Whitney Cox , LCSW

Whitney Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with more than a decade of experience in social work and clinical care. With a master's degree from the UCONN School of Social Work and an early background in fine arts, she brings both creative perspective and clinical training to her work. Whitney has provided addiction counseling, clinical community services, and school-based social work across varying levels of care, supporting individuals facing a range of mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, and substance use concerns.

She has worked with adults, young adults, and teens, offering both individual and group sessions to build skills for long-term success. Whitney values the power of talk therapy and commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside motivational interviewing to help clients clarify goals and make practical changes. Her approach emphasizes warmth and approachability, and she draws on life experience to offer empathy and understanding.

Known as a positive, forward-thinking practitioner, Whitney helps clients set attainable goals and develop tools to move toward their best selves. She affirms welcome for all people and maintains zero tolerance for hate or discrimination. Recognizing how difficult the first step can be, she seeks to support and guide individuals through their thoughts and feelings, while keeping space for humor and connection.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Whitney often blends cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to support change in an online setting. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through structured exercises and practical strategies - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people find their own motivation for change and is particularly helpful for addictions and ambivalence about behavior change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Whitney works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, and family life, and they allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver effective, goal-focused work while accommodating different communication styles and life demands.