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Dr. Rupert Thompson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder
  • Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m someone who believes that therapy and psychiatric care should feel like a real conversation, not a clinical interrogation. You should know that I’m a big advocate for transparency—I’ll be honest with you about our progress, and I encourage you to do the same with me. I value the work as much as the outcome, and I’m deeply committed to being a steady, non-judgmental presence in your life. I’m not here to just check boxes; I’m here to listen, challenge you when needed, and celebrate your wins alongside you.

My approach to therapy

Think of my care as a custom-built toolkit. Being an integrative provider means I don’t stay boxed into just one way of thinking. I draw from various therapeutic and medical perspectives to create a plan that actually makes sense for your daily life. We might look at how stress shows up in your body, or how your habits influence your mood. It’s a collaborative process where we figure out what works for you, rather than trying to fit you into a rigid clinical mold

What you can expect from me

The first session is where we start building our working relationship. Finding the right mental health provider is a lot like any other important relationship—it has to feel right. In our time together, I prioritize understanding the why behind your goals rather than just treating symptoms. Because I value a holistic and thorough approach, I am not the right fit for those seeking a brief, 15-minute medication check. I’m here for the people ready to explore their unique needs and use all of the available tools to handle whatever life throws their way.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Native American, South Asian, Asian, Hispanic, Latinx, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Caucasian, Pacific Islander, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Direct, Holistic, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSN (Master of Science in Nursing) at Herzing University
  • License type
    APRN (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse) (Maryland), NP (Nurse Practitioner) (New York), APRN-CNP (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Sleep disorder
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility, Transgender issues, Diabetes, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Transpersonal, Unified Protocol (UP), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic, Schema, Somatic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Strength-Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Multi-Systemic (MST), Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Behavior Modification, Jungian, Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Gestalt, Exposure Response Prevention, Art Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strategic Family Therapy, Structural Family, Attachment Based, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Psychoanalytic, Seeking Safety, Milan Systemic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Parent Management Training (PMT), Multidimensional Family, Play, Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Bowen Family Systems, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Experiential, Behavioral Activation (BA), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Behavior Management, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Biofeedback, Behavioral, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Brief Dynamic, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Medication management, Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Infants / Toddlers, Children, Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    45A Lander Street
    Newburgh, NY 12550