- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Self esteem work
About Tia
Tia Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are carrying anxiety, depression, mood disorder symptoms, relationship stress, or persistent feelings of guilt and shame. Her practice also addresses self-esteem struggles, social anxiety, and the loneliness that follows hard life changes.
Tia keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters now. She helps people talk through relationship patterns and communication problems. She also supports people managing bipolar mood swings and recurring low moods with practical strategies and clearer routines.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients understand their thoughts and behaviors. Conversations often include noticing unhelpful thinking, testing new ways of responding, and making small changes that fit day-to-day life. Tia also uses reflective work to look at how past experiences shape current reactions.
She values collaboration in sessions and helps people set short-term goals they can try between meetings. Work may include role-playing difficult conversations, learning emotion regulation skills, or experimenting with exposure to reduce social fear. Progress is measured by what the client notices changing in relationships and mood.
Tia offers sessions in English and practices in Pennsylvania. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and subscription details. To begin, complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment.
How evidence-based approaches work in remote sessions
Many clients with guilt, shame, anxiety, or mood problems respond well to techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral work. CBT-style methods focus on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts, then practicing different responses in everyday situations. This helps reduce the power of shame-driven thinking and provides concrete steps to try between meetings.Psychodynamic-informed work looks at how earlier relationships and experiences shape current feelings and patterns. Short, reflective conversations can reveal recurring themes such as abandonment fears or self-criticism, which then become clearer targets for change. This approach can be useful when understanding where guilt or shame came from matters to moving forward.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problem at hand. That collaboration means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of remote sessions are about fitting therapy into life. Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice new skills in the settings where they live and relate, then bring those experiences back to session for review.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
Tia works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationship strain, and issues around guilt and shame. She also supports people facing isolation, communication problems, and low self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques alongside reflective conversation. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts, trying new reactions, and improving communication skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a practicing clinician. That experience includes work with mood disorders and anxiety-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and sees clients based in that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign-up.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.