Therapist profile
Whitney Cox, LCSW
Connecticut
LCSW - Anger and Addictions focus
Continue with WhitneyKey details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Connecticut / 10602
- NPI1023673837
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- CBT methods
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Whitney
Whitney Cox is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Connecticut with 10 years of experience. She works with adults, young adults, and teens on problems like depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, ADHD, and relationship concerns.
She trained at the University of Connecticut School of Social Work and has a background in fine arts. Her work history includes addiction counseling, community clinical work, and school social work across different levels of care. That variety informs how she approaches common life struggles.
In sessions she relies on talk therapy, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing regularly. She focuses on setting realistic, attainable goals and on developing skills clients can use between appointments. Sessions can include individual work and group formats, depending on the issue.
Whitney also incorporates mindfulness techniques to help manage stress and to reduce reactivity in the moment. She aims to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior, and then try small, practical changes that reduce frustration and build better habits.
She makes a point of working respectfully with LGBTQ clients and anyone facing discrimination or stigma. Her approach is direct and practical - she helps people talk through their feelings, identify what gets in the way, and practice new ways of responding when anger or resentment starts to build.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. A therapist using this approach offers reflective feedback and helps clients clarify goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small behavior changes. CBT can help with anger, anxiety, and mood issues by teaching practical skills to interrupt reactive patterns.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Whitney will collaborate with each client to decide whether talk-based reflection, CBT skill practice, or motivational interviewing fits best for their goals. She adjusts based on how the client responds and what feels useful in day-to-day life.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm the options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can work when video would be difficult, and video lets therapists observe nonverbal cues during skill practice. Many people find online work helps them practice new ways of responding to anger in the situations where those reactions happen most.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps with anger alongside issues like stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapy style for temper and reaction management?
She uses talk therapy with practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to address patterns that lead to snapping or built-up resentment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in addiction counseling, school social work, and community clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a CT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the current options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.