Leigh Ann Whitus, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 6 years in practice

Leigh Ann Whitus creates a calm, straightforward space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or family strain.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 8001 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1124686217 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 6
Languages: English

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About Leigh

Leigh Ann Whitus creates a calm, straightforward space for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or family strain. She introduces clear steps so a worried parent can understand what to expect and feel safer about reaching out. Leigh Ann uses short discussions and practical tools to help people cope and move forward.

She practices as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - and has six years of experience.

Background and approach

Her work focuses on common struggles like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, grief, and parenting stress. She also offers help with trauma, self-esteem, relationship problems, and life transitions. Sessions begin with a conversation about what brought someone to therapy and what they hope to change.

Goals are set together, and sessions blend listening with skill-building. Methods include cognitive techniques to change unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness to reduce reactivity, and strategies to manage intense emotions. Leigh Ann makes room for background and culture in every plan.

She can include faith-based perspectives if requested, while keeping the focus on each person’s goals. Her approach is practical and collaborative, aimed at helping people find clearer routines and steadier moods. She offers services in Tennessee and works in English.

The process is patient-focused and paced to each person’s needs, with options for live conversation or shorter check-ins depending on what fits daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Leigh lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

How Leigh Ann’s Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It helps people name what matters most and take small steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. These approaches are useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. Together they track what helps and adjust the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone wants a simpler check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter updates, homework check-ins, and quick support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and everyday life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Leigh Ann commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and relationship strain.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style combines listening with practical skills. Sessions mix cognitive techniques, mindfulness, and emotion regulation tools to address daily problems.

What is her clinical background?

She has six years of clinical experience and works as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Tennessee and holds a TN LCSW credential.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Leigh Ann offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

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