- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Leigh
Leigh Ann Whitus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people navigate parenting stress and related family concerns. She greets clients with a calm, steady presence and focuses on practical steps parents can use right away. Her style is collaborative and straightforward to make starting therapy less stressful for busy families.
Leigh Ann earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and practices in Tennessee.
Background and approach
She brings six years of clinical experience to sessions and works with people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma and mood challenges such as bipolar disorder. She also supports those facing grief, relationship strain, ADHD symptoms, and major life transitions. In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and mindfulness tools.
That mix lets her teach skills for managing emotions, shifting unhelpful thoughts, and staying present during difficult moments. Conversations are practical and aimed at daily life improvements rather than theory. She offers Christian counseling when requested and aims to provide culturally sensitive care for people from diverse backgrounds.
Early sessions focus on what brought someone to therapy and on setting clear, achievable goals. Leigh Ann frames therapy as a partnership where clients lead and she helps guide change. Her work often centers on family stressors and parenting concerns, with attention to attachment and communication patterns.
Sessions move at a pace that fits each person, combining skill coaching, problem solving, and reflective conversation to build coping and resilience.
What Leigh works with
Everything Leigh lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Leigh helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Leigh lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-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.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice thoughts and feelings without fighting them and to choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck when life changes feel overwhelming.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to improve mood and coping. It is useful for depression, anxiety, and day-to-day problem solving.
Leigh Ann approaches treatment as a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and help decide which methods to try first. Finding the right mix of skills and strategies is part of the work together, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are good for in-depth conversation and skill coaching, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit quicker check-ins, and messaging makes it easier to maintain regular contact between meetings. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Leigh
What kinds of problems does Leigh Ann help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and family-related concerns including parenting and relationship strain.
What is her general therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, with a focus on teaching skills and setting achievable goals together.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Social Work and has six years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where does Leigh Ann practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Tennessee and is a Tennessee Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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