I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 8 years of professional experience and more than 15 years in the helping field. My approach to therapy is warm, direct, relational, and human. I believe healing happens best in spaces that feel safe, authentic, and collaborative; not stiff or overly clinical.
I use evidence-based practices such as DBT, CBT, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches. I often use visual tools, metaphors, and real-life examples to help make abstract concepts more understandable and practical. Therapy with me is active and engaged—we don’t just talk about change, we work toward it.
My communication style is conversational and supportive, and I value honest dialogue. I aim to meet clients where they are without judgment, while also gently challenging patterns that no longer serve them. I do not believe in minimizing anyone’s pain or comparing suffering—your experience matters exactly as it is.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
Clients often describe me as:
• Warm and approachable
• Straightforward but compassionate
• Relatable and real
• Supportive but not passive
• Engaged and collaborative
If you’re looking for a therapist who feels human, not robotic—someone who balances professionalism with authenticity—we may be a great fit.
That said, if you prefer a very formal, highly structured, or emotionally distant therapy style, I may not be the best match—and that’s okay. Therapy works best when the fit feels right.
Who I Help
I specialize in working with individuals navigating:
• Trauma and complex trauma
• Anxiety and depression
• Grief and loss
• Self-esteem and identity
• Relationship challenges
• Life transitions
• Substance use and recovery
• Emotional regulation and stress
I also work with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and want tools—not just talk.
My Philosophy
I believe healing is not about perfection—it’s about self-understanding, self-compassion, and growth. I value curiosity over judgment, progress over pressure, and connection over performance.
You don’t need to have everything figured out to start therapy. You just need a willingness to show up.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, 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, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
UT LCSW 14250959-3501
VT LICSW 089.0136882
ME LCSW LC25317
AZ LCSW LCSW-22387
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Regina 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.
Regina has been such a wonderful resource for my inner healing. She listens to understand and then we make a plan on how to move through those issues. Her warmth and brightness as well as a wealth of experience and education makes her a wonderful therapist. Would highly recommended, especially if you are neurodivergent:)
Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Regina for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I absolutely love her! I am even thinking of passing the information on to friends who are in similar mental health concerns as I am with family drama, work stress, and personal exhaustion going on a result. I am thinking I connected better with her then the first therapist who required in person and could only treat me as long as I was in state. Doesn’t work so well when I don’t have a vehicle at this time…. So glad I found someone I connect better with and can trust more
Written on Dec 25, 2025 after therapy with Regina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I love connecting with Regina because I feel seen and heard. Her empathy is spot on and it allows for great connectivity in our conversations. She’s able to use her expertise to help guide me yet stays relatable and real. She’s helped me a lot already in only a few sessions! I look forward to more with her.
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Regina for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Regina is great! I'm so thankful we met!
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Regina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
She was easy to relax and relate to. It was comfortable to chat without feeling like I'm overwhelming or a burden.
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Regina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Regina has a way of engaging that makes you feel like a normal human before she gives you the tools to be a normal human. There is no perpetuation of stigma in the space she holds for you- you are in control and never villainized. She truly believes in her clients and doesn’t just listen- she hears. She is realistic and sets the pace that you need. I am so appreciative of her and her approach. I am grateful I got matched with Regina.
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Regina for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes