Abigail C Thompson
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsShe/Her/Hers
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Specialties • Insurance & Fees • LocationsAbby Thompson is a psychotherapist working with individuals in New York and California, Abby’s clients seek help with disordered eating, social pressures, understanding their wants and needs, and getting what they want out of relationships and sex. Abby is particularly passionate about serving new parents and young professionals. She is particularly sought out for her body-neutral, sex- and pleasure- positive, supportive approach to disordered eating and the transition to parenthood.
Abby's training is in somatic (body-based), relational, and mindful approaches. Her practice is science-informed, goal oriented, and flexible. In session, Abby uses the client's moment-to-moment experience to deeply understand and transform emotions. Feelings in the body, and the therapeutic relationship, can be powerful tools to access a state of calm, centered and confident.
Abby's style can be described as gently supportive yet direct and challenging. Humor and levity are just as welcome in the therapy session as the more difficult emotions- and both can lead toward positive transformation. She supports clients in setting and working toward meaningful, realistic goals.
Abby received her Masters degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies, where she currently supports emerging therapists as a clinical supervisor. She has over a decade of experience in private practice settings, Abby continuously trains in Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy and sex therapy. Outside of therapy, she enjoys science fiction and fantasy (both books and TV), exercising, a continuous rotation of creative pursuits, and exploring the city with her husband and daughter.
Binge eating disorder - Support around distorted body image and beliefs around food; counseling to reshape problematic behaviors and thought patterns; coping strategies for reducing or eliminating episodes of binge eating.
Body dysmorphia - Coping with negative beliefs and feelings of shame about one’s appearance; building skills to manage distressing situations and thought patterns
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Transition to new parenthood - Working with parents as they adjust to new parenthood
Abigail Thompson is not in-network with any insurances.
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Years of Experience: 11 years
Self Employed, Psychotherapist, 2017 - Present
Center for Mindful Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist, 2014 - 2016
Richmond Area Multi-Service- Wellness Centers, School Therapist, 2013 - 2015
Grateful Heart Counseling Center, Psychotherapist, 2013 - 2014
Center for Somatic Psychotherapy, Psychotherapist Trainee, 2012 - 2013
California Institute of Integral Studies, Masters in Counseling Psychology, 2013
New York University, Individualized Study in Body Image and Creative Arts Therapies, 2008
New York: 002007
California: 94639
English
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