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Gloria Thompson

Gloria Thompson

Therapist · Indiana

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

  • Solution oriented
  • Holistic approach
  • Strengths based

About Gloria

Gloria Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and money or financial issues. She works with adults trying to manage ADHD symptoms, improve sleep, or navigate big life changes. Gloria aims to make the first steps into therapy feel straightforward and encouraging.

Her style is practical and focused on solutions. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities, and draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change everyday habits. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused work are woven in when they fit the client's goals.

Clients can expect a warm and respectful space for problem solving. Gloria emphasizes strengths and a holistic view of well-being, noting how physical routines and mental habits connect. She does not present trauma work as part of her practice.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, manageable steps. Gloria helps people set targets, try new strategies, and review what works. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, workplace strain, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about life purpose.

Gloria works from Indiana and communicates in English. She aims to keep therapy direct and usable, so people leave with practical tools they can try between sessions. If someone wants help sorting finances, career choices, or improving self-esteem, she partners with them to make realistic plans.

How Gloria Uses Practical Therapies Online

Gloria often blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address everyday problems. Client-Centered Therapy means she listens closely to what matters most to each person and follows their priorities when planning work together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood. Finding the right approach is part of the process. She partners with clients to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaborative process may start with simple goal setting and move toward techniques that fit the person’s life. Please confirm the specific session options available before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it simpler to schedule around work and caregiving. These practical benefits help many people try tools between meetings and keep progress steady without changing other responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD
Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Frequently asked questions

What problems does Gloria help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD-related struggles, sleep problems, and life changes. Money and financial issues are included among her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is solution-focused and client-centered with a strong Cognitive Behavioral Therapy influence. Sessions emphasize practical steps and personal strengths.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. That background includes work with depression, anxiety, substance use, and life transitions.

Where is she based and what is her credential?

She practices in Indiana and holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs and billing handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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