Tara Thompson

Tara Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Drexel University College of Medicine. She holds multiple advanced degrees, including a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Arts (MA), and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her clinical practice focuses on psychiatric mental health care, treating patients with mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related conditions, and chronic/severe mental health disorders. She is also a clinician at Tower Health Medical Group, where she addresses comorbid psychiatric and medical conditions in acute care and emergency settings.

Dr. Thompson’s research emphasizes cultural competence in mental health care, reducing disparities among minority groups, and functional medicine approaches to mental health. She actively mentors nursing and residency students through precepting roles. Professional memberships include the American Nurses Association, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, and Sigma Theta Tau International. Her clinical philosophy integrates holistic perspectives, emphasizing resilience and growth in treatment.