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Whitney Cox

Experienced LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Connecticut

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Whitney

Whitney Cox is a Connecticut licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with a decade of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, mood challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She earned a master’s degree from the UCONN School of Social Work and has worked across addiction counseling, community clinical settings, and school social work. Her background includes support for depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns, and she has provided both individual and group interventions for adults, young adults, and teens.

Whitney draws on talk-based approaches and emphasizes practical skills to support positive change. She often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing to identify patterns, build coping strategies, and set realistic, attainable goals.

Clients can expect a warm, friendly presence and a collaborative, nonjudgmental stance. Whitney values empathy and life experience as tools that shape her clinical perspective, and she prioritizes creating an atmosphere that welcomes all people while maintaining a clear stance against hate and discrimination.

Her style blends structure with compassion, aiming to help clients develop sustainable skills for self-regulation, self-love, and improved communication. She also brings attention to issues such as codependency, substance use, social anxiety, and young adult concerns while supporting people through parenting, relationship, and LGBT-related challenges.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Whitney commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more useful patterns, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing centers on exploring a person’s readiness to change and strengthening internal motivation, making it useful for addictions and behavior change.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Whitney takes a collaborative stance in figuring out what fits each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to set clear, achievable goals and adjusts methods over time based on progress and feedback.

Online sessions are offered using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to access therapy from their own locations, making it easier to attend regularly and integrate skills into daily life while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Whitney address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues such as social anxiety, substance use, and codependency.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is talk-focused and collaborative, combining structure with empathy to help clients set attainable goals and develop practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Whitney has 10 years of professional experience across addiction counseling, community clinical work, and school social work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW 10602, practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are services offered in and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available with her?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to 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