Felicia Hensley-Whitaker , LPC

Felicia Hensley-Whitaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with licensure in both Louisiana and Texas. She brings approximately 25 years of experience supporting people from diverse ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances. Over her career she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and life-phase challenges such as divorce, midlife transitions, work-life balance, and aging-related stress. Her experience also includes work with and personal connection to military families, which informs her understanding of unique family and relocation stresses.

Her therapeutic approach is known for being warm and relational, centered on building a collaborative connection that honors each person’s goals and strengths. She practices primarily from a client-centered framework, meaning she emphasizes the client’s perspective and works to create a supportive space for growth, while integrating cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns. Felicia adapts her work to meet individual needs and helps clients move toward improved functioning and clearer direction. She welcomes the opportunity to assist others in pursuing their personal goals and increased well-being.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and what they offer

Felicia integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely to the client’s experience and helps them access their own strengths and choices - this approach is useful for building self-esteem, navigating relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses patterns of thinking and behavior by helping clients identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical strategies to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

She also draws on solution-focused techniques to help clients set clear, achievable goals and notice practical progress in everyday life. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process - licensed professionals and therapists will work together with each client to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences.

Online sessions can be offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with a licensed professional.