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John Thompson, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hello, my name is John. I am a licensed therapist and semi retired from private practice of 25 years in rural west Tennessee. I have worked in varied milieus: with disabilities, addiction facility, community mental health, psychiatric hospital, group home and private practice. I am a veteran, with a loving home and family (and pets). Both of my parents worked in the 'helping profession', so I came by it naturally. I believe in counseling and therapy. I have used most of the therapeutical interventions that are called for. I believe in matching the intervention with the issue and individual's needs. I look forward to meeting and working with you. I have read your profile and am comfortable working with these issues. Should you have any questions relative to our 'connecting' please don't hesitate to contact me, I want to help.

SPECIALTIES:
* Anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, compulsions
* Substance abuse/addiction
* Mental health issues: depression, anxiety, bi-polar, PTSD, (other DSM V criteria)
* Family conflicts-anger management, substance abuse, parenting, divorce, abandonment, couples re-unification
* Grief-end of life, hospice, bereavement
* PTSD-trauma, military issues, survivor issues
* ADHD- behavior modification, parent skill training

ALSO EXPERIENCED IN:
I am a former member of the International Critical Incident Foundation, The Crisis Care Network, NBCC, American Psychological Assoc., NADAC, AMHCA, and TMHCA.
I have had experience in setting up a Drug Court and being part of the therapy in that program.
I had many referrals from the court system dealing with abuse, domestic violence, addiction and parenting. As a veteran I ran a support group for military personnel, helped many through PTSD issues and help in getting their disability. I have done extensive work in the field of substance abuse and worked in a facility for over two years.
I have been certified: Moral Recognition Therapy, Domestic Violence Perpetrator; Disaster MH Services for American Red Cross and Anger Mgt. As a Christian counselor I lead a grief support group and am a bereavement minister. I did work in a teenage boys group home doing behavior modification and parental skill training.

CLINICAL APPROACHES
Cognitive behavior- CBT; Client -Centered; Existential Therapy; Solution-Focused Therapy; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Addictions counseling.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 35




Professional experience

30yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

TN LPC 717

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for John Thompson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

John is a great listener and provider of quality advice from years of experience, both professional and personal. Wish I had met him 10 years ago.

Written on Nov 19, 2023 after therapy with John for 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

John has been very helpful in allowing me to understand my relationship and open up about how I’m feeling

Written on Nov 13, 2023 after therapy with John for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

John has been great! He has ideas and things to help the toughest situations. Thank you John! God bless.

Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with John for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder

John is a great listener and source of advice. He provides simple, actionable ways to improve life, communication, and connection. He has been particularly helpful for me as a vet. Thanks John.

Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue

He offers practical applications to help with your issue. I love that.

Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with John for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

John understands and is very empathetic. I greatly appreciate what he has recommended for me and him listening and helping.

Written on Jul 06, 2023 after therapy with John for 4 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse