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.
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, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Trichotillomania, 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, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701006300
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Ina is a wonderful therapist. She is highly approachable, and listens without judgement. Five Stars!
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Ina for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
The past one and a half in weekly therapy has been the most profound, life-changing therapy I’ve ever had throughout my lifetime.
I’d been chemically balanced for the past 18 yrs without therapy but kept repeating the same old negative thoughts/behaviors until I had to deal with deep internal issues.
Ina knew within 2 sessions of therapy what was the reason behind my suffering. She was the first therapist to identify the root cause of my inner child trauma wound and after that missing piece of the puzzle was revealed; the hardest work on creating change for myself slowly began. She face me incredible tools and therapeutic strategies to help me overcome my old self in order to become who I was meant to be since childhood. She led me to a healthier mindset and a new way to address the root cause of my suffering. This has been the most profound therapy I’ve ever had or done and I’m eternally grateful for the guidance, compassion, support and insight that Ina has shown me.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Ina for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
She’s extremely understating, doesn’t judge whatsoever, is willing to sacrifice appointment time to take care of important milestones immediately to move forward and feel better. And she has a beautiful dog named Penny. Makes me happy.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Ina for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is amazing and I am lucky to have found her
Written on Dec 29, 2023 after therapy with Ina for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
From the beginning, Ina effuses a warmth and energy that made me immediately comfortable and confident in her, therefore allowing me to feel more confidence in myself and this journey. I highly recommend Ina Thompson.
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Ina for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Ina is empathetic, a great listener and wise in her advice. I have greatly valued the therapy she has provided. She is also very calm, which is a wonderful trait in a therapist given how hyper I can be.
Written on Nov 14, 2023 after therapy with Ina for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management