Hi! My name is LaPetra Whigham. I am liscened clinical social worker with 18 yrs of experience in mental health and integrative healthcare. She is 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 utilize cognitive behavioral therapy to help individuals to indentify their strengths/positives that they already possess to empower them to make the necessary to impove their quality of life.
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.
I have over 15 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.
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.
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.