Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Ina works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Virginia
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English, German
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ina
Ina Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and young people who face common life stresses and mental health concerns. Ina speaks English and German and uses several practical therapy methods to help people find better ways to cope.
Ina focuses on everyday problems like anxiety, depression, stress, anger and impulse control, and grief. She also supports people dealing with attention challenges, trauma or abuse, addiction concerns, sleep and eating issues, and changes tied to aging or caregiving.
Background and approach
Her work includes support around gender and LGBT matters and first responder-related stress. Her approach is straightforward and strengths-based. Sessions tend to center on clear goals, skill-building, and learning new ways to respond to difficult feelings.
She draws on tools from cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and attachment-based ways of understanding relationships. Ina aims to build a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through their concerns and try practical steps between sessions. She frames the work as a collaboration and encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time.
Parents who are worried about anger, school or behavior concerns will find direct strategies and coping tools. Therapy can include brief skills work, longer problem-solving conversations, or a mix depending on the person’s needs. Sessions are offered in English and German and available through a range of online formats.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
What Ina works with
Everything Ina lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ina's practice.
- 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 Ina lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer priorities and steadier behavior. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, anger, sleep and eating problems, and mood difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ina collaborates with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals and daily life. That partnership means she will layer techniques - for example ACT ideas, CBT exercises, or attachment-informed reflection - based on what helps the person make progress.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief updates, coaching-style guidance, and written reminders of strategies learned in sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule while still focusing on steady skill building and emotional work.
Questions people ask about Ina
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Ina helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, career and self-esteem concerns, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, strengths-based style focused on clear goals and skill building. Sessions mix problem-solving, emotional work, and practice of new coping strategies.
What background and experience does she bring?
Ina has 23 years of professional experience working with adults and adolescents across many mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.