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Swiyah Whittington, LPC-MH
Delaware
Licensed Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Relationship focus
- Stress management
About Swiyah
Swiyah Whittington is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mental Health (LPC-MH) practicing in Delaware with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
She also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication difficulties, dissociation, domestic violence, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation. Her earlier roles across the mental health field give her additional practical perspective on these concerns.
In sessions she listens and responds plainly. She encourages clients to name thoughts and feelings, and to try concrete steps that change how they respond to difficult situations. For many clients this means looking at unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new habits between meetings.
Swiyah uses approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She draws from these methods to suggest exercises, communication practices, and small experiments clients can use in daily life.
Her work is collaborative and structured. She helps people set clear, short-term goals and reviews progress each session. To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire so the first meeting can focus on practical concerns and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Swiyah commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and practical actions. CBT focuses on identifying thinking patterns and practicing different behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress. ACT uses mindfulness and values-based goals to guide small behavior changes when emotions are difficult.She treats the choice of method as collaborative. Early meetings focus on what the person wants to change and which approach feels like a good fit. She reviews how exercises worked and adjusts methods so the plan stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week, shorten check-ins when needed, and use written exercises or screen-sharing during a meeting. Many people find it convenient to practice skills between sessions in the settings where their stress actually happens.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Delaware
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression, plus related topics like attachment and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include concrete exercises clients can try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and an additional 15 years working in the mental health field in other roles.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC-MH credential and practices in Delaware.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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