Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a licensed mental health counselor in the State of New York with ten years of experience. I am a nationally certified counselor, a certified clinical mental health counselor, a certified clinical trauma professional, a credentialed grief specialist, and an approved clinical supervisor. I am a graduate of Capella University with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling. I have a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in trauma and crisis from Walden University.
I am a military spouse of a combat veteran. I am well versed in military issues, as I served as a Family Readiness Group Leader for seven years and as a Battalion leader for three. I offer a wide range of counseling services, including depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, grief, PTSD, issues related to gender and sexuality, relationship issues, and parenting concerns.
My preferred theoretical approach is person centered, although I draw from CBT, Solution-Focused, Reality., and REBT therapies. I believe the core of a client/counselor relationship must be based upon warmth, genuineness and unconditional positive regard. I believe that every individual is their own expert in terms of their lives and must be taught effective tools in which to facilitate change.
Engaging in counseling services can be a difficult decision, as many people fear that they will be judged. As previously stated, I believe that treating clients with warmth, genuineness and unconditional positive regard is paramount in order to establish a favorable counseling relationship.I provide a warm, safe, empathic, environment to begin working toward change.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you.
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Dr. Wendy Whinnery is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York with 10 years of professional experience. She holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with a specialization in trauma and crisis from Walden University.
Her training includes national counselor certification and specialized credentials in clinical mental health counseling and clinical trauma practice. She is also a credentialed grief specialist and an approved clinical supervisor, qualifications that support her work with complex loss and trauma-related concerns.
As a military spouse of a combat veteran, Dr. Whinnery has direct familiarity with military life and supports military families based on that experience. She served as a Family Readiness Group Leader for seven years and as a Battalion leader for three years, roles that informed her understanding of family dynamics and the stresses associated with military service.
Dr. Whinnery’s clinical areas of focus include stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, OCD, personality disorders, issues related to gender and sexuality, relationship and parenting concerns, and other challenges such as compassion fatigue, addictions, eating disorders, ADHD, anger management, and self-esteem. She offers care for individuals and families navigating these issues.
Her preferred approach is person-centered, emphasizing warmth, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard, while also integrating techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, reality therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy when appropriate. She aims to equip each person with practical tools for change while honoring their expertise about their own life.
Dr. Whinnery provides a warm, safe, and empathic environment to begin working toward change, and she looks forward to the opportunity to work with individuals seeking support.
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