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- CBT methods
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About Leigh
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee with six years of experience, Leigh Ann Whitus helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, family strain, and related concerns. She works with individuals who are navigating parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and relationship difficulties. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on practical skills and problem-solving.
Leigh Ann emphasizes a collaborative approach. Early sessions identify the issues that matter most and set clear, manageable goals. She uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness practices to address thought patterns and daily habits. Dialectical behavior strategies are used when emotion regulation and impulsivity are central concerns.
She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and move toward those values while coping with difficult feelings. Client-centered techniques guide how conversations unfold so clients can lead the pace and topics of each session. Christian counseling is available on request, and cultural background is considered in treatment choices.
Sessions typically begin with a focused assessment of current struggles, a review of goals, and one or two concrete skills or steps to try between meetings. Leigh Ann describes therapy as a sequence of small, achievable shifts rather than sudden change. She asks clients to track what works and to bring that feedback into later sessions.
She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and holds a Tennessee LCSW. People choosing a clinician often start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial appointment to see how the fit feels.
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How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action despite difficult feelings. It helps people facing persistent anxiety, low mood, or life transitions to choose steps that matter to them rather than getting stuck on avoidance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on practical skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It often includes short experiments and homework to test new ways of responding to stress and to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This is useful when impulsivity, strong emotions, or relationship conflict are getting in the way of daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is revisited as progress is made and needs shift.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Discussing goals and practicing skills between meetings helps sessions translate into everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Leigh Ann works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family strain, relationship problems, grief, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, behavioral, and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee and holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.