Whitney Reichel

Compassionate, practical mental health support

LCSW Louisiana

Experience: 6 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Whitney

Whitney Reichel is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with six years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and challenges related to addiction and relationships.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, anger, and issues like codependency, self-esteem, and social anxiety, and she draws on several evidence-informed methods to guide care. Her approach emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and build practical skills.

Whitney uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered and dialectical behavior therapy techniques to help clients identify patterns, test new ways of coping, and strengthen emotional regulation. She also integrates mindfulness practices and EMDR when appropriate to address trauma-related symptoms.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. Whitney accepts clients who communicate in English and practices under the Louisiana license LA LCSW 14468.

Therapeutic approaches for online healing and skill building

Whitney commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes the client's perspective and personal goals. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to build emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when needed.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Whitney collaborates with each person to explore which methods match their goals, symptoms, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the plan feels practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Louisiana and support ongoing practice of skills between sessions through written exchanges and real-time coaching when useful.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Whitney commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and post-traumatic stress, grief, bipolar and mood disorders, and related challenges such as codependency and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining practical skill-building with validation and support to help clients explore emotions and try new coping strategies.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker working with a variety of mental health and addiction concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She practices in Louisiana and holds the license LA LCSW 14468.

Does she work with clients in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

CodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Louisiana

Languages

English