Whitney Thomas , LPC

Whitney Thomas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She earned a Bachelor of Social Science from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005 and went on to work in a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program where she supported individuals in reaching their wellness goals and building meaningful daily routines. That experience influenced her decision to complete a Master’s Degree in Community Mental Health Counseling in 2014 and to obtain her professional counseling license in 2017. The LPC credential indicates a state license to provide professional counseling services.

Whitney favors a client-centered approach that emphasizes meeting each person where they are and honoring their unique background and goals. She believes therapy should be tailored rather than one size fits all, and she works to create an atmosphere where people can share accomplishments and struggles without fear of judgment. Over the course of her career she has worked with adults, children, couples, and families in both individual and group settings. She has training in trauma-informed practices and participates in yearly continuing education to maintain and expand her clinical skills.

Whitney approaches collaboration with a focus on practical growth and resilience, guiding clients through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem challenges, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and attention concerns such as ADHD.

Client-Centered and CBT Methods for Online Support

Whitney uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a strong therapeutic relationship so individuals can explore their values, make decisions, and grow at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) complements this work by offering practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Whitney treats that choice as a collaborative effort. She partners with each person to evaluate needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time to ensure the plan fits the client’s life and priorities.

Online therapy with Whitney can be scheduled through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across life transitions and day-to-day demands while working with a licensed professional who tailors methods to each client’s concerns.