Leigh Ann Whitus

Leigh Ann Whitus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who welcomes people taking the first step toward change. She aims to make the room feel calm and approachable so clients can say what matters to them. Leigh Ann works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and family issues including divorce and separation.

She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and brings six years of clinical experience in Tennessee. Leigh Ann focuses on practical steps you can use between sessions. She listens for what matters most and helps set goals that fit daily life.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and client-centered principles. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help with emotion regulation and values-driven change. Christian counseling is available on request.

In the first session she will ask about what brought you in and about current struggles. Together you will outline a few short-term goals and discuss how to track progress. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the client’s needs.

Leigh Ann aims to support people coping with life changes, grief, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and communication problems. If you are thinking about separation or navigating the weeks after a split, she can help you sort priorities and steady routines.

How her approaches translate to online work

Leigh Ann often draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values. This approach can help with motivation, life transitions, and coping when things feel uncertain.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and try practical behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when you want concrete tools to test in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Leigh Ann will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit. That choice is collaborative and can shift as progress is made.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins when needed, and reduce time away from work or caregiving duties. Licensed professionals can use these methods to help clients practice skills between meetings and keep momentum between sessions.