- Skills focused
- Goal oriented
- English and German
About Ina
Ina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of experience. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with attention differences, trauma or abuse, and struggles around identity and gender. Sessions are offered in English and German.
Ina draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people build skills and make meaningful change. She listens for strengths and goals, then works with each person to set clear, doable steps. Conversations are direct but compassionate, focusing on what helps day to day.
Her work includes tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-oriented methods to help people manage painful feelings without getting stuck. Attachment-focused ideas guide work on difficult relationship patterns and repair where possible.
Ina’s style balances skills training with empathic listening. She aims to create an open environment where feelings can be named and plans can be tested. The emphasis is on small, steady progress a person can notice between sessions.
People choose Ina when they want a practical partner for coping with stress, improving mood, or managing life changes. She helps set goals and follows up on what’s working and what needs adjusting. To get started, clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow and schedule a session once matched.
Ina draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people build skills and make meaningful change. She listens for strengths and goals, then works with each person to set clear, doable steps. Conversations are direct but compassionate, focusing on what helps day to day.
Her work includes tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-oriented methods to help people manage painful feelings without getting stuck. Attachment-focused ideas guide work on difficult relationship patterns and repair where possible.
Ina’s style balances skills training with empathic listening. She aims to create an open environment where feelings can be named and plans can be tested. The emphasis is on small, steady progress a person can notice between sessions.
People choose Ina when they want a practical partner for coping with stress, improving mood, or managing life changes. She helps set goals and follows up on what’s working and what needs adjusting. To get started, clients use the site’s Start Therapy flow and schedule a session once matched.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English, German
How Ina’s approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them while committing to actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, often useful for stress, mood, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people rebuild safer, more reliable ways of relating.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, life goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. Sessions may mix approaches so the plan fits real-world needs rather than sticking to a single label.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try skills practice between meetings and bring real-life situations into discussion more quickly. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and tools to match each person's schedule and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, grief, addictions, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, and career concerns among others.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and collaborative, blending skills training with empathic listening to set clear, achievable goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 23 years of professional experience working with adults and young people on a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.