Dr. Katina Hill-Thompson

Dr. Katina Hill-Thompson is a Florida licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, relationship strain, depression, anxiety, and parenting stress. She speaks plainly and treats each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is nervous about starting therapy.

Dr. Hill-Thompson draws on many approaches to shape practical work in sessions. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She leans on acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and commit to small, workable steps. Attachment-based methods inform how she talks about closeness, trust, and family patterns.

Over 22 years of practice, she has supported people coping with trauma, mood disorders, and difficulties around intimacy. She also addresses issues like abandonment, forgiveness, guilt, and shame in focused conversations. Her work includes helping with disruptive mood patterns and family-of-origin concerns.

Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs and goals. Dr. Hill-Thompson emphasizes clear communication and practical skills that can be used between appointments. She encourages people to set reachable goals and to notice small changes as they build more stable routines.

She accepts international clients and offers services from her Florida practice. To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. The process is described as a step-by-step match toward a collaborative plan.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters to them, and take small steps toward those values. It is often useful for anger, depression, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practicing new responses; it is helpful for anxiety, low mood, and practical coping skills.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how a method feels in practice. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. For some people, not being in an office helps them try skills in everyday settings and bring those experiences back to session for discussion. Licensed professionals aim to tailor session length and focus to what fits a person’s routine and goals.