About Emerging Light Counseling Group

Whitney is a licensed professional counselor who enjoys holding space for people to feel seen and heard as they navigate challenging seasons toward their therapeutic goals. She believes that everyone possesses the resilience to overcome obstacles, enabling them to flourish in unimaginable ways, even if they require a helping hand. Her clinical approach emphasizes individualized care and utilizes multiple treatment modalities to address past traumas, depression, PTSD, and anxiety, guiding individuals and families as they redefine their narratives.

Whitney obtained her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from The Ohio State University. She is also a certified complex trauma therapist. Whitney has gained valuable experience working at a nonprofit facility for women, where she honed her skills in individual and group mental health therapy, clinical assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities to tackle a range of mental health and substance abuse issues. Her professional and personal experiences have equipped her with the tools to support and guide others through various challenges and life transitions.

Whitney is passionate about advocating for women as they overcome abuse, societal pressures, distress in maternal mental health, and superwoman syndrome, fostering healthy coping skills. Meeting people where they are, she strives to partner together to identify the root causes of their symptoms and create a treatment plan tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Through techniques such as self-discovery, reframing negative thoughts, building on strengths, and goal setting, she aims to equip individuals with the tools necessary to restore their quality of life.

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