Katranker Thompson is a wonderful woman with great insights and advice. I am very grateful to have met her and to have received help from her. She is simply the best!
Katranker Thompson, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Katranker is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Katranker. View 19 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Katranker was there when I needed her and she got me through a very hard time in my life. I recommend her!
More about Katranker
- 30 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
Welcome to BetterHelp which is a major step as you strive to enhance your quality of life through therapy . There may be some degree of ambivalence as you embark upon this new therapeutic journey. However, feel assured you have made a sound decision in the exploration of your feelings and thoughts as you seek to improved your quality of life.
My style is warm and interactive and I believe in treating each client with respect, compassion and sensitivity. I enjoy developing new relationships and working with clients to identify the specific problem and working together to create individualized treatment goals and plans . Your input in therapy is crucial given that you will be working diligently in order to achieve your identified goals. I look forward to our partnership in care and treatment .
My name is Katranker Thompson and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I graduated from Smith College School of Social Work located in Northampton, Massachusetts.
I have worked in the field of Social Work for over 25 years and have enjoyed every moment of serving those who may be at a crossroads in their lives and have decided to seek treatment. I have worked with individuals from different backgrounds who struggle with depression, anxiety, anger issues and adjustment disorders. I also have experience working with Veterans and their significant others around stress & anxiety.
My Clinical skills include treatment:
Depression
Stress & Anxiety
Grief Work
Caregiver Stress Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Messages are initiated through the BetterHelp portal for which I check messages twice a day. The platform for which therapy is conducted is telephone and video.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Bipolar disorder
Aging and geriatric issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Katranker Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942236898.
- LCSW · California · 8000 · Expires December 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Katranker Thompson
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Katranker Thompson is a wonderful woman with great insights and advice. I am very grateful to have met her and to have received help from her. She is simply the best!
Katranker was there when I needed her and she got me through a very hard time in my life. I recommend her!
Katranker is a seasoned therapist that is forward thinking. Highly recommend
Ms. Thompson was patient, listened, and had action plan for me. She regularly checked in which was very refreshing - you don't get that often!
I feel very supported and I have lots of tools to utilize to help in my personal development and growth as an individual. I feel like for the first in my life I’m actually changing and working on things I’m grateful for my therapist
Katranker Thompson is simply amazing!!
So far, so good
My favorite therapist to date. She was attentive, empathic and really knowledgeable about human behavior. I was given great tools and exercises to adopt as well.
Katranker is highly skilled and very attentive and I would highly recommend her to anyone!!
Katranker is an excellent therapist. I would strongly recommend her. The quality of service she provides is superb, professional, compassionate, prompt, supportive, and beneficial. She is an asset to me, the community and Better Help.
Love working with her. Very patient and attentive during session.
Katranker helped me work through several issues. She is the first therapist I’ve looked forward to meeting with every week and made me feel very comfortable talking about anything. I highly recommend Katranker.
Katranker approaches therapy by identifying specific goals for therapy and taking concrete steps to get there, week by week. She is very empathetic and well experienced.
Best therapist i've worked with. I've made great progress with the issues i've been working through and will continue to sessions with her.
Katranker did a great job in guiding me through the counseling process. The worksheets really helped put my scattered thoughts into perspective. Katranker's questions helped me find the true issues that led me to seek therapy. I highly recommend Katranker!
Knows what you’re saying/ what really is going on and connects the dots so quickly, it’s amazing.
Thank you so much for everything. You definitely helped me and my partner. We are now in couples counseling, and we are stronger with it Cheers Brian
I feel heard and am given tools to help with my “inner speak”.
I like that Ms Katranker sent worksheets to try to help me discover root causes
Frequently asked questions
Does Katranker Thompson offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Katranker Thompson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Katranker Thompson speak?
Katranker Thompson speaks English.
How many years of experience does Katranker Thompson have?
Katranker Thompson has 30 years of experience.
Where is Katranker Thompson licensed to practice?
Katranker Thompson is licensed to practice in California.
Does Katranker Thompson accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Katranker Thompson does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Katranker Thompson offer?
Katranker Thompson offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Katranker Thompson?
Katranker Thompson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Katranker Thompson?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.