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Whitney Thompson

Practical, compassionate therapy for relationships and recovery

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Whitney

Whitney Thompson is an LPC with five years of clinical experience practicing in Pennsylvania. She offers psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families and draws on approaches that emphasize practical skills and emotional connection.

Background and approach

Whitney has worked with people facing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, parenting and family conflicts, addiction, trauma, grief, and a variety of life transitions. Her background includes experience in 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment settings, and group work, which informs her collaborative, recovery-oriented perspective.

Her style blends client-centered care with structured interventions so clients feel heard while also learning tools to manage symptoms and improve communication. Whitney is comfortable addressing complex issues such as obsessive patterns, eating and process addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and caregiving stress, and she brings attention to diverse relationship structures and sexual expression.

She is a parent and uses that perspective when supporting those navigating fertility, pregnancy, postpartum changes, and parenting stresses. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical strategies alongside deeper emotional work, framed by respect and nonjudgmental support.

Approaches for Online Therapy and Practical Skill Building

Whitney commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching concrete coping strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, address obsessive or addictive patterns, and change problematic routines. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so clients feel understood while exploring feelings and goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Whitney works with clients to assess needs and preferences, adjusting techniques as goals evolve and combining structured skill training with empathic, relationship-focused support to suit each person or family.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed professional in Pennsylvania without needing in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Whitney address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, parenting issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and a range of other concerns listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic approach does she use in sessions?
Her practice combines client-centered techniques with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based work to balance empathy with skills-building.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Whitney has five years of professional experience, including work in 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment facilities, and group therapy settings.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) with licence number PA LPC PC012529 and practices in Pennsylvania.
In what languages can clients work with her?
Sessions are conducted in English; she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and the format options provided.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressDrug and alcohol addictionFertility issuesFirst responder issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English