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Whitney Cox, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationConnecticut
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Whitney

Whitney Cox is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and related mood and personality concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a warm, approachable presence to therapy and draws on a varied professional background that includes addiction counseling, community clinical work, and school social work. Whitney earned her master’s degree from the UCONN School of Social Work and also has a background in fine arts, which informs her creative and person-centered way of connecting with clients.

Her practice emphasizes practical skill building and goal setting, using evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing alongside client-centered and mindfulness-oriented practices. Whitney offers both individual and group formats across different levels of care and focuses on helping clients move forward through attainable steps.

She welcomes people from diverse backgrounds, holds a clear anti-discrimination stance, and aims to create an environment that balances empathy, realistic planning, and even moments of levity to support progress.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Whitney commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood regulation. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps clients explore their own motivations for change and build commitment to recovery or healthier habits, which is often useful for addictions and ambivalence about change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Whitney works with each person to identify which methods match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, and she adjusts techniques as progress unfolds to make sure therapy stays practical and focused on real-world steps.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home or work. These options allow flexibility in how people communicate and participate in skill-building, goal setting, and motivational work, while enabling consistent continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Whitney address in therapy?
Whitney works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, bipolar concerns, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, and related mood or personality difficulties.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She practices in a warm, client-centered manner that emphasizes empathy and collaboration, aiming to set realistic goals while keeping sessions practical and engaging.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience, including work in addiction counseling, community clinical settings, and school social work.
What credentials and location are on record?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with the credential CT LCSW 10602 and is based in Connecticut.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer for online work?
Clients may connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to what fits their needs and her availability.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionMood disordersPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Connecticut

Languages

English

What Whitney can help with

Whitney Cox works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

Whitney works with clients with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

How Whitney approaches therapy

Whitney's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Whitney uses Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Whitney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Connecticut, with 10 years of clinical experience.

Therapy style

Whitney aims to support, help and guide you through your thoughts, feelings and beyond.