Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Sondra works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sondra
Sondra Whitaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She works with individuals who are juggling parenting concerns, ADHD, relationship and intimacy questions, or major life changes. Her tone is calm and empathetic, and she aims to create a space where clients feel heard and understood.
With seven years of practice as an LPC in Texas, she adapts her approach to match each person's needs.
Background and approach
She uses different evidence-based techniques depending on the issue and the client's goals. Sessions often include education about mental health along with practical strategies for daily life. Sondra helps people build insight into their reactions and practice healthier coping skills.
She supports clients in identifying self-care routines and better ways to manage strong emotions, including anger. She also guides people through grief, compassion fatigue, and the mood shifts of bipolar conditions. Her counseling style is warm and steady, focused on forming a strong working relationship first.
From there she tailors treatment plans to each client, combining short-term tools and longer-term work as needed. Anyone looking for a calm, practical therapist to talk through current struggles may find her approach helpful. She provides sessions in English and offers several online formats to fit different needs.
Getting started involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability.
What Sondra works with
Everything Sondra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sondra's practice.
How evidence-based techniques work online
Sondra uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are adapted to online formats. One common approach focuses on teaching specific coping skills and emotion regulation strategies to manage anger, anxiety, and stress. These sessions include practical exercises and homework that clients can practice between meetings.Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people talk through difficult experiences at a pace that feels safe. This includes building grounding and self-soothing tools and working toward reducing the impact of traumatic memories on daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences with each client and tailor methods that fit their needs and pace. Together they decide which techniques to prioritize and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper discussion is needed. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or when messaging fits someone’s routine better.
Questions people ask about Sondra
What concerns can Sondra help with?
Sondra helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, ADHD, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is calm and empathetic with a focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and tailoring a plan to each person's needs.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and life adjustments.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to availability.