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PILAR THOMPKINS

Therapist

Language: English, Spanish
Virtual Location: Covering all of Maryland via Telehealth
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
phone icon 301-330-0006

PILAR THOMPKINS

Therapist

Language: English, Spanish
Virtual Location: Covering all of Maryland via Telehealth
In-Person Location: 702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Biography

PILAR THOMPKINS

Pilar Thompkins is mental health therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with over 16 years of experience helping clients achieve wellness and personal growth. Originally from Spain and fluent in Spanish, she works extensively with Spanish and English-speaking individuals and families.

Pilar’s passion for counseling shines through in her dedicated, client-centered approach. She strives to create a warm, judgment-free environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. Using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt therapy, and mindfulness, Pilar develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

“Appreciate all that you’ve done and stay hungry. You’ve got more to give than you know. Never stop growing.”

Counselor Education/Experience

1993-1997 – Counseling in Boys and Girls Homes of Maryland
1997-2000 – Vocation Rehabilitation Consultant
2003-2008 – Psychotherapist to children and adolescents
2009-2020 – Psychotherapist in outpatient setting to all population

Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Morning:

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Afternoon:

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday

Morning:

10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Afternoon:

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Doctor`s Specialties & Service

  • Addictions Treatment
  • Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Assessments and Referrals
  • Mental Health Conditions

Insurance Accepted

  • BHS (EAP)
  • Carefirst
  • Cigna (Evernorth)
  • Compsych (EAP)
  • Aetna (First health, Meritain)
  • UHC (Referral will be required before visit for VA community)
  • Johns Hopkins EHP& USFHP
  • Mutual of Omaha EAP Magellan (Medstar select)
  • ESI EAP ESPYR EAP (no telehealth)

Awards And Honours

  • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) Maryland
  • ACA (American Counseling Association) Member
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Self-Esteem Issues
Master's degree in Counselling Psychology
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
  • Anxiety Disorders (GAD, Panic, Phobias, OCD)
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Self-Esteem And Self-Confidence Issues
  • ADHD
  • Spanish-Language Therapy
702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Telehealth
  • Bowie State University
  • Adlerian Program
> Clinical Skills
> Communication Skills
> Interpersonal Skills

Biography

PILAR THOMPKINS

Pilar Thompkins is mental health therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with over 16 years of experience helping clients achieve wellness and personal growth. Originally from Spain and fluent in Spanish, she works extensively with Spanish and English-speaking individuals and families.

Pilar’s passion for counseling shines through in her dedicated, client-centered approach. She strives to create a warm, judgment-free environment where clients feel safe, heard, and empowered. Using techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, Gestalt therapy, and mindfulness, Pilar develops personalized treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.

“Appreciate all that you’ve done and stay hungry. You’ve got more to give than you know. Never stop growing.”

Counselor Education/Experience

1993-1997 – Counseling in Boys and Girls Homes of Maryland
1997-2000 – Vocation Rehabilitation Consultant
2003-2008 – Psychotherapist to children and adolescents
2009-2020 – Psychotherapist in outpatient setting to all population

Opening Hours

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Morning:

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Afternoon:

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Tuesday, Thursday

Morning:

10:00 am – 2:30 pm

Afternoon:

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Doctor`s Specialties & Service

  • Addictions Treatment
  • Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Assessments and Referrals
  • Mental Health Conditions

Insurance Accepted

  • BHS (EAP)
  • Carefirst
  • Cigna (Evernorth)
  • Compsych (EAP)
  • Aetna (First health, Meritain)
  • UHC (Referral will be required before visit for VA community)
  • Johns Hopkins EHP& USFHP
  • Mutual of Omaha EAP Magellan (Medstar select)
  • ESI EAP ESPYR EAP (no telehealth)

Awards And Honours

  • LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) Maryland
  • ACA (American Counseling Association) Member
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Self-Esteem Issues
Master's degree in Counselling Psychology
  • Mood Disorders (Depression, Bipolar Disorder)
  • Anxiety Disorders (GAD, Panic, Phobias, OCD)
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Self-Esteem And Self-Confidence Issues
  • ADHD
  • Spanish-Language Therapy
702 Russell avenue, suite 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Telehealth
  • Bowie State University
  • Adlerian Program
> Clinical Skills
> Communication Skills
> Interpersonal Skills

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