- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Parenting support
About Whitney
Whitney Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and parenting challenges.
Whitney helps individuals talk through parenting and family tensions, co-parenting difficulties, and the practical strains caregivers face. She also supports people dealing with substance use concerns and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviors. She names specific areas like postpartum mood concerns, fertility stress, and challenges related to autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Her session style blends clear listening with focused strategies. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at attachment and emotion patterns in close relationships. She also draws on Client-Centered methods to center the person in the room and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when changing thoughts and behaviors is helpful.
Whitney has worked in 12-step settings, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) facilities, and group formats, and brings that background to individual and relationship work. She is a parent, and that experience informs how she supports other parents through the day-to-day challenges of raising children.
People who choose Whitney often want practical ways to manage anxiety or addiction, clearer patterns in difficult relationships, or a straightforward partner to discuss parenting stress. She asks direct questions, uses emotion-focused interventions when relationships are the focus, and offers tools from mindfulness and CBT when coping skills are needed.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on patterns of emotion and attachment in relationships. In practice this means naming repeating interaction cycles, helping people identify the vulnerable feelings under anger or withdrawal, and trying new ways of responding to each other. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's experience in the room and uses listening and reflection to help people clarify their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Whitney will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether EFT, CBT, Client-Centered methods, mindfulness techniques, or a mix of these will guide sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They can also let people continue work after a move or when in different parts of Pennsylvania. Whitney will discuss practical arrangements and pacing during the initial matching steps to find a workable plan.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Whitney commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and parenting issues, trauma, grief, eating concerns, anger, self-esteem, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy depending on client needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in a variety of settings including 12-step programs and medication-assisted treatment facilities.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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