Dr. Rebecca Thompson
Compassionate, evidence-informed clinical psychology
CA Psychologist 20610 California
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Thompson brings 25 years of clinical experience to her work as a licensed psychologist in California.
Background and approach
Her training in neuropsychology informs a clear-eyed view of how thinking patterns, emotions, and behavior interact, and she uses that understanding to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and a wide range of related concerns. She is credentialed as CA Psychologist 20610 and draws on both professional and life experience when supporting people through change.
Her style centers on collaboration and practical problem solving. She offers guidance while encouraging clients to take an active role in change, helping them consider new perspectives, set achievable goals, and gradually build different ways of responding to difficult situations.
Dr. Thompson works with issues including ADHD, grief, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue, as well as topics like chronic pain, communication problems, and post-traumatic stress.
Her approach aims to balance clinical knowledge with an approachable, down-to-earth manner so clients feel heard and supported as they move toward their goals.
Approaches for Online Healing and Practical Change
Dr. Thompson frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy is another primary approach she uses to address the aftereffects of traumatic experiences, offering methods to process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with each client to understand their goals, personal history, and preferences, and together they tailor techniques and priorities so therapy fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. These formats allow scheduling that can better match busy lives and make consistent work on goals more practical for people in different locations. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain continuity of care and to adapt interventions so clients can practice skills and receive support between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
What therapeutic style does she use?
How long has she practiced?
Where is she licensed and based?
Can she work with people outside the United States?
Which session formats are available?
How are fees handled?
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English