Ina Thompson

Ina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young people facing common life struggles such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, substance issues, parenting stress, and coping with life changes. Ina offers therapy in English and German and approaches sessions with respect for each person’s story.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps clients identify practical steps and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals, breathing and grounding skills when needed, and hands-on strategies for managing mood, sleep, and attention challenges.

Ina draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thought and behavior patterns, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and committed action. Attachment-based ideas and client-centered listening guide how she responds in session.

She has worked with issues tied to family of origin, grief, aging, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, first responder stress, and LGBTQ concerns including gender dysphoria. Ina also supports people dealing with eating and sleep problems, bipolar and disruptive mood challenges, and forgiveness or abandonment themes.

Her aim is to make therapy practical and achievable. She assists people in setting realistic steps, tracking progress, and adjusting plans when life changes demand a different approach.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that align with those values. It often focuses on noticing difficult thoughts without getting stuck and practicing actions that matter to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and daily routine. That collaborative process includes checking what works and adjusting the plan over time.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to schedule around work, caregiving, or school. It also supports consistent skill practice between sessions, homework review, and using digital tools to track progress without promising any particular outcome.