Dr. Rebecca Thompson , CA Psychologist 20610

Dr. Rebecca Thompson is a California-licensed clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience who brings a neuropsychological perspective to clinical care. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, developing an understanding of how the brain’s structure and function shape thought, emotion, and behavior. Her doctoral training and varied life experiences inform an approach that links evidence-based assessment with practical strategies for daily living.

Dr. Thompson frames therapy as a collaborative journey. She listens with an open mind, helps clients set concrete goals, and offers guidance while encouraging active participation in the change process. She aims to help people consider alternative perspectives, create step-by-step plans, and work toward improved functioning rather than doing the work for them. Those who have worked with her often find her easy to talk to, thoughtful in her suggestions, and attentive to individual needs.

Her clinical interests include trauma and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain and illness, depression, social anxiety, relationship and performance concerns, and issues faced by first responders. She also works with life transitions, sleep difficulties, ADHD, grief, anger, self-esteem, and career and purpose questions. Dr. Thompson holds California psychologist license number CA Psychologist 20610, indicating her qualification to practice as a clinical psychologist in the state.

CBT and Trauma-Focused Care Delivered Online

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more constructive thinking and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and performance-related concerns and focuses on practical skills and measurable progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy emphasizes understanding and processing the impact of traumatic events, offering strategies to reduce symptom distress and support recovery after abuse, accidents, or other overwhelming experiences.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Thompson collaborates with clients to determine what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines clinical assessment with client feedback to tailor interventions, adjusting methods as progress is made so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from varied locations, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care across life transitions, helping therapy fit more easily into everyday life.