- CBT
- EMDR
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kristina
Dr. Kristina Thompson is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi with 13 years of counseling experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and self-esteem challenges. Young adults facing life transitions are part of the populations she lists among her focuses.
She favors a straightforward, talk-based approach that starts with building rapport. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical coping strategies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy are used to identify patterns and try new ways of reacting to stress. EMDR is also part of her toolkit for processing traumatic memories.
Dr. Thompson also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find what matters most and Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell themselves. She adapts the approach based on each person’s needs and preferences. Her work addresses both immediate symptoms and the bigger life patterns that keep problems returning.
She has experience across many presenting issues beyond mood and anxiety, such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, codependency, caregiver stress, eating and sleeping problems, and substance use. That experience informs how she frames goals and plans next steps.
Her practice style is direct and practical. Early sessions typically review what brings someone in, set goals, and agree on short-term steps. Over time she helps people track progress and adjust techniques to fit real life demands.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person’s concerns without judging. It helps people clarify their priorities and feel understood during sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a method for processing disturbing memories and reducing their emotional intensity; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review a person’s goals, symptoms, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is tracked.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when life feels hectic. It also lets someone choose a quieter time or a simpler connection when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in remote sessions to practice skills, process memories, and set concrete steps that fit everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, self-esteem, and related issues listed in her specialty areas.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and goal-focused. She builds rapport, reviews concerns, and uses talk-based methods to create practical coping steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a counselor and therapist in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Mississippi.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States schedule with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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