Whitany Perry
Practical therapy for life transitions and stress
LCSW Mississippi
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Whitany
Whitany Perry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
Background and approach
She brings a compassionate, client-focused perspective to work that includes caregiver stress, codependency, hospice and end-of-life counseling, panic episodes, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love. Her practice also supports LGBT clients and addresses compassion fatigue among those in emotionally demanding roles.
Perry blends practical therapy tools with empathic listening, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered principles, and Motivational Interviewing. She conducts thorough psychosocial and mental health assessments and offers individual, family, and group therapy when appropriate.
Her background includes experience in behavioral health, juvenile justice, and child welfare, and she is skilled in suicide and risk assessment. Based in Mississippi, Perry aims to help clients identify manageable steps toward improved well-being while honoring each person’s values and goals.
She emphasizes collaboration and realistic strategies to reduce distress and strengthen coping, adapting techniques to fit the needs and preferences of those she works with.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Therapy Options
Whitany Perry uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, a practical method often applied to anxiety, panic, and depressive symptoms. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) which focuses on clarifying personal values and developing psychological flexibility to cope with painful feelings while pursuing meaningful actions. Additionally, client-centered techniques guide sessions with empathic listening and collaboration to ensure treatment aligns with each person's goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is shaped by the client's needs, preferences, and objectives. Perry works together with clients to explore which methods fit best, blending strategies as needed and revisiting the plan over time to maintain alignment and progress.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when in-person visits are difficult, while still allowing therapists to teach skills, review progress, and adjust interventions collaboratively.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
Mississippi, Louisiana
Languages
English