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Welcome, I'm Whitney.
I chose a career in social work because I believe in the social justice principles that guide it. Our choices, moods and behaviors are a result of living in a system, a family, a culture. My interventions are guided by intersectionality, and feminism. I find inspiration from Pema Chodron, Mary Oliver, Daniel Siegel, bell hooks and Millcreek Canyon. In my work with children and families I lead from an attachment/interpersonal neurobiology lens, when we meet I will gather information about a parents' own history and how it effects current functioning. I'll talk with you about your child's temperament, when you feel most connected to them and when you feel like you want to throw in the towel. I know the best outcomes are a result of working collaboratively, so I'll work with your child and with you. |
In my work with adults, I look forward to exploring meaning, personal relationships, and habits you'd like to address. I particularly love working with adults who are in the process of "undoing" in someway. Undoing or deconstructing previously held values or beliefs about relationships, religion or self. I prefer to work with your somatic experience, sure I want to hear your thoughts, but I'm also interested in the experience in your body and ways to address what's underlying.
Prior to starting my own practice, I worked in community mental health with children and families many who were facing intergenerational poverty, abuse and mental illness. Throughout my career I've worked with with refugees, people with chronic illness, children in foster care, and adults with serious and chronic mental health diagnosis. Additionally, I have had both personal and clinical training in working with those experiencing infertility, building families via adoption or third party options.
What an incredible honor it is to witness my clients face vulnerability and work to make sense of it. I'd love to join you on your own journey.
Education and Training/Areas of Interest or Study
Masters Degree of Social Work, University of Utah, Utah
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sonoma State University, California
Level One Marshak Intervention Method Theraplay (attachment based play therapy intervention)
EMDR
Mind Body Bridging
IFS
Play Therapy
LGBTQIA2S+ Ally - Gender Affirming Care
Professional Activities/Affiliations:
Guest Lecturer Westminster College
Volunteer at Circles SLC - Policy Team
Former Clinical Director of Utah Infertility Resource Center
Former Crisis worker University of Utah Medical Center
Member of Utah Association of Play Therapy
Member of National Association of Social Workers
Member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine-Mental Health Practice Group
Past Board Member: United for Adoption
Former Clinical Supervisor at Cancer Wellness House
Previous Policy Advocate addressing health care disparities in Utah
KSL Contributor on topics such as play therapy, parenting and infertility
Prior to starting my own practice, I worked in community mental health with children and families many who were facing intergenerational poverty, abuse and mental illness. Throughout my career I've worked with with refugees, people with chronic illness, children in foster care, and adults with serious and chronic mental health diagnosis. Additionally, I have had both personal and clinical training in working with those experiencing infertility, building families via adoption or third party options.
What an incredible honor it is to witness my clients face vulnerability and work to make sense of it. I'd love to join you on your own journey.
Education and Training/Areas of Interest or Study
Masters Degree of Social Work, University of Utah, Utah
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Sonoma State University, California
Level One Marshak Intervention Method Theraplay (attachment based play therapy intervention)
EMDR
Mind Body Bridging
IFS
Play Therapy
LGBTQIA2S+ Ally - Gender Affirming Care
Professional Activities/Affiliations:
Guest Lecturer Westminster College
Volunteer at Circles SLC - Policy Team
Former Clinical Director of Utah Infertility Resource Center
Former Crisis worker University of Utah Medical Center
Member of Utah Association of Play Therapy
Member of National Association of Social Workers
Member of American Society of Reproductive Medicine-Mental Health Practice Group
Past Board Member: United for Adoption
Former Clinical Supervisor at Cancer Wellness House
Previous Policy Advocate addressing health care disparities in Utah
KSL Contributor on topics such as play therapy, parenting and infertility