She graduated with her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and a graduate minor in Disaster Science and Management from Louisiana State University in 2014. Dr. Thompson completed her predoctoral internship in rural integrated care in Nebraska. Her postdoctoral training at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center included the assessment and treatment of children in the foster care system. Dr. Thompson joined the medical staff at Children’s Mercy in 2015 and her primary role is as a trauma psychologist providing psychological assessment and treatment for children exposed to trauma. In addition, she provides consultation for children participating in the Operation Breakthrough program in Kansas City, MO. Her research interests include fostering resilience in children impacted by trauma.