geometry-shapes iconRelationships, Coping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression
Online in Ohio
9 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Whitney accepts 30 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Ohio | BCBS
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio | BCBS Medicare Advantage (HMO | PPO)
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSmart Accel
HealthSmart PPO
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medical Mutual
Medicare OH
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Poppins Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Whitney

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Whitney McSparran is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with young adults, adults, women, and LGBTQIA+ folks coping with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship issues, educational challenges, occupational problems, gender and sexuality-related issues, and the stress of everyday life.

Whitney received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Temple University and is licensed in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. She has worked in many mental health settings including outpatient, community behavioral health, and residential treatment settings, but her passion is providing individual and couples counseling.

Whitney's superpower is supporting people new to therapy and helping those who have struggled in the past to find the right therapist. She uses techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioral therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing techniques but is a person-centered therapist at her core. Whitney believes that each person is an expert on their own life and is dedicated to empowering each individual to shape their own path in therapy.

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"As a person-centered therapist, my job is making the therapeutic experience work for you."

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Get to know Whitney

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I love that by learning more about ourselves and the way we see the world we can grow into happier, healthier versions of ourselves. Being a therapist lets me walk with and support people on this journey.

What types of clients do you work with best?

Women, LGBTQIA+ folk, and anyone ready to make a change.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I love working with clients who haven't had great experiences with therapy in the past and have the courage to try again!

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

We're in this together.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I'm excited to work with a clinician-run practice that lets us grow together.

What inspires you?

Human ingenuity!

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

I keep the pressure low! We'll go at your pace while we figure out how we work best together.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

We'll get to know each other and I'll work to understand what you're hoping to get from therapy and how I can support you.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

I'll be your partner in therapy. You're driving the car, I'm just here to help you navigate and point out the scenery.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love to read, take care of my plants, and play with my daughter.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am tenacious and proud of what I bring to the table personally and professionally.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesRelationships, Coping Skills, Life Transition, Anxiety, Depression, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Women’s Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Trauma / PTSD, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Divorce, Grief, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Feminist, Relational, Any / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered Therapy
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Education and training

Years in practice
9 years
Graduating institute
Temple University
Graduating degree
Master’s in Counseling Psychology
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1841641552
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State of practiceOH
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License number1901397
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor of Mental Health (LPCC)she/her