Dr. Kathy Thompson
Dr. Kathy Thompson
Dr. Kathy Thompson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who specializes in individual therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Thompson is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and enjoys working with first responders, children, adolescence, and LGBTQ individuals. Dr. Thompson completed training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) and offers EMDR sessions. Dr. Thompson received her Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Florida Southern College in 2004, master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Capella University in 2017, and her doctorate 2021. Dr. Thompson has an extensive background in child and family services and transitioned from child welfare professional to counselor in 2017. Dr. Thompson began working in private practice in 2019 and has spent the last 4 years working directly with first responders and individuals in crisis. Dr. Thompson prefers to collaborate with each individual client in identifying and achieving goals after establishing a trusting relationship. Dr. Thompson desires to work together to find realistic and lasting ways to achieve successful outcomes. Dr. Thompson‘s primary approach is integrative with a heavy influence on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), where exploring maladaptive thinking can change behavior. Other strategies are developmental, psychoanalytical, and humanistic in approach and encourage one to develop a stronger healthier sense of self. All approaches are evidence-based meaning research has influenced the practice.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is more of a dialogue than screening. It is my goal to learn directly from the individual how we can work together and what it is that we can work towards. We will get to know one another in an authentic and relaxed atmosphere.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I spent 17 years working in child & family services in central Florida prior to working as a psychotherapist full-time. Since 2017, I have worked with several individuals with varying mental and behavioral health issues in community mental health and private practice settings. I obtained my PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision upon the completion of research in the area of LGBTQ wellbeing. I have also had the privilege to teach graduate & doctoral level students, train law enforcement professionals, and maintain a presence in community mental health. My areas of focused training are in trauma and LGBTQ issues; however, I have had the honor of working with individuals navigating, depression, anxiety, obsessive compulsive difficulties and everything else in between. It is my hope that through working together, you will strengthen your sense of self, well-being, and holistic wellness.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Seeking help is hugely underrated as a courageous and brave act. I love to work with children, adolescents, and/or adults who are looking for change or a better sense of self.
About Dr. Kathy Thompson
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exploring maladaptive thinking patterns can help address concerns and change patterns of behavior.
EMDR
EMDR helps process stressful events in a way that allows the individual to choose how much they want to share regarding details of a memory or event with the therapist.
Play Therapy
Play is the language of children. I prefer to learn the individual’s interests and build therapy around their likes and dislikes. Often, youth tell me they feel as though they are playing and not “doing therapy”.