Dr. Rebecca Thompson , CA Psychologist 20610

Dr. Rebecca Thompson is a California-based clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience and a strong background in neuropsychology. Her doctoral training and long clinical career have shaped a perspective that links brain function to thoughts, emotions, and behavior, helping clients and families understand how neurocognitive patterns influence daily life and recovery after upsetting events.

She approaches treatment with an open mind and a collaborative stance, guiding people toward practical goals while expecting active participation in the process. Dr. Thompson emphasizes helping clients consider alternative ideas, set plans in motion, and work toward improved quality of life rather than doing the work for them.

Her work spans trauma and post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, chronic pain, depression, social anxiety, relationship and performance concerns, and first responder issues. People who work with Dr. Thompson commonly find her easy to talk to, measured in her suggestions, and attentive to individual needs. She brings life experience and clinical knowledge together to find common ground and support each person on a journey of self-discovery.

Dr. Thompson is a California licensed clinical psychologist - CA Psychologist 20610.

CBT and Trauma-Focused Therapy for online care

Dr. Thompson uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that can be effective for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, panic, and stress-related concerns by teaching tools for managing thoughts and reactions.

She also employs Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the lingering effects of traumatic events. This approach helps clients process traumatic memories, reduce symptom distress, and develop coping strategies tailored to post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury recovery, and first responder-related trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Thompson collaborates with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods as treatment progresses so the plan fits the individual rather than expecting a one-size-fits-all solution.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, accommodate mobility or geographic limits, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. Licensed professionals can tailor format and frequency to support steady progress and real-world application of skills.