Whitney  Westmorland
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Whitney Westmorland

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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Massachusetts Not Accepting Online

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Updated October 2, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Mind/Body connection
  • Self-esteem

Professional statement

Whitney Westmorland is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the Back Bay neighborhood of Boston. Many of her clients are individuals experiencing anxiety, trauma, or depression who find that their emotional health is affecting their professional and personal relationships. Whitney also specializes in helping clients with relationship challenges such as dating, disconnection, communication issues, infidelity, and divorce.

Whitney has an expertise in mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Yoga (TCTSY), and other mind-body work, as well as postgraduate training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and The Gottman Method of couples therapy. Whitney’s style is warm and open, and she works first and foremost to establish trust with her clients.

Whitney received her Master’s of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Appalachian State University, and a Bachelor's of Arts in Gender Studies & Comparative Human Development from The University of Chicago. Prior to opening her private practice, she worked at a community mental health center, at a substance use treatment clinic, and as a reproductive health researcher.


Message to clients

In today's stressful world it is easy to sweep your own needs under the rug. You’re encouraged to keep working and pushing, no matter the toll it takes on your mind and body. You might start to fall into unhealthy patterns, feel anxious, depressed, and unfulfilled. Over time this can lead to problems in both your professional and personal relationships. Your decision to attend therapy is an important commitment to self-care and your relationships. Therapy provides a safe place for you to hit pause, and reflect on where you have been, where you want to go, and how to get there.

My approach to therapy is based first and foremost on building a positive and collaborative relationship with you. I focus on tailoring my therapy approach to accommodate your unique challenges and strengths. We work together to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered to create for yourself the life that you deserve.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Mind/Body connection - Using behavioral, psychological, social, expressive, and spiritual approaches to strengthen the relationship between mind and body; utilizing trauma-sensitive yoga

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Berklee College of Music Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA PPO
  • Harvard Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Lesley University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • MIT Student and Affiliate Extended Insurance Plan (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)
  • Northeastern University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $180 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $220 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Not accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Tue 2:00pm-8:00pm
  • Wed 2:00pm-8:00pm
  • Thu 2:00pm-8:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2018 - Present
Justice Resource Institute, 2015 - 2018
Daymark Recovery Services, 2014 - 2015

Appalachian State University, MA, 2015
The University of Chicago, BA, 2013


Licensure

Massachusetts: 1707


Languages

English


Professional endorsements

"Whitney is a skilled and compassionate therapist who is adept at connecting with people, especially those who have experienced trauma or other challenging circumstances. She meets people where they are at and is trauma-informed in her approaches. She is wise beyond her years."

- Jennifer Staples, LMHC • December 2019

"Whitney is an excellent therapist who is deeply connected to the wellness and flourishing of her clients. She is compassionate, insightful, strengths-based, and grounded in kindness and approachability."

- Liz D’Onofrio, LICSW • December 2019

"Whitney is insightful, warm, and trustworthy in her therapeutic relationships. She is very much a humanist, providing unconditional positive regard to her clients, accepting of the full range of human emotion and experience. Her therapeutic stance is open, collaborative, and empathetic. Whitney’s humanity shines through in her work, and she is kind, thoughtful, and deeply respectful to others. Whitney is passionate about helping clients work through issues to transform their lives. She practices using a variety of theoretical orientations and techniques and draws from a wealth of knowledge, techniques, and experiences."

- Melanie Feldsher, MFT • December 2019