She earned her doctorate degree (PhD) at The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. Dr. Thompson has extensive experience working with veterans and military service members and specializes in the treatment of PTSD and other trauma-related disorders in adults and older adolescents. Additional areas of clinical focus include individual and group treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, relationship difficulties, and addictive behavior in adults and older adolescents. Dr. Thompson also conducts comprehensive evaluations of psychological and emotional functioning. She primarily utilizes cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients move toward valued goals in treatment.