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Nadine Thompson, LICSW, LICSW - Rhode Island Therapist at Grow Therapy

Nadine Thompson, LICSW

Nadine Thompson, LICSW

(she/her)

LICSW
30 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Virtual

My name is Nadine Thompson, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. I earned my Master of Social Work degree, specializing in Clinical Practice, from Smith College School of Social Work in 1991. I also have post-graduate certification in Addiction counseling, multicultural practice, DBT, and Couples and Family Therapy. I've worked in many different settings with individuals and families who have a variety of personal issues such as depression/anxiety, stress, family problems, trauma/abuse, addiction, relationships/parenting, and more. Over the past 30 years as a clinician, my experience has taught me that the most important aspect of counseling by far is the rapport, connection, and comfort you feel with your therapist. Recently, I have come to really see the value in being able "to hold space" for clients to express their deepest feelings and possibly find the answers and direction that they need as they become more self-aware. We all want to be able to share our personal truths and be accepted and understood. I believe in the power of “telling our stories”, as a pathway to healing and resilience. Our work together may include you being able to see yourself and those around you more clearly and develop tools and strategies for creating change in your life.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, we will begin with brief introductions, general history, and cultural and familial background. We will then jump into exploring the issues that have brought you here.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My counseling style is warm and empathic and I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I approach counseling through a client-centered, narrative approach. My philosophy is that every client has strengths and solutions available for what they are going through. It is important for me to help my clients feel empowered to overcome their present life circumstances.

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My treatment methods

Culturally Sensitive Therapy

I believe that each client comes to the therapy process with a unique history and set of beliefs and values that affect their emotional life. Culturally sensitive therapy: focuses on my understanding of the client's background and belief system. This includes their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and other important elements of their culture and identity. We then work together to navigate and explore their challenges, growth, and resilience.

Daialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT is a talking therapy that helps a person learn to: Live in the moment Cope with stress Regulate emotions Improve relationships Understand and accept difficult feelings

Compassion Focused

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a type of psychotherapy that uses compassion training techniques to encourage kinder thinking habits. CFT aims to help people with mental and emotional healing by teaching them to be compassionate toward themselves and others. Psychology Tools CFT can be helpful for people who: Struggle with shame and self-criticism Have difficulty feeling warmth or kindness toward themselves or others Have a highly self-critical "inner voice" CFT can help people develop: Self-compassion Other-oriented compassion Feelings of safety Self-acceptance Comfort CFT was developed by clinical psychologist Paul Raymond Gilbert. It has been found to be helpful in a wide range of mental health contexts, including: Trauma, Anger, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression. What are the four key elements of compassion focused therapy? What is the difference between CBT and CFT? Is compassion-focused therapy an evidence-based practice? Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a type of psychotherapy that uses compassion training techniques to encourage kinder thinking habits. CFT aims to help clients with mental and emotional healing by teaching them to be compassionate toward themselves and others.