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Dr. Kristina Thompson

Therapist

Dr. Kristina Thompson

LPC

Mississippi · 13+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor helping people move forward

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  • Warm and direct
  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-informed care

About Kristina

Dr. Kristina Thompson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, addiction concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and related life changes. She also notes experience with intellectual disability and a range of attachment and family-related concerns. Dr. Thompson speaks English and brings 13 years of counseling experience to her work.

She aims to make sessions feel calm and straightforward. She focuses on building rapport first, and keeps the room nonjudgmental and open. Her style is warm and direct, offering encouragement and practical next steps rather than abstract theory.

Dr. Thompson uses several approaches depending on the issue. She draws on client-centered therapy to follow a person's lead, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and EMDR for trauma-related concerns when appropriate. She also uses motivational interviewing and narrative therapy to support change and reframe difficult stories.

In a session she will listen, reflect what she hears, and work with the person to choose strategies that fit their life. That can mean developing coping skills, practicing new communication patterns, or breaking down overwhelming problems into small steps. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Taking the step to start counseling is significant, and she frames the work as a collaboration. People who want encouragement, direction, and concrete tools to move forward can expect a respectful and focused working style.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Mississippi

Languages

English

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How her approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist reflect concerns, offer empathy, and help clients set goals that matter to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is practical and skills-based; it breaks thoughts and behaviors into small steps and builds new habits through practice. That structure adapts well to remote sessions because homework and skill practice can be reviewed between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related symptoms and involves guided processing of distressing memories; when EMDR is part of care the therapist explains how the steps work and what to expect.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can shift as progress is made, and clients help guide which techniques feel most helpful.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people find that remote work makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, hold shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Online sessions also let a therapist use worksheets, behavior plans, and between-session exercises to support steady progress.

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy and relationship challenges, and several related issues such as intellectual disability and attachment concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She aims for a warm, nonjudgmental environment and focuses on building rapport. Sessions emphasize listening, practical steps, and encouragement rather than abstract theory.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience as a counselor and over a decade working in mental health roles prior to that.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the credential LPC which stands for licensed professional counselor. She practices in Mississippi.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know whether in-person or online sessions are available.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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