Dr. Katina Hill-Thompson, LCSW

Dr. Katina Hill-Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with 22 years of professional experience supporting individuals and families through life transitions and emotional challenges. She brings sustained experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns, tailoring care to each person’s distinct circumstances. Dr. Hill-Thompson emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in therapeutic work, and she collaborates with clients to design treatment plans and conversations that reflect their priorities and goals.

Her practice addresses a broad range of needs including parenting struggles, stress and coping, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders, and challenges tied to attachment and family-of-origin dynamics. She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and supports women and young adults navigating major life changes. As an LCSW Dr. Hill-Thompson draws on clinical training in evidence-informed approaches to help clients build practical skills and insight.

Recognizing that beginning therapy can require courage, Dr. Hill-Thompson affirms that first step and aims to make the process approachable and collaborative. She accepts international clients and offers flexible modes of care to meet clients where they are. Her professional license is FL LCSW SW10887, reflecting her credential as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Dr. Katina Hill-Thompson integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her work to address emotional pain and relationship patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and build meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings arise - it is often helpful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship experiences shape current connections and emotional responses, and it supports healing in relationships, intimacy-related issues, and family dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Hill-Thompson collaborates with each client to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to achieve.

Online therapy offers flexible options that can fit into busy schedules and different life situations. Dr. Hill-Thompson provides care by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and accessible. These remote options make regular, consistent work with a licensed professional more attainable for people across locations and time constraints.