she/her
Fanshen Thompson
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Calming, Empowering, Mindful, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Immigrants, Students
Years of Experience
16+
My approach is to assist clients to connect with the strengths and resilience they may or may not be aware they have.
License number
#25004
Therapy style
My style of therapy is warm, authentic, direct, and down-to-earth. My approach in sessions is to assist clients to connect with the strengths and resilience they may or may not be aware they have and support them to utilize those to make changes in their lives that are consistent with their goals in therapy. I work collaboratively with clients to be sure that therapy feels meaningful and beneficial. I believe strongly that each human has the capacity to heal, no matter how large or small their challenge appears.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relational
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Education
MA - Social Work, San Francisco State University
Interests
I love taking walks with my pandemic puppy Georgia, laughing with my family, seeing live music, and eating good food!