Terri is a registered Psychological Assistant, with a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from PGSP - Stanford Psy.D. Consortium in Palo Alto, CA. She has experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families. Dr. Thompson specializes in Play Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Terri works with individuals and groups utilizing treatments developed by the National Center for PTSD. For children and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Dr. Thompson received training from Stanford to utilize a family-based treatment; cognitive and interpersonal approach for adolescents and adults. For other child and adolescent issues, i.e. ADHD, she works with parents, teachers and other professionals. Terri enjoys working with couples and families to improve on the dynamics of the relationships. Terri is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Santa Clara County Psychological Association. Dr. Thompson enjoys leading workshops and her hobbies include attending jazz concerts, listening to gospel jazz and traveling the world.

Education:
Stanford Psy.D. Consortium - Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
PGSP-Stanford Psy.D. Consortium - M.S. in Clinical Psychology
San Jose State University - M.A. in Health Care Administration
San Jose State University - B.S. in Health Science
San Jose State University - B.A in Biological Sciences

Areas of Focus:
Eating disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Anxiety
Depression
Anger
Grief and loss
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Attention Deficit Disorder

Seminars, Workshops and/or Memberships:
American Psychological Association
Santa Clara County Psychological Association

Professional Training:
Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting - Issues and Answers for Mandated Reporters. Presented by the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency, Department of Family & Children’s Services
The 8th Annual Stanford Symposium on Developmental Approaches to Psychopathology “Mind, Affect and Mood: Connects and Disconnects”. Presented by the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Cognitive Behavioral Couples Therapy: Recent Theory and Techniques. Presented by Dr. Lynn Rankin-Esquire at Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine.
Meeting the Challenge of Today and Tomorrow. Presented at the Association of Black Psychologists 36th International Convention, Washington, D.C.