Licensed to practice in Massachusetts and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Child or Adolescent, Family Therapy, Parenting and 9 more.
(she/her)
New to Grow
Hi! My name is Whitney, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMHC) who supports children, teenagers, and parents. I believe families navigating the day-to-day challenges of life, a child’s diagnosis, developmental delays, or complex medical needs deserve compassionate, informed, and ongoing support. I provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where children and families can express emotions, process difficult experiences, and feel understood. Caring for a child with developmental or medical needs can bring stress, grief, uncertainty, changes in family roles, medical trauma, and communication challenges. Parents may feel overwhelmed while coordinating care, advocating for their child, and supporting the needs of the entire family. Children and teenagers may also need support understanding their experiences, managing emotions, coping with changes, and developing confidence and self-advocacy skills. Through a collaborative, family-centered approach, I help families strengthen communication, process emotions, and develop practical strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs. With children and teenagers, I focus on building a personal “toolbox” of coping, communication, emotional-regulation, problem-solving, and self-advocacy skills they can use across home, school, community, and relationships. My approach is also shaped by personal experience navigating school systems and medical care, allowing me to bring empathy and understanding to the challenges families may face when advocating for their children. I believe authentic relationships are at the heart of meaningful therapy, and I incorporate humor, warmth, and a personal touch to help families feel comfortable, connected, and supported. I honor each person’s individuality, strengths, communication style, and pace of development. When appropriate, I collaborate with caregivers and other professionals to promote consistency and support. Together, we can create space for healing, connection, growth, and resilience.
Your first therapy visit is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what brings you and your family to therapy. We will talk about your concerns, your child’s developmental or medical history, family dynamics, strengths, and the goals you hope to work toward. I will take time to listen to your experiences, answer questions, and learn what has or has not been helpful in the past. You are encouraged to ask questions throughout the process so that you feel comfortable, informed, and confident in your care. Together, we will identify priorities and begin developing a personalized approach that feels supportive and appropriate for your family. My goal is for you to leave the first visit feeling heard, respected, and hopeful about the path forward.
I believe I have a wide range of strengths and experiences that I bring to the table as a therapist. My professional experience has allowed me to work with individuals and families across a wide range of ages and needs. I have worked in an all-girls residential program serving adolescents and young adults ages 12–21, provided sports-based group therapy for children ages 5–12, and worked in early intervention with children from birth to three and their families. I have also provided care coordination for adults with dual diagnoses, helping clients navigate services and connect with appropriate supports. These experiences have strengthened my ability to adapt my approach to each individual, collaborate with families and professionals, and support clients through a variety of developmental, emotional, behavioral, and life challenges. One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is creating a warm, safe, and authentic environment where clients and families feel heard, respected, and supported. I believe in showing up as my authentic self in our sessions. The person you meet in therapy is the same person you would encounter outside of the therapy room—there are no surprises or different versions of me. I bring compassion, patience, openness, and humor to my work when appropriate, while recognizing when situations call for sensitivity and seriousness. I believe in meeting people where they are and moving at a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for them. My goal is to build genuine relationships where families feel comfortable being themselves, too. My specialized training in trauma-informed care and early childhood development allows me to support young children, teenagers, and caregivers with an understanding of attachment, emotional regulation, development, and the impact of stressful experiences. A significant part of our work together will involve learning and practicing coping skills, communication strategies, and practical techniques that families can use throughout their day-to-day lives. My goal is to help each family build a personalized toolbox of skills they can confidently carry with them across home, school, relationships, and other environments. Ultimately, my hope is to help you reach a place where you feel confident moving forward without needing me because you have developed the tools, skills, and confidence you need to navigate life successfully. Therapy is not about creating dependence—it is about helping you recognize your own strengths!
My ideal clients are children, teenagers, and families who are looking for a supportive, collaborative, and authentic space to navigate life’s challenges. They may be working through emotional or behavioral concerns, developmental differences, medical experiences, communication difficulties, or simply feeling stuck and unsure of what to do next. I work best with clients and families who are open to exploring, learning, and trying new strategies together. Whether you know exactly what you need or are still figuring it out, my goal is to meet you where you are, build on your strengths, and help you develop skills, confidence, and tools that can support you well beyond our time together.
My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioral, trauma-informed, family-centered, and solution-focused approaches. I place a strong emphasis on building rapport, identifying individual and family strengths, and teaching clients practical coping skills and strategies that can be incorporated into their everyday lives.