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Dr. Stephanie Thompson

DSW, LCSW

Clinical Director, Riverside

Areas of Clinical Expertise

A skilled clinician, Stephanie draws on a wide range of evidence-based approaches—including CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing—to guide her teams in delivering individualized, trauma-informed care. She believes deeply in the power of collaboration and views every member of the care team as essential to a teen’s progress.

Guided by values of accountability, altruism, and integrity, Stephanie is passionate about building clinical cultures where teens and families feel seen, supported, and empowered. Her leadership ensures that every young person who enters our Riverside programs receives compassionate, high-quality care.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys beach walks, painting, antiquing, and studying the history of ancient Asian cultures. She recently relocated to Riverside to be closer to her children and grandchildren.

Experience

Dr. Stephanie Thompson brings more than 16 years of experience as a behavioral health leader, clinician, and program builder to her role as Clinical Director of our Riverside programs. Her career has been defined by a commitment to strengthening clinical quality, mentoring teams, and creating environments where meaningful healing can take place.

Education

Stephanie earned her Doctor of Social Work in Leadership, Management, and Innovation from the University of Southern California, where she also completed her Master of Social Work. Over her career, she has launched new programs, led large multidisciplinary teams, and improved clinical outcomes across multiple counties in California.

About Muir Wood Teen Treatment

Muir Wood is a leader in adolescent mental and behavioral health that offers both outpatient and residential treatment programs in the state of California. Our programs are guided by clinical teams that specialize in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. We believe that treating the whole person—both their behavioral health and underlying mental state—leads to better outcomes for life-long healing. Meet our staff of therapists and psychiatrists for teens.

Learn more about what we treat and explore our treatment programs for teen boys and teen girls.