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Whitney Thompson, LPC
Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Emotion-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Whitney
Whitney Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with five years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life adjustments. She also addresses concerns like eating issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with change.
Whitney uses straightforward conversations to identify patterns that keep problems going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thoughts and behaviors that feed distress. She also uses client-centered conversations and emotionally focused techniques to clarify feelings and improve interaction patterns.
Sessions often include practical exercises and short skill practice between meetings. Whitney has experience with addiction services, including 12-step programs and medication-assisted treatment settings, and she understands caregiver stress and first responder issues. She also supports people navigating autism, OCD, polyamory, kink and alternative sex culture, fertility and pregnancy-related concerns, and postpartum depression.
Her approach is task-focused and relational. She helps clients map what’s not working, tries different responses, and checks what helps. Parents will find someone familiar with parent-child conflict and co-parenting conversations.
Sessions are offered in English and provided from Pennsylvania. The profile reflects five years of professional practice and the LPC credential. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats when they schedule.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Whitney combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered work to keep sessions practical and focused. CBT helps identify thought patterns and small behavior changes a person can try between meetings. Client-centered methods prioritize listening and reflecting so people can clarify what matters and set realistic goals.She may also draw on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to map interaction patterns when relationship issues are a focus. EFT looks at how emotions drive reactions and can guide changes in how people talk and respond to each other. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps.
The profile does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Many people choose online work because it can fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. The therapist will discuss practical scheduling and format choices during the matching and first session to align sessions with daily responsibilities.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and parenting struggles, trauma and related issues listed on her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical alternatives between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has five years of professional experience and has worked in 12-step programs, medication-assisted treatment settings, and group formats.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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