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Online therapist

Sondra Whitaker

Compassionate, practical counseling for daily life

Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Sondra

Sondra Whitaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor who aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or life changes. She welcomes conversations about parenting concerns, ADHD, trauma, grief, and relationship struggles. Her tone is calm and empathetic, and she focuses on building a trusting connection so clients feel heard from the first session.

She adapts therapy to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions include education about mental health, support for self-exploration, and practical steps toward personal goals.

Background and approach

Clients learn techniques for better self-care and ways to manage strong emotions like anger or anxiety. Sondra draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques and matches methods to current needs. She prioritizes creating a space where people can talk about difficult experiences, process trauma, or work through life adjustments.

Her approach is steady and patient, with an emphasis on collaboration. With seven years of experience as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, she combines clinical knowledge with a straightforward style. She explains things plainly so parents and busy adults can put strategies into daily life.

Sessions are offered in English. If someone is ready to take the next step, Sondra guides them through a tailored plan and practical tools. The initial focus is on safety, understanding, and clear goals that fit each person’s life.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Sondra commonly uses evidence-based techniques that teach practical skills. One approach focuses on helping people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns to reduce anxiety and depression; it uses simple exercises that can be practiced between sessions. Another approach centers on trauma-informed work that helps individuals process upsetting experiences at a pace they can handle, with attention to safety and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most comfortable. From there they try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility for busy families and individuals. Video lets people connect face to face, while phone or text options work for tight schedules or when coming to a session is difficult. These formats make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and to stay consistent with appointments, which helps maintain momentum in therapy.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is calm and empathetic. She focuses on building a trusting relationship and tailors the approach to each person’s needs.
What experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience providing counseling to people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting concerns, trauma, and life adjustment issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 80689, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients within the regions allowed by her Texas license.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How does cost and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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