Swiyah Whittington, LPC-MH
Compassionate narrative-informed therapy for daily life
Details
| Name | Swiyah Whittington |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC-MH |
| Based in | Delaware |
| Licensed in | Delaware |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Swiyah
Swiyah Whittington is a licensed mental health professional in Delaware. She holds an LPC-MH credential and brings three years of clinical practice to her work. She aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what matters most to them.
Swiyah draws on Narrative Therapy to help people unpack the stories they tell about themselves. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches to address how thoughts, values, and relationships shape daily life.
Background and approach
These methods are used to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship concerns. In sessions she focuses on practical steps along with gentle exploration. Conversations look at patterns, meaningful values, and small actions that can make a difference.
Swiyah listens for what feels stuck and helps identify new ways forward. She also brings client-centered and cognitive behavioral strategies when helpful. That can include working on thoughts that increase worry, building coping skills for intense feelings, or practicing new communication habits.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Swiyah has a longer history in the mental health field beyond her licensed practice, and she uses that background to inform her approach. She works with concerns such as self-esteem, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and issues around abandonment and attachment.
Sessions are offered in English and tailored to each person’s needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Swiyah works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Swiyah among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Swiyah directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Swiyah directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and ACT approaches work online
Swiyah uses Narrative Therapy to help people notice the stories they tell about themselves and then try out alternative storylines. This can reduce the weight of past events and open space for new choices. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help identify values and take small, value-driven steps even when strong emotions are present. These approaches suit issues like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and responses to trauma.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist set the pace together and focus on concrete changes that matter in daily life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep regular momentum while working toward goals.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Swiyah focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression, plus related areas like attachment, body image, chronic illness, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is open and person-centered, with Narrative Therapy used to reframe personal stories and ACT to connect actions to values. Sessions combine listening with practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of licensed clinical experience and a longer 15-year background in the mental health field that informs her work.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Delaware with the credential LPC-MH and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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