- CBT
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Neuropsychology perspective
About Rebecca
Dr. Rebecca Thompson is a California psychologist with 25 years of experience. She is listed as CA Psychologist 20610 and works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, ADHD, grief, and young adult issues.
Dr. Thompson draws on neuropsychology to connect how people think with how they feel and act. She describes the brain as variable but patterned, and uses that perspective to explain reactions to stress and traumatic events. Her training and life experience shaped a practical way of working that focuses on concrete steps rather than abstract labels.
In sessions she listens first and then helps set goals. She encourages clients to try alternative ideas and to put plans into action. She sees therapy as a collaborative effort where the client does most of the active work and she guides and suggests based on clinical knowledge.
Her background includes long experience with first responder issues, traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic stress, chronic pain, and performance anxiety. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, social anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and career or life-direction questions.
People who work with her often find her approachable and careful when offering suggestions. She uses what she knows about the brain to make feedback practical. Her focus is on helping clients move toward clearer thinking and steadier functioning after difficult events.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Thompson commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and performance worries by teaching practical skills and structured tasks. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events and looks at how memories and responses are linked to current symptoms. It aims to reduce frightening reactions and improve daily functioning after trauma.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will review a client's history, current needs, and goals, and then recommend an approach or combination of approaches. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and preferences become clearer.
The biography does not specify session delivery methods, so confirm available formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time for appointments. Therapists can use session structure and homework to help clients apply new skills between meetings, which supports steady progress even when life is hectic.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and young adult issues among others.
How would she describe her way of working?
She listens carefully and then helps set practical goals. The approach emphasizes learning about thinking patterns and putting plans into action.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience, including a background in neuropsychology and work with trauma and brain injury.
What are her official credentials and where is she based?
She is a CA Psychologist 20610 and practices in California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
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