Felicia Hensley-Whitaker, LPC

Warm, experienced LPC for life transitions

Client-centered care
CBT-informed techniques
Support for life changes

About Felicia Hensley-Whitaker

Felicia Hensley-Whitaker is a Licensed Professional Counselor with roughly 25 years of experience providing mental health care in Louisiana and Texas. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which indicates state licensure and professional training to provide counseling services. Over the course of her career she has worked with people of varying ages, ethnicities, and life circumstances, addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and phase-of-life stressors like divorce, mid-life transitions, work-life balance, and aging-related worries.

Having personal ties to a military family and professional experience with military-connected clients, she understands the distinct challenges that can accompany service life. Her therapeutic presence is warm and relational, grounded in a client-centered stance while drawing strongly on cognitive behavioral methods to help clients reframe patterns and build practical coping skills. She collaborates with individuals to tailor interventions that align with their goals and capacities, supporting progress toward higher levels of functioning and day-to-day wellbeing.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsParanoiaPhobiasPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Felicia Hensley-Whitaker have?

Felicia Hensley-Whitaker has 25 years of experience in the mental health field.

Is Felicia Hensley-Whitaker a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details are LA LPC 4150 and TX LPC 14951.

In which languages does Felicia Hensley-Whitaker provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Felicia Hensley-Whitaker located?

She is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Felicia Hensley-Whitaker as my therapist?

You can work with Felicia Hensley-Whitaker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Felicia Hensley-Whitaker work with international clients?

Felicia Hensley-Whitaker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Felicia Hensley-Whitaker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Counseling Options

Felicia uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, empathetic environment where the client's perspectives and goals guide the work; this approach is helpful for building trust and addressing life transitions and relational concerns. She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Additionally, she incorporates solution-focused techniques that emphasize practical steps and short-term goals to help clients move forward when facing specific problems.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Felicia works with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access licensed professionals from different settings and schedules. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, follow through with treatment, and integrate therapeutic work into busy lives.

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