- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship work
- Solution focused methods
About Tawnya
Tawnya Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, addictions, and the transitions common in early adulthood.
She has worked across many settings including substance abuse treatment, mental health crisis care, domestic violence response, critical incidents, youth corrections, and both individual and couples work. Those experiences inform how she approaches individual counseling today.
In sessions she focuses on practical problem solving and on how a person sees themselves and the world. She helps people check whether their beliefs and actions are helping or holding them back. She also teaches emotional skills for managing ups and downs.
Her style draws on solution-focused and reality-based methods. She uses Client-Centered ideas to center the person's perspective, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at relationship patterns when relevant.
Many people come to her for help with life transitions, commitment or communication problems, workplace stress, substance concerns, and questions about purpose. She supports young adults navigating leaving home, first jobs, study, and relationship changes. Her aim is practical: give clear tools and honest reflection so people can move forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's perspective and building a respectful working relationship. It prioritizes listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can look at their issues more clearly. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing actions that keep problems going. It works well for anxiety, mood concerns, and practical coping strategies. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people shift how they respond to connection and conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or a session that avoids travel time. It can also let someone focus on talking without needing extra commuting, and certain exercises from CBT or EFT adapt well to a conversation over video or phone. Ask about format and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, addictions, and life changes, including young adult issues such as starting jobs or moving out.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and reality based, using solution-focused thinking and attention to how clients view themselves and their world.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience across substance abuse treatment, crisis work, domestic violence response, youth corrections, and both individual and couples settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any location details during the match process.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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