Therapist profile
Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC
Mississippi
Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC - Anger and Trauma
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Mississippi / 2556
- NPI1891000915
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMississippi
About
- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Motivational interviewing
About Kristina
Dr. Kristina Thompson is an MS LPC - Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi with 13 years of counseling experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related problems. Her work includes attention to parenting strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and coping with life changes.
She takes a straightforward, person-focused approach in sessions. Conversations are practical and aimed at identifying unhelpful patterns. She uses concrete strategies to reduce reactivity, improve communication, and manage daily stressors without jargon.
Dr. Thompson draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the client. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. When trauma is involved she may use Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to address distressing memories.
Motivational Interviewing often appears when someone is struggling with addiction or big life changes, helping clarify values and next steps. Narrative Therapy is used to reframe stories people tell about themselves so they can move forward with less self-blame and more agency.
She aims to pair practical tools with collaborative planning. New clients complete a short intake so sessions can focus quickly on goals and workable steps for daily life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard; in practice this means the therapist helps clarify concerns and priorities and follows the client's lead on what to address first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems like anger and anxiety going and using exercises and homework to change them. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) works with disturbing memories by using structured processing techniques to reduce their emotional intensity and related symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will discuss options and collaborate with the client to choose methods that match goals, history, and personal preferences. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that working this way helps them apply CBT exercises between meetings and brings continuity to care while balancing everyday responsibilities.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and person-focused. She listens, reflects, and uses practical strategies to reduce reactivity and improve everyday functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a counselor and therapist working across a range of mental health issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS LPC - Master of Science, Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.