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- Anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- ADHD support
About Sondra
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of experience, Sondra Whitaker helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and life transitions. She works directly with individuals to listen, identify problems, and plan steps toward more manageable daily life.
Sondra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to match each person's needs. She focuses on building a working relationship so clients feel heard and understood. Sessions often include education about mental health, guided self-reflection, and concrete techniques for improving self-care and daily routines.
Her style is calm and person-centered, with an emphasis on practical strategies. She talks through current problems, helps people name what matters most to them, and collaborates on small, realistic goals. When trauma or intense emotion is present, she works at a pace the client can handle while addressing safety and stabilization first.
Sondra supports parents who are managing the strain of caregiving and people coping with major life changes. She introduces tools to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage attention or impulsivity connected to ADHD. Therapy can include brief skill practice and planning between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a plan created together. She asks about strengths and barriers, then adjusts strategies as progress is made. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How evidence-based methods guide online work
Sondra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person's situation. Cognitive-behavioral strategies focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Practical skill-building targets routines, sleep, and stress management that affect day-to-day functioning.She also uses trauma-informed approaches that prioritize pacing, safety, and stabilization before processing painful memories. These methods break larger problems into manageable steps and teach grounding and emotion-regulation techniques useful after difficult events.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps most. Sondra will explain options, invite feedback, and revise plans as needs change.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when schedules are tight. It also lets people use video or phone options when they need less bandwidth or a quicker appointment. Ask about formats during the match questionnaire so session logistics align with daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, parenting issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques selected to match a client's needs, combining education, self-reflection, and practical skills practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with individuals on mood, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and parenting concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.