Lichele White , LPC, LCMHC

Lichele White is a Virginia-licensed counselor with six years of professional experience working with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and challenges with motivation and self-esteem. She holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) credentials, which reflect formal training in counseling and clinical mental health practices. Lichele focuses on meeting each person where they are, shaping conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs and goals rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.

She works from a foundation of respect, sensitivity, and compassion, aiming to help clients take courageous first steps toward more satisfying and balanced lives. Her work centers on practical coping strategies, restoring confidence, and supporting recovery from loss or addictive behaviors at a comfortable pace. Lichele emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, helping people identify strengths, set realistic goals, and build skills that support lasting change. She provides steady encouragement while tailoring interventions to what a client finds most helpful, so progress feels manageable and meaningful.

Approaches Used Online and How They Help

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people clarify values, increase self-awareness, and build confidence as they work through stress, grief, or life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning because it offers concrete tools for managing symptoms and testing new ways of coping.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that help people respond more calmly to stress and difficult emotions. It can complement other approaches by increasing awareness and reducing reactivity in challenging moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lichele collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure the therapy aligns with what the client finds most useful.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited travel options. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, accessible support so clients can continue treatment from locations that work best for them.