 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, German

About Ina

Ina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of clinical experience helping people navigate a wide range of life and mental health challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on structured, evidence-informed methods alongside relational, strength-based work to address issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and changes related to career or life transitions.

Her approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with acceptance-oriented practices and attachment-informed perspectives, while also integrating elements of client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy depending on each person’s needs. Ina emphasizes collaboration: she treats clients as the experts on their own lives and partners with them to identify realistic goals and practical strategies.

Sessions are offered in English and German, and she supports people coping with a broad set of concerns including body image, caregiver stress, adoption and foster care issues, and compassion fatigue. Ina aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental environment that focuses on strengths and measurable progress.

Prospective clients who want structured skills work combined with empathetic listening and goal-focused planning may find her style a good fit.

Approach-oriented Online Care and Practical Skills

Ina often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another approach she draws on; ACT emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying values and committed actions to create a more meaningful life. Attachment-Based techniques are used to explore relational patterns and how early connections shape current emotional responses, which can be relevant for grief, identity-related concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.

Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to clarify goals, try practical strategies, and adjust methods as needed so that treatment fits the client’s preferences and real-world needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ina commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, eating and sleeping issues, parenting challenges, career changes, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style combines structured, skills-based work with empathetic, client-centered listening. Techniques often include cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance-oriented practices, attachment-informed interventions, and dialectical behavior therapy skills when appropriate.

What is her professional background and experience?

Ina has 23 years of professional experience providing clinical care to people facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.

What credentials and regional licensing does she hold?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and holds the Virginia license number VA LPC 0701006300, practicing in Virginia.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Yes, sessions are available in both English and German, but she is not accepting international clients at this time.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Ina provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning therapy with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression ADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English, German