Christine Whitt
ABOUT ME:
It takes courage to seek support for your mental health journey. Often times, the daily discomfort that acts as the catalyst for doing so is rooted in past experiences and relationships that disallow you from showing up as your authentic self in the present. Psychotherapy serves as a tool to look inward and find the source. If you are experiencing relational difficulty, burnout from your work in the service industry, addiction, depression, anxiety, or having a hard time coping with loss or change - we will get to the bottom of it.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and grounded in psychodynamic principles, borrowing from Internal Family Systems, mindfulness and existential theory. I will serve as an empathic witness to your story and together we will consider your well-being through a holistic lens, taking into consideration all that you consume and surround yourself with.
I promise to provide a safe and non-judgemental atmosphere for this journey; I am queer friendly and I will hold space for your culture, identities and values. While our work together may not always be exactly comfortable, the fruits of your labor will prove plentiful.
Life is weird, let’s talk about it.
BACKGROUND
I have a bachelor’s degree in human geography from the University of Minnesota, where I spent my time researching the isms that are built into our lived environments. That knowledge coupled with my 33 year tenure in the restaurant business led me to the realization that one of my favorite parts of this life is understanding the histories of the people therein, because it goes a long way to figuring out what makes them tick. That curiosity drove me to pursue my graduate degree in counseling psychology from The University of St. Thomas, where I have spent the last 2 years learning techniques and theories to foster further exploration. Currently I am an advanced graduate student working towards the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Provisional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) designations.
My perfect day consists of animals, meditation, the natural world, learning, good food and connection to my people. I love to cook, travel, and watch things grow, myself included.
