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Online therapist

Dr. Timothy White

Practical support for life transitions and parenting

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

About Timothy

Dr. Timothy White focuses on people who are feeling stuck during change. He greets concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with sleep or self-esteem in plain language.

He also addresses parenting questions and issues tied to addiction, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue. Dr. White is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas and writing from 24 years of experience.

He favors clear, practical tools that people can use between sessions.

Background and approach

That may mean learning how thoughts and actions link together, practicing simple mindfulness skills, or building routines that improve sleep and daily functioning. Sessions aim to reduce immediate overwhelm and create small, steady steps forward. Dr.

White has a long history working with people navigating transitions. That includes career changes, rehabilitation and grief, and adapting to chronic pain or disability. He also has experience with adoption and foster care matters, and with clients who are hearing or visually impaired.

Therapy sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. The therapist helps clients identify what’s most urgent, then tries out strategies that fit the person’s life. Over time the focus shifts from crisis management to skills that support lasting routine and coping.

He uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to guide treatment choices. Those methods are applied flexibly to match each person’s needs rather than as a rigid program.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on paying attention to the present moment in a calm, nonjudgmental way. It can help reduce rumination and improve awareness of stress and bodily reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches straightforward exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, listen to what feels most urgent, and try methods that match each person's needs and preferences. Over time those methods are adjusted based on what works best in real life.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. These options let people fit sessions around work, family, and medical needs and allow practice of skills between meetings. The emphasis is on accessibility and flexibility while working with licensed professionals to make steady progress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
Areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting, grief, sleep problems, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related workplace or career concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used here?
The approach is practical and conversational, using tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to teach skills and reduce immediate overwhelm.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
This therapist holds 24 years of experience in mental health and has worked with people facing transitions, rehabilitation, grief, chronic illness, and disability.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas with credential TX LPC 17665 and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Experience
24 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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