LICSW, 13 years of experience
Hi there, I'm Whitney! Living with stress and overwhelm can feel incredibly isolating, especially when you've spent so long pushing through just to make it from one day to the next. I understand how exhausting it can be to carry that weight alone. As a licensed clinical social worker (Licensed in FL & MN), I create a warm, safe space where you can finally breathe and begin to heal. I work alongside individuals who are ready to gently explore those complicated emotions and thoughts that have been tucked away for so long. Together, we'll honor your experiences while building the coping skills and inner strength you need to not just survive, but truly thrive. Healing isn't about erasing your story - it's about rewriting how that story shapes your future. You deserve compassionate support on this journey. I'd be honored to walk alongside you as you rediscover your resilience and create the life you're meant to live.
In our first session, will do brief introductions. Then, we will discuss what brings you to therapy and we will begin to map out a plan to get you the desired outcomes you crave. While working with me, you will be guided to understand your triggers and patterns, gain insight into your responses and will learn to manage them effectively. We will work collaboratively to develop coping strategies, to help you feel more in control and less overwhelmed.
My greatest strength as a provider is being able to meet my clients where they are and tailor a customized plan of action that gets desired results. You deserve to feel at peace and in control. Let's work together to achieve the calm and balanced life you envision. Why battle traffic when you can chat with me in your slippers? Virtual therapy sessions are open most weekdays and evenings. Schedule your consultation now and take the first step towards lasting change.
I specialize in working with women who have become experts at 'stacking and stuffing' their emotions - you know, that familiar pattern of pushing feelings down to keep moving forward. When we don't give our emotions the space they need, they often show up as anxiety, depression, overwhelming stress, or unprocessed grief. I'm here to help you gently navigate these symptoms and finally experience the relief you've been searching for. Together, we'll create space for those emotions that have been waiting patiently to be heard. When we work together, you'll never feel rushed or judged - we'll move at a pace that feels right for you. Together, we'll gently uncover the patterns and triggers that have been running the show behind the scenes. You'll gain those beautiful 'aha' moments of insight about why you respond the way you do, and more importantly, you'll learn that you have more power over your emotions than you might believe right now. What I love most about this work is how uniquely it unfolds for each person. We'll discover the coping strategies that fit your life, your personality, and your goals - not a one-size-fits-all approach. I draw from both holistic and cognitive techniques, always keeping you at the center of your own healing story. This isn't about me having all the answers. It's about us working as partners to help you reconnect with your own inner wisdom and strength. You already have so much resilience within you - sometimes we just need to clear away what's been covering it up.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), is used in therapy to help client's understand root causes and triggers to certain reactions. I utilize CBT to help clients uncover old thought patterns, and develop new ones.
I integrate mindfulness techniques to help clients manage anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness CBT helps brings awareness and acceptance to life's challenges. Some mindfulness practices include meditation and deep breathing exercises, which can help cultivate inner peace and resilience. This holistic, evidence-based approach offers client's the opportunity to connect deeper with self.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBF), allows me to help guide client's when quick solutions are needed. SFBF helps clients swiftly identify and achieve goals. This approach focuses on leveraging clients' existing resources and past successes to create rapid, sustainable change.