he/him
Calvin ThompsonLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
My style is collaborative, structured, and compassionate. I believe therapy should feel safe and supportive while also practical. Clients leave sessions with tools they can use right away, whether that means new ways to handle conflict, manage anxiety, or build clarity. I focus on progress while honoring each person’s values, identity, and cultural background. My goal is to help clients feel heard and understood while supporting meaningful, lasting change in what matters most to them.
About Calvin
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Calming, Challenging, Creative, Engaging, Humorous
Focus areas
Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Grief, Individual Therapy, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Premarital Counseling (2 adults in session), Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Sleep, Stress, Workplace Stress
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Immigrants, Non-monogamous relationships, Parents, Students, Veterans
Years of Experience
8+
My goal is to help clients feel heard and understood while supporting meaningful, lasting change in what matters most to them.
License number
#85527
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
Master of Social Work – Mental Health Concentration, University of Southern California, 2015
Internship – Metropolitan State Mental Hospital (DSH), Norwalk, CA, 2013–2014
Internship/Fieldwork – Children’s Institute Inc., Los Angeles, CA, 2014–2015
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Basic Training, Certification, 2022
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) – Higher Education Administration, University of Phoenix, 2023
Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy riding my Harley and exploring new places, especially through travel. I value time with family and close friends, whether sharing meals, attending events, or simply relaxing together. Music, fitness, and staying active are important to me, and I’m always looking for ways to recharge so I can bring fresh energy back to my work with clients.
License details
Calvin Thompson,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#85527 (exp August 2026)