Carrie Thompson

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from San Diego State University and more than 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through life’s challenges. My professional background includes working in an outpatient mental health setting with adults experiencing severe mental illness, followed by two decades serving students ages 4–18 and their families within a school district setting.

Over the course of my career, I have provided individual therapy, crisis counseling, parent support, and connection to community resources while helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, family stress, life transitions, and school-related concerns. I obtained my LCSW four years ago and have continued expanding my clinical training and therapeutic approaches to best support the unique needs of each client.

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Informed CBT, and approaches that support individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress and related challenges. I believe therapy should be practical, compassionate, and tailored to each person’s strengths, goals, and lived experiences.

As someone who has spent many years working closely with children, teens, parents, and school communities, I understand the pressures families face balancing emotional well-being, relationships, academics, work, and everyday life. Clients often appreciate my calm, approachable nature and my ability to combine clinical expertise with genuine empathy and real-world understanding.

I welcome individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and identities and value creating an inclusive space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves. My goal is to help clients build resilience, gain insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.

I offer a warm, affirming, and collaborative space where clients can show up exactly as they are. My approach is solution-focused and grounded in curiosity, compassion, and practical support. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard, respected, and empowered to move toward meaningful change at your own pace.

My style is open-minded, down-to-earth, and supportive. I work with clients to build on their strengths, develop insight, and create realistic strategies for navigating life’s challenges. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, navigating relationship concerns, life transitions, identity exploration, or simply wanting to better understand yourself, I strive to create an environment where you feel safe, understood, and encouraged.

I value authenticity, inclusivity, and connection, and I welcome clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Together, we can focus on helping you gain clarity, strengthen resilience, and move toward the life and relationships you want with greater confidence and self-compassion.