Dr. Rebecca Thompson, CA Psychologist 20610

With 20 years of experience in the field of neuropsychology, Dr. Rebecca Thompson brings a deep understanding of how the brain shapes thinking, emotion, and behavior. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults, and her background in neuropsychology informs a practical approach to assessment and treatment. Her doctoral training and life experiences that preceded graduate school have both influenced the way she supports people after upsetting or traumatic events, emphasizing an evidence-informed view of brain-behavior relationships.

Dr. Thompson approaches therapy with an open mind and invites clients to be active partners in the work. She explains that she will guide clients toward their goals and meet them at least halfway - she will not do the work for them but will walk alongside them, introduce alternative perspectives, help set plans in motion, and support efforts to improve quality of life. People who work with her commonly note that she is easy to talk to, careful in offering suggestions, grounded in her professional knowledge, and attuned to individual needs.

She is a California licensed clinical psychologist (license PSY 20610). Her practice includes specialties such as first responder issues, traumatic brain injury, posttraumatic stress disorder, living with chronic pain, depression, social anxiety, relationship concerns, and performance anxiety.

Trauma-Informed and Cognitive Behavioral Care Online

Dr. Rebecca Thompson uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy to guide online work in a structured, practical way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and experimenting with new behaviors and coping skills - it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and performance concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing distressing events with techniques tailored to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma and to strengthen recovery after abuse, accidents, or other traumatic experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Dr. Thompson treats that as a collaborative effort. She works with clients to clarify goals, assess what is and is not helpful, and adjust methods over time so that treatment fits the person’s needs, preferences, and life circumstances.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, her online practice provides flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from specialized care. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact, practice new skills between sessions, and access professional support from a licensed professional without the need for travel.