Ayodelli Whyte-Kortsen, LPC

Ayodelli Whyte-Kortsen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 8 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, and older adults between the ages of 13 and 75. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions, offering focused care for both everyday struggles and complex emotional challenges.

Her practice also addresses a range of related concerns including abandonment and attachment issues, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control problems, family of origin difficulties, forgiveness, and the impacts of divorce and domestic violence. She brings a broad clinical lens to issues such as disruptive mood dysregulation and feelings of emptiness while helping clients build coping skills and resilience.

Ayodelli integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques. This blend allows her to tailor treatment to each person’s needs, values, and goals while keeping sessions practical and results-oriented.

Her manner is warm, collaborative, and direct, grounded in empathy and respect. She offers both virtual and in-person sessions, with flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday and in-network insurance options available. As a veteran herself, she brings insight into service-related challenges and reintegration. Ayodelli invites individuals to begin the work toward meaningful, lasting growth at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Ayodelli commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and modify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it is often applied for anxiety, stress, and depression. Internal Family Systems (IFS) is another approach she integrates - it helps people understand and work with different parts of themselves to resolve internal conflicts and heal from trauma. Mindfulness practices are used alongside these methods to build present-moment awareness and emotional regulation skills, supporting coping during major life changes and emotional dysregulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ayodelli works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adapts techniques so treatment fits the individual. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine evidence-based tools to create a plan that evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy with Ayodelli offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call or phone, and shorter interactions can take place via live chat or text-based messaging. This range of options makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access consistent support from a licensed clinician regardless of location within Texas.