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Ina Thompson, LPC
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About me
Hello, I am a Licensed Therapist (LPC) in Virginia, USA with over 23 years of professional work experience. I have helped clients (both adults and children/adolescents) with various mental health and/or life struggles related to depression, anxiety, coping with trauma/abuse, stress, anger and impulse control problems, grief, aging, difficulties adjusting, low self-esteem, attention deficits, autism spectrum, relational/marital problems, substance abuse issues, parenting challenges, Military/ Veterans issues, care taker fatigue/burn out, Gender dysphoria and LGBTQ issues. Some of the therapeutic techniques I utilize include but are not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and some Attachment-Based Therapy skills as well as a strength and goal oriented approach. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. With my clients I strive to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. Together we can focus on the goals you would like to achieve and collaborate to bring some relief to your stressors. I offer my therapy services in both English or German language and look forward to working with you.
Professional experience
23yrs in practice
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, First Responder Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Immigration Issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
VA LPC 0701006300
Reviews
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Ina is wonderful! She is a great listener and then gives excellent, practical, actionable advice. I have benefited from her therapy (and continue to do so). Highly Recommend!
Written on May 13, 2023 after therapy with Ina for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Ina is kind, intelligent, and very attentive.
I feel like the tools she’s taught/ recommended for me have helped me stay focused on the solution rather than the problems.
I highly recommend Ina as a resource to support development and nurturing of self resilience. She’s phenomenal!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Ina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
She’s a great listener, very insightful and she holds a plethora of tools to share with you. I also really appreciate frequent quotes she shares
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Ina for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ina is a wonderful therapist! She is very attentive and seems to find the root of the problem most of the time. She is considerate of time and always willing to work with my schedule. I am amazed by the progress I've made in just two weeks. I would most definitely recommend her to a friend!
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Ina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Highly recommend
Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Ina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem