About Tia
Tia Thompson is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with relationships and self-esteem. She works with clients who struggle with mood disorders, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and shame. Her manner is warm and straightforward so parents can quickly see what to expect when they reach out.
Tia brings 15 years of experience in counseling to each session. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Sessions often include talking through recent problems, learning new ways to respond to strong emotions, and practicing communication skills that improve relationships. Her work emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and build coping skills. She helps clients notice patterns that keep them stuck and then try different responses.
Progress is tracked in small, achievable goals so change feels manageable. Tia pays attention to the whole person and the situations that shape their feelings. She supports people dealing with abandonment wounds, guilt, and loneliness as well as broader mood concerns like bipolar disorder.
The focus is on understanding what matters most to the client and moving toward healthier day-to-day routines. Sessions are offered through several online formats to fit different schedules. Tia uses a collaborative style and encourages people to be active partners in their care.
The aim is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and stronger connections over time.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Two evidence-based approaches commonly used are cognitive behavioral techniques and skills-based therapies. Cognitive behavioral techniques involve noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and low mood. Skills-based methods focus on practical tools for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and handling conflict more calmly.A collaborative process helps decide the right approach. The therapist and client look at problems, goals, and preferences together and try methods that fit the person’s life. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for conversations that need visual cues, while phone sessions can fit a short break during the day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, written reflections, and support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around school, work, and family schedules.
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What this counselor works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
- Experience
- 15 years
- Licensed
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English