Dr. Kristina Thompson, LPC

Dr. Kristina Thompson helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, ADHD, and addiction. She also supports concerns related to relationships, intimacy, parenting, self-esteem, eating and sleeping problems, and coping with life changes. Dr. Thompson holds an MS and practices as an LPC in Mississippi.

She takes a warm, open approach in sessions. She aims to build rapport quickly and listens without judgment. Conversations focus on practical coping skills and steps a person can try between sessions.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, EMDR, motivational interviewing, and narrative therapy. Those methods are used to help people change unhelpful thinking, process difficult memories, increase motivation, or reshape how life stories are understood.

Dr. Thompson has 13 years of experience as a counselor and has helped with a wide range of concerns across clinical settings. That background informs how she matches tools to a person's needs and goals.

In sessions she focuses on clear goals and hands-on strategies. People can expect focused conversation, gentle challenge, and guidance on building new habits. She encourages small, achievable steps toward better daily functioning.

For someone who is ready to try therapy, Dr. Thompson offers straightforward support, direction, and encouragement aimed at helping people move forward and find workable ways to manage stress and distress.

How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with sleep or daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship so a person feels heard and supported while they make changes. EMDR helps people process difficult or traumatic memories by using guided attention while recalling those memories, which can reduce the intensity of trauma-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with a person about goals, history, and preferences and will suggest which methods to try first. That plan can be adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual cues help. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter updates, homework review, or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules while keeping focus on progress and usable skills.