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Cleo Thompson, LICSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Cleo is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Cleo. View 52 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Massachusetts and North Carolina

Recent reviews

Cleo is amazing, she's very responsive and has helped me grow and made me reflect on myself

Reviewed August 2024

Cleo Thompson is an amazing therapist and person she is able to really pin point the root cause of whatever mental health issue you are dealing with and work on it in various ways that work for you and your personality. She is great at listening and letting you know the truth but in the most positive and respectful way ever.

Reviewed June 2024

More about Cleo

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LICSW, LCSW

Hello and thank you for visiting my page.

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in North Carolina. I have over fifteen years of experience working with preteens to seniors. My experiences have taught me the importance of being an active listener who is nonjudgmental and noncondemning. In my work it is important for me to inspire others.

My specialties include Ethnic discovery, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, and Executive Functioning skill development. Because every situation is different and flexibility is important I also use eclectic variations of meditation, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Strength-Based strategies. Since prayer has shown to relieve tension and provide focus, together we will consult about its use during the counseling sessions. My willingness to hear your words and heart will guide the depth of our discussions in the establishment of goals.



In much of the Bible, we learn about peace, joy and well being. Together we will pursue and practice skills to diminish or resolve issues that get in the way of obtaining your own level of well-being. I am inspired by Philemon 1:5-6, and the good things Christ has for you.

It would be my privilege to assist you in finding your place of peace, joy, and wellbeing.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Depression Family conflicts Parenting issues Self esteem Multicultural concerns

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Cleo Thompson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891260626.

  • LICSW · Massachusetts · 117905 · Expires July 2025
  • LCSW · North Carolina · C010870 · Expires July 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 Cleo Thompson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

52 reviews

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Cleo is amazing, she's very responsive and has helped me grow and made me reflect on myself

Reviewed August 2024

Cleo Thompson is an amazing therapist and person she is able to really pin point the root cause of whatever mental health issue you are dealing with and work on it in various ways that work for you and your personality. She is great at listening and letting you know the truth but in the most positive and respectful way ever.

Reviewed June 2024

I really enjoyed being able to reconnect with Cleo. She & I had worked together almost 2 years ago and I needed to reach out. Not only was it nice to be able to use BetterHelp, but to have the same exceptional therapist was amazing.

Reviewed May 2024

She's been such a great help thus far. Could't have asked for a better therapist!

Reviewed August 2021

Cleo has been consistently very helpful and skilled in assisting me to navigate a very difficult life circumstance. I am grateful to have had the pleasure to have her as my counselor.

Reviewed July 2021

Working with Cleo so far has been great her approach to counseling is a perfect combination of spiritual wisdom and counseling.

Reviewed May 2020

Cleo has had tons of good suggestions and tools to help me connect with my feelings and figure out behavior change tools.

Reviewed September 2019

Cleo helped me to see past my current situation and get back to positive, hopeful thinking. I appreciated that she explained the process of what I was experiencing from a psychological perspective, and also pointed me back to the one who brings peace.

Reviewed May 2019

Thank you for your listening ear! I'm most appreciative.

Reviewed January 2019

Ms. Thompson is very kind and seems to have a soft heart for a broken marriage. I am happy I chose her as my counselor.

Reviewed January 2019

I would highly recommend Cleo Thompson - she is very easy to email and speak with. Very intuitive of what is happening, and gives great advice. I am so grateful I was paired with her and would extend my thankfulness and gratefulness in a minute and to friends.

Reviewed December 2018

Ms. Cleo has been a wonderful counselor. I truly appreciate her having an option for phone calls which was much better for me than messaging or live chat. She took her time with me, listened to me, respected my concerns and provided sound Christian guidance which helped me tremendously in gaining a clearer understanding and perspective of my situation. I highly recommend Ms. Cleo for anyone who needs counseling. She's is truly a godsend.

Reviewed August 2018

Thank you. This has been a huge help!

Reviewed August 2018

I think Cleo is a very supportive and kind therapist who actively listens to her clients and makes sure that they are actively involved in their therapy sessions.

Reviewed December 2023

Cleo is lovely! I’ve been seeing her on and off for about 3 years and her guidance has been incredibly helpful in helping to navigate several phases of my life. She is a great listener and offers thoughtful insight when you need it.

Reviewed February 2023

Simply the best.

Reviewed September 2022

So far a great experience

Reviewed August 2022

I love Cleo. She is so warm and inviting, understanding and very connected. She knows how to balance my physical and my spirituality. Love her. I would love to keep her as a friend.

Reviewed May 2022

Always so consistently professional, making me feel comfortable to talk about anything in confidence. Her commitment to applying what new concepts she learns from her continuing education conferences to my case makes me feel that Cleo is not only well qualified to help me but truly CARES helping me. I am very grateful to have found her thru this platform.

Reviewed March 2022

Cleo has been great at creating an environment that is free of judgement and supportive. She does a great job of suggesting ways I can improve myself and confront the issues I am working through in a positive manner.

Reviewed February 2022

Extremely helpful

Reviewed February 2022

Cleo is a great therapist. I like how she asks during each session what I want to talk about so the discussion is always on my terms. When I tell her what I am struggling with, she helps me come up with a way of coping or dealing with the situation and even offers information from studies and mindfulness techniques like DBT. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. Cleo really listens to me and understands my feelings.

Reviewed January 2022

Cleo has been so instrumental in improving my mental health. We have practiced skills to help calm my body and mind when I am dealing with difficult situations. She hears and sees me. She is gentle when guiding me towards better ways to respond and is always respectful of me as well as neutral and respectful with those relationships I might be struggling with. Instead of focusing on their weaknesses, she validates my feelings and then changes our focus from negative responses to - how can I respond in a healthy way. I appreciate Cleo and will miss her when this therapist/client relationship ends.

Reviewed December 2021

Cleo is absolutely wonderful. I look forward to every session. She is kind, connected, and deeply wise soul.

Reviewed November 2021

I think that she is a very kind and funny counselor who puts your needs first and is always there to provide extra information on any problem you may be having

Reviewed September 2021

I think Cleo is very attentive and does her best to try to reply in a timely manner despite having other patients. I love how she applies different solutions for the various problems I face everyday.

Reviewed May 2021

Cleo is the most responsive and respectful counselor I’ve had. She is truly experienced and amazing at what she does. I have had many counselors on this ap and she is the first to truly benefit my mental health. I give her the highest rating possible!

Reviewed April 2021

I really appreciate Cleo. She has taken the time to really get to know me and has the courage to let me know when I'm needing to rethink things. She always has me consider all perspectives and is patient as I am, sometimes slowly, learning to implement changes. Anyone who has the privilege of working with Cleo is blessed.

Reviewed April 2021

I like my sessions with Cleo. I feel that she understands my life and provides great feedback.

Reviewed December 2020

Cleo is amazing, she helped me with my personal issues and helped me process the world at large.

Reviewed December 2020

Cleo is a great counselor! She's emphatic and caring and is a great listener. She's gives great advice and She's very insightful and give great advice on how to deal with my issues

Reviewed November 2020

I have had a number of therapists in my life and no one has ever come close to Cleo. She is so relatable, helpful, compassionate and understanding. She makes me feel in control and gives me the tools I need to become the best version of myself. I would recommend her to anyone, she is absolutely phenomenal!

Reviewed September 2020

Cleo is a really great, very honest counselor. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed August 2020

Cleo and I didn’t meet for very long before I moved and had to seek another counselor but she’s wonderful at what she does. I would be happy to work with her again and I think that her calm and friendly disposition make her a great counselor for anyone who has had difficulties in counseling in the past.

Reviewed July 2020

THE BEST THERAPIST I HAVE EVER HAD!! She is honestly amazing, supportive, and calls me out when I need it. I love it! Very understanding, educated, and is very accessible to her clients.

Reviewed July 2020

Cleo is very patient with me! Thank you.

Reviewed June 2020

Cleo is understanding and knowledgeable I look forward to her guidance.

Reviewed May 2020

Cleo is the best therapist I've had. She approaches all of our conversations with tremendous empathy, compassion, and active listening. She is especially sensitive to the unique experiences faced by women of color, immigrants, and multi-generational families – that was not easy for me to find in my previous experiences with therapy. We started out and have maintained video-only conversations, which I really appreciated as it helped build our relationship early on. I recommend Cleo wholeheartedly.

Reviewed May 2020

Cleo is great!

Reviewed April 2020

I have been in & out of counseling- talk therapy has been the primary tool- for many, many years. Cleo has been the first counselor who has been able to get to the root of issues and help me understand, as well as guide me in the direction of tools that actually work for me. I really appreciate her patience, her directing me back to faith and the Bible. She has a complete approach, because she also incorporates the spiritual side of psychology. I HIGHLY recommend her.

Reviewed March 2020

I was hesitant to speak to a counselor but Cleo quickly put me at ease. She is friendly and real and very easy to talk to. She had given me some clarity and very helpful advice.

Reviewed March 2020

When I can find the words to gush over Cleo's efficacy without taking up pages of space, I'll do it. She's more than with the space, but who wants to read all that? I've been a student of life / mind & heart science for about thirty years now on and off, and she's one of the best I've met.

Reviewed February 2020

Cleo responds in a timely manner. Her insights are spot on and thoughtful.

Reviewed January 2020

Cleo is patient, asks just enough probing questions, and helps you to think beyond your immediate stressors. This is my first foray into counseling in my 30 years and she truly helped guide me through some difficult situations and ways to manage my anxiety. I’m appreciative of the work that I’ve been to do with Cleo’s support and coaching.

Reviewed November 2019

Cleo was very caring I felt very confident in her advice. I would recommend her.

Reviewed August 2019

Cleo is a great therapist. She's caring, tentative, and very knowledgeable.

Reviewed August 2019

Love her. Really nice and sweet. The true MVP for real!

Reviewed July 2019

She’s so sweet. Everything she says feels so sincere and you can tell she really wants to listen, and help.

Reviewed June 2019

I've been with Mrs. Cleo for almost a year now and I remember coming to her as a bruised, battered down man with nothing in sight. Now that I've had the perfect counselor to push me and build me back up, I can see things a lot clearer. I look forward to what the next years have in store for us. Thank you Mrs. Cleo!

Reviewed April 2019

She is a good listener and response in time whenever I need her.

Reviewed March 2019

She really great, she listens and doesn’t judge.

Reviewed November 2018

The goat. Greatest of all time. I have nothing but great things to say about her. I feel comfortable, she's nice, and she understands everything! I'm glad God led me to her.

Reviewed November 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cleo Thompson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Cleo 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 Cleo Thompson speak?

Cleo Thompson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Cleo Thompson have?

Cleo Thompson has 20 years of experience.

Where is Cleo Thompson licensed to practice?

Cleo Thompson is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and North Carolina.

Does Cleo Thompson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Cleo 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 Cleo Thompson offer?

Cleo Thompson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Cleo Thompson?

Cleo 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 Cleo 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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