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Ina Thompson

Ina Thompson

Therapist · Virginia

Compassionate counselor for life and money stress

  • Goal focused
  • Values centered
  • English and German

About Ina

Ina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of experience. She has worked with adults and young people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and problems with anger and impulse control. Ina also addresses issues like grief, ADHD, eating and sleeping concerns, caregiver stress, and challenges related to gender identity and LGBTQ matters.

Ina uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. Conversations focus on strengths and concrete steps clients can try between meetings. Sessions aim to help people manage emotions, reduce distress, and make choices that match their values.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Ina treats each person as the expert on their life while offering tools and perspectives that can shift stuck patterns. She emphasizes clear goals and measurable progress rather than long lists of jargon.

Ina can meet in either English or German. She has helped people with work stress, relationship strain, addiction concerns, parenting difficulties, and the strain that comes with major life transitions. Her background includes work with first responders, veterans, and those coping with care-related burnout.

People who want a practical, goal-focused approach that still values feelings may find her helpful. She encourages small steps and steady change, working with clients to reduce symptoms and build a more manageable daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them. It focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action that matches those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for managing anxiety, mood problems, sleeping and eating concerns, and attention-related struggles by breaking problems into clear steps to practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ina will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That shared decision-making means strategies can be adjusted as progress is tracked and life circumstances change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when useful, and reduce travel time. Because session formats are not listed here, confirm the current options before booking so you know how meetings will happen. Many people find that remote sessions help them keep therapy consistent during life transitions or when juggling work and caregiving responsibilities.

Areas of focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHDAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Ina works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting challenges, and career or life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a practical, collaborative approach that combines skills training and talk therapy. The focus is on setting clear goals and using tools between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

Ina has 23 years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and provides services based on that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and German.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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 together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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