- Person-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma informed practice
About Whitney
Whitney Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, attention concerns, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions.
She uses a person-centered approach that focuses on listening and responding to each person's goals. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy methods to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that fuel strong emotions like anger and anxiety.
Whitney’s path into counseling began with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She later completed a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling and earned her professional license in Pennsylvania. Much of her early work was in psychiatric rehabilitation programs supporting people to manage day-to-day wellness tasks.
Across settings she has worked one-on-one and in groups. She has experience helping parents and adults navigate family conflict, relationship problems, and the stress that comes with caregiving and work pressures. Her background includes training in trauma-informed practices and ongoing continuing education.
In sessions she focuses on practical strategies you can use between meetings. That may include noticing triggers, practicing new responses, and testing ideas in daily life. People meet to talk through where anger shows up, what keeps it going, and what helps reduce its impact on relationships and work.
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist helps clients set goals and makes adjustments based on what the client says is most important. This approach is useful when anger comes from relationship conflicts or life transitions and the main need is to be heard and understood.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. It is often used for anger that shows up at work, in close relationships, or as part of anxiety and mood problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide whether person-centered techniques, CBT, or a mix makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress is made.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove the time spent traveling. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises so people can practice skills between sessions and apply them to real-life situations.
Areas of expertise
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, trauma and related mood issues such as depression and bipolar challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She practices a person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, and uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change thought and behavior patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Whitney has 14 years of experience in mental health settings, including psychiatric rehabilitation and group work.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.