LaPetra Whigham

LaPetra Whigham is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She is known for her compassionate, grounded approach and her ability to meet clients where they are. LaPetra works with concerns such as trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, emotional eating, pseudoseizures, and women’s issues. She believes that while life can feel overwhelming at times, you do not have to face it alone—she is here to walk alongside you with care and understanding.

LaPetra uses an integrative approach, drawing from multiple therapeutic models to best meet each client’s unique needs. Her work focuses on empowering clients to gain insight, build resilience, and make meaningful adjustments that improve overall quality of life. Therapy with LaPetra is collaborative, supportive, and centered on helping clients reconnect with their strengths while developing practical tools for healing and growth.

In your first session, LaPetra creates a welcoming, non-judgmental space where you can begin to share your story at your own pace. She will spend time understanding what brings you to therapy, your goals, and what support looks like for you. Clients can expect to feel heard, respected, and supported as you begin navigating life’s challenges together.