Whitney Thompson , LPC

Whitney Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to therapy for individuals, couples, and families. With a focus on relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, parenting and co-parenting challenges, attention differences, autism spectrum concerns, and addiction, Whitney combines practical strategies with empathic listening to help clients navigate change and regain balance.

She emphasizes family and couples work alongside trauma-informed care and mindfulness practices, drawing on hands-on experience in 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) facilities, and group settings. As a parent herself, Whitney has developed a particular sensitivity to the pressures caregivers face and the complexities of parent-child dynamics, which informs her work with parents and families.

Whitney is skilled in addressing a wide range of presenting concerns including stress, grief, eating and process addictions, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and issues related to non-traditional relationships and sexual subcultures. Her treatment style blends client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques to create an individualized plan that honors each person’s goals and values. As an LPC, Whitney holds a professional counseling license that indicates specialized training and clinical experience in mental health care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Whitney Thompson uses client-centered therapy to build a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the client’s perspective directs the pace and focus of work. This approach supports people coping with life transitions, stress, self-esteem concerns, and family challenges by emphasizing understanding and personal strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive tendencies, and many forms of addiction by teaching concrete skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

Whitney also integrates mindfulness practices to help clients increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can support recovery from trauma, ease emotional distress, and improve coping with chronic stress and caregiving demands.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Whitney will work with each client to explore which methods fit their goals, values, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, accommodate caregiving responsibilities, or maintain continuity of support during life transitions. Licensed professionals can provide meaningful therapeutic work through these modalities, helping clients access consistent care from wherever they are.