Hi,

I’m Whitney,

I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and am a fully licensed clinician (LMFT) in Texas. I’ve been in the mental health field for 5 years and have a range of experience, including individual, couples, family, and group therapy in acute care and outpatient settings. My approach to therapy is collaborative and tailored to each client, drawing on a range of evidence-based treatments to meet their unique needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.

I encourage you to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me to see if we’re a good fit and explore additional resources I can provide to help you on your mental health and relationship journey.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at therapy@whitneybtherapy.com.

When I go to therapy, I want to be 100% real.

I want to feel safe enough to be all of me. I want to bring all parts of me. The pettiness that creeps in, the black parts of me, the insecure parts of me, and the out-of-pocket at times but really do care parts of me to my sessions.

 I know I’m out of line sometimes and that’s why I’m in therapy in the first place. And I want my therapist to be real with me. This is because I understand the value and beauty of knowing all of me and getting to know that person better than anyone else. I understand the value of a therapist who gets me.

I don’t want to be judged by my therapist.

 

Can you imagine a world where everyone had a safe place to be 100% them?  A world where you could be honest about how you feel and what you’re going through, and you can get the help you need instead of judgment and shame. Oh my gosh, what kind of mass emotional healing could take place in that type of environment? That’s what I want for me, and I want to provide the same for others.

 Cultural mistrust, microaggressions, fear of shame & guilt, self-protection, and fear of being judged are all barriers to an emotionally safe therapeutic space.   According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2021, an estimated 57.8 million adults aged 18 or older in the U.S had a prevalence of any mental illness (AMI) and it was highest among adults with two or more races. Of the 57.8 million adults with AMI, only 47.2% of them received services to treat their mental health within that year. There are millions of Americans, especially minorities, who need help but there are still millions who are not receiving treatment. It is my hope to help shorten that gap.

Our communities are impacted by many challenges. The imposter syndrome, unhealthy relationships, communication breakdown, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health issues. I provide tools and techniques, teach communication skills, and mediate conversations to help alleviate these challenges. However, the foundation of my therapy is an emotionally safe place for everyone. It allows individuals the freedom to move past the fortresses they built to protect themselves and journey into exploring what healing looks like for them.