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

 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.

 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.

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.

We know the pain is real
But you can't heal what you never reveal (Jay Z, “Kill Jay Z.”)

Hi,

I’m Whitney.

I have a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and I am an LMFT-Associate in Texas. I am currently supervised by Diana Walla, M.S., LPC-S, LMFT-S. I’ve been in the mental health field for 3.5 years and have a range of experience including individual, couples, family, and group therapy in acute care and outpatient settings. I seek to build a rapport with my clients and use a range of evidence-based treatments that are the best fit for my clients.

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

If you have any questions, you can email me at therapy@whitneybtherapy.com.