Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Whitney works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 13
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Whitney
Whitney Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses client-centered care to help people manage difficult emotions. She draws on practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches to address stress, anxiety, anger, and depression. Her style is straightforward and collaborative.
Whitney works with people who notice something feels off and want clear steps to feel better. She focuses on identifying triggers and the root causes of strong reactions.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to increase awareness and build skills for handling intense emotions more effectively. Her training includes a master’s degree in social work from the University of Central Florida and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the same university. With 13 years of clinical experience, she blends several methods to match each person's needs.
Whitney uses mindfulness exercises to help clients stay present and calm. She applies cognitive behavioral techniques to challenge unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that worsen mood or anger. Solution-focused strategies help set small, achievable goals so people can see progress quickly.
In sessions she emphasizes teamwork - clients and therapist set goals together and try practical steps between meetings. She helps people build the ability to tolerate strong feelings and to channel them in healthier ways. That practical focus aims to reduce symptoms faster and make daily life more manageable.
What Whitney works with
Everything Whitney lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Whitney's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Whitney lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Whitney often brings together client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, and mindfulness practice in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers conversations on the person’s priorities and pace, helping them feel heard and steering goals based on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try different behaviors to reduce anxiety, anger, and low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and increase calm in stressful moments.Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful in early sessions. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what actually helps, so the work stays relevant and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions, get short coaching, or use a quick session during a break. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Whitney
What kinds of problems does Whitney address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and issues like self-esteem, isolation, and guilt.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is collaborative and practical, using client-centered conversations alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Whitney has 13 years of experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients using a mix of therapy approaches.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Florida licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer online?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.