About Whitney
Whitney Burgess offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, or big life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Whitney is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 13 years of experience, and she aims to make the first step easier for those seeking change. She builds a plan based on each person's needs and goals rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Sessions focus on practical ways to manage worry, rebuild confidence, and handle loss. Conversations include figuring out manageable next steps and skills to use between meetings.
Whitney treats people with respect and sensitivity. She helps clients name what feels most urgent and then breaks problems into clear pieces.
This makes heavy concerns feel more workable over time. Her approach is collaborative.
Clients can expect gentle challenges mixed with real-world tools. Homework and check-ins are kept simple so progress fits into a busy life.
Working with Whitney includes honest feedback and steady encouragement. The goal is not to rush change but to create lasting, doable shifts.
She supports people as they move toward clearer priorities and more confidence.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Whitney uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's needs. One common approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for anxiety and stress, like breathing strategies, activity planning, and breaking worries into manageable steps. These tools help reduce overwhelm and make daily life feel more doable.Another approach centers on rebuilding self-esteem and motivation through small, achievable goals and strengthening helpful thinking patterns. This work often includes exercises to notice strengths and test out new behaviors gradually, which can improve confidence over time.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Whitney will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust plans based on what helps most. The therapist and client check progress together and pick techniques that fit the client's preferences and lifestyle.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for longer conversations and visual cues, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity over time.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
Also works with
- Experience
- 13 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English