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- CBT methods
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness skills
About Whitney
LCSW in Connecticut with 10 years of experience, Whitney Cox helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and life changes. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar issues, relationship and parenting concerns, and questions around sexual orientation. Whitney uses talk therapy alongside practical skills to address mood, behavior, and coping needs.
Whitney trained at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and has a background in fine arts. Her clinical work includes addiction counseling, community mental health, and school social work across different levels of care. Those roles shaped a practice that combines individual and group work depending on a person’s needs.
Sessions commonly draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, where thoughts and behaviors are examined and changed in small steps. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find their own reasons for change and to set realistic goals. Client-Centered methods guide the pacing and focus of conversations so the client leads what matters most.
Whitney often uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple grounding and awareness skills. These strategies are offered as short practices people can use between sessions to reduce stress and manage anxiety or cravings. She works toward concrete goals such as improving sleep, lowering substance use, easing panic, or strengthening daily routines.
People who choose her can expect straightforward talk, goal setting, and practical tools. She has worked with adults, young adults, and teens in both individual and group formats. For those considering a first session she asks that they complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
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How her main approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s concerns at the center of each session. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the topics the client brings up so sessions stay focused on what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs space to talk through identity, relationship questions, or parenting stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Online sessions can use CBT to set small experiments, track patterns, and practice new behaviors between meetings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and set realistic goals. In remote sessions this looks like short, goal-focused conversations and collaborative planning to move toward change step by step.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That collaborative process is meant to make therapy more useful and aligned with each person’s priorities.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or childcare. It can also allow shorter check-ins when bandwidth is limited or let people choose whether to use video or audio depending on what suits their day.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as autism spectrum traits, codependency, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses talk therapy with practical tools. Sessions combine Client-Centered listening with CBT techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in addiction counseling, community mental health, and school social work settings.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a CT LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.