- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- Mindfulness skills
About Leigh
Leigh Ann Whitus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Tennessee with six years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, family problems, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting strain, and big life changes. Leigh Ann also focuses on attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, impulse control, and feelings of emptiness or isolation.
She takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. Early sessions focus on what brought the person to therapy and on practical goals for change. Leigh Ann uses talk-based work alongside evidence-informed skills to help people manage symptoms and make choices that fit their values.
Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and build committed action. Mindfulness practices and DBT skills are used to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Leigh Ann offers Christian counseling when requested and aims to be culturally aware with clients from diverse backgrounds. Sessions begin with exploring current concerns, then move to skill-building and decision-making that address daily life needs. Her work is practical and paced to the client’s readiness.
If someone is unsure how therapy might fit into their life, Leigh Ann helps map small, achievable steps. People can expect a mix of listening, specific skill practice, and collaborative planning toward clearer priorities and steadier coping.
How her approaches translate to online work
Leigh Ann commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often focuses on small experiments and skill rehearsal that transfer to daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult feelings are present; it suits decisions about work, relationships, and life direction. Mindfulness therapy offers short practices to improve present-moment noticing and reduce emotional reactivity, which pairs well with stress and anxiety work.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Leigh Ann collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts pacing and techniques as people discover what helps them make steady progress.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around home and work demands, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people practice skills in everyday contexts. Licensed professionals can use a mix of conversational work and concrete skill exercises that translate across settings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family problems, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?
She starts by asking what matters most and setting practical goals. Sessions blend talking with skills practice from CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
What is her clinical background?
She has six years of clinical experience and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TN LCSW, practicing in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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