- Client-centered focus
- CBT tools
- Family and parenting
About Whitney
Whitney Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, anger, trauma and abuse, bipolar mood challenges, and ADHD. She aims to create a comfortable space where parents and caregivers can talk through practical problems and everyday strains.
Whitney brings 14 years of work in mental health to each session. She earned a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Community Mental Health Counseling. She later obtained her LPC in Pennsylvania and has experience in psychiatric rehabilitation programs helping people reach wellness goals.
Her approach is client-centered, which means she starts by listening and tailoring support to each person's needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that get in the way of feeling better.
She has worked with people individually and in groups, and has experience addressing family and parenting-related concerns. Whitney also takes ongoing continuing education and uses trauma informed practices she learned through her work in psychiatric rehabilitation.
Sessions aim to be practical and down to earth. Whitney works collaboratively with clients to set goals and try steps that fit daily life. She encourages honest conversation about wins and struggles without judgment to help people move forward.
How client-centered and CBT work for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening first. The therapist follows the client's lead, checks what matters most, and adapts sessions to fit each person's needs. This approach is helpful for parents and caregivers who need practical support and a nonjudgmental space.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches concrete skills to change patterns that increase anxiety, low mood, or conflict. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and managing mood or attention challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best. That choice depends on the person's goals, daily routines, and what feels most useful in session.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes attending appointments possible when stepping out during a workday or managing childcare, without promising a specific format.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Whitney commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar challenges, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are client-centered, starting with listening to what matters to the client and tailoring support. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Whitney has 14 years of experience working in mental health settings, including psychiatric rehabilitation programs and both individual and group work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not take international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.