Consultation scheduling: Dr. Becky Thomson
Dr. Becky Thomson earned her Ph.D. in School Psychology from Michigan State University in 2018 and has since focused her clinical work on supporting children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related school-based concerns. She is a licensed psychologist at Thriving Minds Behavioral Health and sees clients at the Chelsea office. Dr. Thomson has experience across a variety of treatment settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and public schools, and she brings a collaborative, systems-oriented perspective to her work with families.
Dr. Thomson has a particular interest and expertise in supporting families navigating school refusal. She works closely with parents and schools to understand the underlying causes of school avoidance and to implement evidence-based strategies that promote gradual re-engagement with learning. Dr. Thomson frequently provides consultation to school teams and clinicians who are encountering complex cases of school avoidance.
Dr. Thomson offers professional consultation to clinicians, school-based professionals, and other providers on the following topics:
Assessment and treatment of school refusal
Collaboration between schools and outpatient providers
Differentiating school refusal from other school-based concerns
Implementation of the SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) program
Enhancing parent involvement in treatment for anxiety and OCD
Troubleshooting treatment barriers (e.g., family dynamics, resistance, lack of school follow-through)
Schedule a one-hour professional consultation with Dr. Thomson using the form below.
If you are having difficulty finding a mutually workable time, please email Dr. Thomson directly to inquire about scheduling.