John Thompson

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience spanning child welfare, institutional settings like the Department of Corrections and Kaiser Permanente, and private practice. This give me a uniquely grounded perspective on the full range of human experience. I've worked extensively with families, adolescents, and adults, helping people navigate mood and personality disorders, domestic violence, anger management, and the complex aftermath of adoption and reunification. I am culturally competent and committed to meeting every client exactly where they are, with unconditional positive regard and a deep belief that there are always underlying causes behind the symptoms and behaviors that bring someone to therapy.

My approach is integrative. I draw from a range of evidence-based treatment modalities and weave in each client's culture and faith as essential parts of the healing process. Rather than imposing a one-size-fits-all model, I actively invite my clients into the process, asking for their input and treating therapy as a true collaboration. I've found that lasting outcomes happen when people feel genuinely heard, respected, and included in shaping their own path forward.

In our first session, you can expect a warm, judgment-free conversation where I take the time to truly understand your story, your goals, and what has brought you to seek support. We'll explore your history together, and I'll begin getting a clear picture of your needs so we can chart a direction that feels right for you. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling genuinely heard and confident that we're building a relationship grounded in trust, respect, and collaboration.