Meet Whitney

I use an integrative and intuitive approach—blending Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, and evidence-based techniques— to help clients tap into their body’s innate healing abilities. It is a privilege and joy to support clients to regain their vitality and reconnect with their inner strength and wisdom as they heal.

Sometimes clients come to me with a specific issue or event they want to focus on in our work together. Other times clients have a more general sense of “feeling off” or that they are not functioning as optimally as they’d like. I personalize each engagement to ensure your unique needs and goals are met with care and expertise. My approach is confidential and compassionate, creating a nurturing space where you can feel safe to explore and heal.

I have extensive experience collaborating with clinicians and other care providers to support clients. When appropriate, our work together can serve as a valuable adjunct to other treatments or therapies. I am committed to working alongside your existing providers to ensure you receive integrated, seamless support. I can also provide recommendations for additional clinical support or external resources if we identify gaps in your care.

I warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and orientations to my practice.

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Please note that coaching does not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, nor should it replace treatment or therapy from a licensed medical or mental health provider.

  • Whitney is a Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and has completed a rigorous 3-year training program, through Somatic Experiencing® International. Somatic Experiencing (SE™) is a body-oriented therapeutic model for healing trauma and other stress disorders.

    Whitney is also a Certified Health & Wellness Coach trained and mentored by Psychotherapist Dr. Reuben Mikhael Castagno, Interdisciplinary-Based Practices, International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). Whitney also received ongoing group supervision and training within a professional community of Psychotherapists, Social Workers, and Certified Wellness Coaches.

    Whitney received her BA in Psychology from Colorado College. She is also a 200-hour certified yoga instructor, with over 15 years of experience teaching private and group classes. In addition, Whitney has studied and practiced meditation and various ancient healing techniques for over 20 years.

  • Whitney previously worked at Intent Clinical (Previously known as O’Connor Professional Group), a behavioral health firm that supports families and individuals struggling with mental health, substance misuse, eating disorders, neurodiversity, and other challenges to well-being.

    She was Founder & CEO of an international nonprofit, which she ran for over a decade, that provided health and support services to children and adolescents living with HIV in South Africa.

    Whitney was named a World Economic Forum Global Shaper in 2012 and attended the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. She was also named a 2013 Young People in International Affairs 'Top 35 Under 35 Making an Impact in Africa'. Whitney was a guest speaker at Chicago Ideas Week in 2015 and has been interviewed on several news channels.

    Her unique professional and life experiences broaden her ability to understand and effectively address a wide variety of life circumstances and challenges that her clients may be facing.

    • Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing International

    • Implicit Psychotherapy: Dream Workshop, 18 Hrs of Education, Dr. Abi Blakeslee

    • Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Dr. Reuben Castagno Inter-Disciplinary Based Practices/ IAECT

    • Johnson & Johnson’s Management Development Institute (MDI) Fellow

    • Leader Academy’s Executive Leadership Program Fellow

    • Certified 200-Hr Yoga Instructor, Core Power Yoga

    • Participant at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

    • Named a World Economic Forum Global Shaper

    • Featured as one of six Rebel Female Entrepreneurs on Daily Worth

    • Named a Young People in International Affairs (YIPA) Top 35 under 35

    • Selected as a Guest Speaker at Chicago Ideas Week

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I believe in the profound healing potential that resides within each person. My goal is to support my clients in reconnecting with their bodies to tap into their inner wisdom and strength so they can navigate life with greater resilience.

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