Therapist profile
Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC
Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC - Family and parenting focus
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- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristina
Dr. Kristina Thompson is an MS LPC (Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Mississippi with 13 years as a counselor. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, addiction, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and related issues.
She keeps sessions direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening at home and what changes feel doable. She uses clear questions, reflective listening, and problem-solving steps so people can try small strategies between meetings.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. When trauma is central, she includes EMDR to address traumatic memories alongside talk work.
Motivational interviewing appears where change feels stalled, helping to clarify goals and increase readiness. Narrative techniques are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships, and to test alternate, more helpful stories.
Her background spans many settings and a wide range of issues, including adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and substance-related problems. She aims to match methods to each person's needs rather than follow a single formula.
People who want straightforward, goal-focused conversations about home life, parenting strain, or personal coping often find this style useful. To begin, viewers are invited to review online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's concerns. The therapist reflects what matters to the individual and helps people set the priorities they want to address, which can be useful for parenting strain or relationship stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to test unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors at home, and measure what changes reduce anxiety or low mood. EMDR is used when trauma memories are part of the problem. It combines guided recall of painful events with structured bilateral stimulation to reduce the intensity of those memories while also using talk-based supports. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and decide together which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress, setbacks, or new information emerge. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or making it simpler to join when bandwidth is limited. Ask about the specific session options offered when scheduling so sessions match practical needs.Areas of focus
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?
She helps people with parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and disputes that affect household life.
How does she approach therapy in sessions?
Her style is direct and client-centered, using listening, practical problem solving, and steps to test changes between sessions.
How many years has she practiced as a counselor?
She has 13 years of experience working as a counselor and clinician in mental health settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an MS LPC (Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor) and practices in Mississippi.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and services; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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