Licensed to practice in Virginia and accepts 44 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 1 more.
LaPetra Whigham
About me
Hi! My name is LaPetra Whigham. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 20 yrs of experience working with individuals and families. I'm a highly skilled and compassionate therapist who works with individuals with issues ranging from trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, emotional eating, psuedoseizures and women issues. I utilizied different therapuetic models to empower clients to make the necessary changes to impove their quality of life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions and education. I will also review assessments completed prior to session and gather other information needed for an initial evaluation. We then discuss your specific needs and develop goals. The first session is really for us to start to develop a rapport. My goal is to get to know you as an individual and you get to know me as your therapist.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have 20 yrs of experience working with individuals from different walks of life. I have a heart for people and passionate in wanting to see others live their best life.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I enjoy working with women who are ready for change but may lack insight on where to start.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Women's Issues
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Virginia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Offers in-person in 3311 Old Forest Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24501, 101
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I work with clients on recognizing distorted thoughts patterns and how they influence their behaviors. They goal is to develop more healthy and positive thought patterns.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I work with patient on doing mindful meditation and deep breathing exercises. This method help to relieve stress, anxiety and is a way grounding one self.
1 rating with written reviews
April 21, 2025
LePetra has been instrumental in helping me become aware of my anxiety and negative thoughts and showing me how to successfully navigate through them.