Leigh Ann Whitus, LCSW
Supportive therapist focused on family stress and mood
Details
| Name | Leigh Ann Whitus |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Leigh
Leigh Ann Whitus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and family-related strain. She speaks plainly and aims to make starting therapy feel less stressful. Her approach is collaborative and centered on what each person needs right now.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and brings six years of clinical experience in Tennessee. Sessions often begin with a clear look at what brought someone in and a short plan for what to work on next.
Background and approach
Leigh Ann offers Christian counseling when requested and attends to cultural differences in care. Her work includes support for trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and parenting challenges. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
The focus is practical: identify patterns, name struggles, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. Leigh Ann uses a mix of approaches including Narrative Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical skills, and mindfulness. She draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods when those fit a person’s goals.
Therapy is framed as a partnership where the client’s priorities guide the plan. Initial sessions cover concerns, history, and short-term goals so work can move forward in manageable steps. People can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and regular check-ins to adjust the plan when needed.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Leigh works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Leigh among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Leigh directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Leigh directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and behavioral methods translate online
Leigh Ann blends Narrative Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered techniques to guide online work. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves so they can spot unhelpful patterns and consider new possibilities. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values and small actions that move someone toward a more meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person says matters most.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Leigh Ann will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try approaches that fit. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan when something isn’t working, so therapy stays practical and client-led.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use body language and screen-shared worksheets, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives while using the same core methods a therapist would bring to in-person work.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Leigh Ann help with?
She provides therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, family stress, parenting challenges, grief, and related concerns like attachment and abandonment.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her work is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on understanding problems, setting goals, and trying practical skills drawn from multiple approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Leigh Ann has six years of clinical experience working as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
What credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Tennessee.
Which languages and international support are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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