Leigh Ann Whitus

Leigh Ann Whitus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Tennessee who supports adults and families as they navigate difficult seasons and work toward meaningful change. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and approaches therapy as a collaborative process, aiming to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients can talk openly about what they are going through and feel comfortable showing up as their authentic selves.

Her work includes compassionate, individualized support for concerns such as trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and family-related stressors. Leigh Ann draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based therapy to help clients better understand patterns, strengthen coping skills, and respond to challenges with greater clarity and steadiness. She also incorporates narrative therapy strategies to help clients explore the stories they carry about themselves and their experiences, and to identify perspectives that better align with their values and goals.

Christian counseling is available upon request, and she offers culturally sensitive care for people from diverse backgrounds. In the first session, Leigh Ann focuses on understanding what brought the client to therapy, discussing current concerns, and beginning to shape clear goals for the work ahead, with an emphasis on helping each person feel heard, supported, and encouraged throughout the process.