- Warm listening
- Practical tools
- Trauma-aware
About Kristina
Dr. Kristina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi. She has 13 years of experience as a counselor and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and codependency. She listens without judgment and aims to make it easier to talk about hard things.
She uses a straightforward, warm approach in sessions. She focuses on building rapport first so people feel heard. From there she helps clients identify coping tools and small steps to move forward.
Her work draws on several practical methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person’s own goals at the center of the work.
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma-related distress and Motivational Interviewing to support change when people feel stuck. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe their life stories and shift perspective.
Dr. Thompson has supported people with a wide range of concerns, including grief, anger, intimacy issues, parenting strain, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress. She works with issues tied to adoption, attachment, autism, and substance use when relevant to a person’s goals.
Taking the first step can be hard, and she frames therapy as collaborative. She aims to offer encouragement, direction, and practical strategies so clients can make changes that fit their lives.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following a person’s lead, helping them set goals that matter. Online sessions can replicate this by giving space to talk and by checking in on what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; online work often includes short exercises, thought records, and behavioral experiments that fit into daily life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma-related distress and involves guided processing to reduce the impact of troubling memories; when EMDR is used, the therapist explains the steps and works at a pace that feels manageable.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting as progress is made.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people use written exercises between meetings. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a specific format or outcome.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, codependency, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a warm, open, and non-judgmental style that focuses on building rapport and working collaboratively to find practical coping tools.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a counselor and over a decade working in mental health settings prior to that clinical role.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds an MS LPC credential and practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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