Meet the Team

Dr. Thomson serves as Clinical Director at Keswick School, where he leads and oversees the school’s clinical program and therapeutic approach. A Virginia-licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Thomson has been a member of the Keswick School clinical team since 2001 and has served as Clinical Director since 2002.

As Clinical Director, Dr. Thomson oversees the direction and delivery of treatment throughout the school’s therapeutic community. He provides clinical supervision and training, supports the development of school-wide clinical programming, and works closely with the school’s administration, clinical professionals, related-service providers, and program staff to ensure that treatment is integrated throughout each student’s experience. He also serves as an important liaison to families and outside professionals and provides individual, group, and family therapy, consultation, and crisis intervention.

Dr. Thomson brings more than three decades of experience in psychology, mental health, special education, and therapeutic programming. Before joining Keswick School, he held clinical and leadership positions in public schools, community mental health programs, special education programs, and private clinical settings in Kansas and Texas. His previous work included directing psychological services across multiple school districts, developing therapeutic programs for students with complex needs, supervising clinical professionals, providing psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, and training educators and mental health professionals.

Dr. Thomson earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas, with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy. He also earned a Master of Science in Psychology from the University of North Texas and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Religious Studies, from Anderson University.

“Meaningful growth happens when a young person feels understood, supported, and challenged within every part of his experience. At Keswick, our goal is to create a therapeutic community where clinical insight informs not only therapy, but relationships, learning, and everyday life.”