About Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP

Michael A. Tompkins, PhD, ABPP is a licensed psychologist (PSY13822) and board certified in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology, co-director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy, Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, Diplomate and Founding Fellow of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy, and is a trainer and consultant for the Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior. He is the author or co-author of numerous scholarly articles and chapters on cognitive-behavior therapy and related topics, as well as seven books. Dr. Tompkins treats adults, adolescents, and children with anxiety disorders (panic, worry, phobias, social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, health anxiety), stress, insomnia, body-focused repetitive behaviors (trichotillomania, skin picking, nail biting), elimination disorders (enuresis and encopresis), and Tourette’s and tic disorders.   For an appointment, call 510.652.4455 ext. 3 To learn more about Dr. Tompkins, visit his profile here.
3 05, 2016

Using Homework in Psychotherapy

By |2021-01-09T23:23:12-08:00May 3rd, 2016|Books|

 

 

Tompkins, M. A. (2004). Using homework in psychotherapy: Strategies, guidelines, and forms. 

New York, NY:  Guilford Press.

A step-by-step guide for therapists who want to start implementing homework or to increase the effectiveness of assignments, this hands-on book is ideal for clinicians from any theoretical […]

3 05, 2016

Essential Components of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression

By |2021-01-09T23:23:02-08:00May 3rd, 2016|Books|

 

 

Essential Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression.
APA. 2001.
By, Dr. Jackie Persons, Michael A. Tompkins, Joan Davison.

Jacqueline B. Persons, one of the leaders in cognitive–behavior therapy today, joins with colleagues to take readers on a thorough, expert tour of the essential components of cognitive–behavior therapy for depression. […]

8 01, 2016

Tips on Decluttering Your Life (and Desk)

By |2021-01-07T00:04:55-08:00January 8th, 2016|In the Media|

Dr. Michael Tompkins
“Tips on Decluttering Your Life (and Desk)”
Forum, host Nina Kim, KQED 88.5 FM
January 8, 2016

 

Are you surrounded by clutter? Between the mess of papers on your desk and piles of kids’ toys at home, your top New Year’s resolution may be organizing your space. In this hour, we bring together organizing experts […]