Meet Aaron Thompson
MA, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Experience & Education
BA - Psychology and Philosophy
UC Merced
MA – Marriage and Family Therapy
Alliant International University (CSPP)
CAMFT Member
AAMFT Clinical Fellow
“I like you just the way you are.”
Do your connections with others feel unnatural?
Do you often feel like you're navigating a world that wasn’t designed for you?
When you want to take action, does anxiety or overthinking hold you back?
Therapy can help.
I know what it’s like to feel disconnected—to want meaningful relationships but struggle to navigate the social world. As an autistic individual with OCD, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges of communication, loneliness, and self-doubt. I used to obsess over social missteps, feeling inadequate no matter how hard I tried to connect with others.
However, through my journey, I discovered that connection isn’t just about words—it’s about shared experiences, creativity, and a deeper understanding. Chess and art enabled me to build relationships across cultures and languages, revealing the many ways people communicate beyond spoken conversation. This realization became a core value in my life and ultimately led me to the field of therapy. Trauma can heighten the challenges neurodivergent people face, making it even harder to regulate emotions, focus, or feel safe in relationships. My training in EMDR therapy can help process those past experiences so they no longer feel as overwhelming or limiting in your daily life.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent individuals, those healing from trauma, and families looking to strengthen their relationships. My approach is flexible and collaborative, centered on meeting you where you are and finding what works best for you.
Specialties:
Trauma & PTSD
Neurodivergence (Autism, High Anxiety, ADHD, OCD)
Family, Parent-Child & Individual Therapy
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
No matter where you are on your journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d be honored to walk alongside you in finding your voice, your confidence, and your connection with others.
EMDR Trained
Art Therapy
Chess Psychology
Get in Touch
I am available for sessions in the Roseville office on Monday and Tuesday or Vacaville on Wednesdays. I am also available for online sessions Monday through Thursday for clients throughout California.