Ina Thompson, LPC
Compassionate counselor who centers your story
Details
| Name | Ina Thompson |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English, German |
| Years in practice | 23 |
About Ina
Ina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of clinical experience. She draws on a broad base of work with adults and young people to help with common struggles like anxiety, depression, stress, grief, and parenting challenges. Ina speaks English and German and offers straightforward, empathetic support.
Over her career she has worked with people facing trauma, abuse, attention differences, substance problems, and relationship or career stress.
Background and approach
She pays attention to practical problems such as sleeping, eating, and coping with major life changes. Her approach values each person's story and strengths as a starting place for change. Ina uses multiple approaches to match what a person needs in the moment.
She draws on Narrative ideas to help people reframe hard experiences and on CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thinking habits. Her work also includes attachment-informed and client-centered methods to strengthen relationships with self and others. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused.
Ina aims to create a respectful space where people can talk through feelings, set realistic goals, and practice new ways to cope. She describes therapy as a collaborative process rather than a list of fixed steps. Many people come to her for help with anger, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, compassion fatigue, and identity-related concerns including LGBT topics.
Ina also supports those dealing with adoption and foster care histories, caregiving stress, first responder issues, and aging-related adjustments.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Ina works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ina among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ina directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ina directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skill-based approaches work online
Ina blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered work to help people untangle the stories they tell about themselves and make meaningful changes. Narrative Therapy examines the personal story and separates the person from their problems, which can reduce shame and open new options. ACT focuses on values and small actions that matter, helping people move forward even when difficult thoughts or feelings remain. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and empathy to make sure the therapist follows the client's lead.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ina treats the choice of methods as a team effort, looking at a person's goals, current struggles, and preferences. She may combine narrative, ACT, and client-centered techniques over time to match what helps most in day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful when visual cues and deeper conversation are needed. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for short check-ins, skill practice, or scheduling around busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while still working on the issues that matter.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Ina commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleeping and eating problems, self-esteem, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and collaborative. She centers each person's story and mixes narrative work with practical skills to help people manage feelings and make changes.
What is her professional background?
Ina has 23 years of experience working with adults and adolescents across a range of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German. She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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