Tia Thompson is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and self-esteem struggles.
01About Tia
Tia Thompson is a licensed professional counselor in Pennsylvania with 15 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and self-esteem struggles. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Parents reading this on a phone will find clear, short explanations and a steady tone that aims to reduce overwhelm.
Her sessions center on understanding what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
She helps people untangle communication problems, feelings of abandonment, guilt and shame, and the loneliness that can come with mood challenges. Conversations are paced to match how someone prefers to work - more active problem solving or more reflective exploration. Tia draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape each plan.
She pays attention to relationship patterns and emotional triggers, then works with clients to build new skills for coping and connecting. The focus is often on small, achievable changes that add up over time. She uses everyday language in sessions and avoids jargon.
That makes it easier to practice new habits between appointments. People can expect a direct but compassionate approach that balances understanding with practical tools. Tia offers therapy in English and provides care through a range of online formats.
Her background as a Pennsylvania LPC informs her clinical work and how she designs treatment that fits a person's life and goals.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC019145 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1316701824 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used in her work are cognitive behavioral techniques and skills-based emotion work. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Skills-based emotion work helps people recognize triggers, manage intense feelings, and practice healthier ways of relating to others.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means sessions may emphasize practical exercises for some people and deeper reflection for others, adjusted over time as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people read facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill reminders, or when someone prefers writing about their experience. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting schedules while keeping continuity between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, and low self-esteem. Additional focus areas include abandonment, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and straightforward. Sessions combine emotional exploration with practical skill building to manage feelings and improve communication.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of counseling experience working with mood and anxiety concerns. That experience shapes how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC - in Pennsylvania. Sessions are offered to people located in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. You can then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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