Bloem Counseling

Plant. Nurture. Grow.

Hello! I’m Whitney.

Licensed Professional Counselor

I grew up thinking that I would never be good enough; my worth was measured in grades, trophies, and the number on the scale. I was a robot, and I was miserable.

I was a freshman in college when I read Viktor Frankl’s, A Man’s Search for Meaning, and for the first time I believed my life could mean more than a damn number. So, I decided to try something new—to fight my eating disorder and use my experience to become a badass therapist.

Easier said than done, trust me, I get it.

The road to recovery is a process—full of ups, downs, and wtf moments. I remember wanting to give up several times along the way, but I am so glad I didn’t. My role as a therapist is more than a job, it’s a privilege to walk alongside people just like you who are trying to navigate this path.

I wholeheartedly believe recovery from eating disorders or living a meaningful life with chronic illness is fully possible (yes, for you too!).

My Approach & Values

I work from a psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approach. This means I believe that somewhere along the line we developed coping skills to help us survive. Our task together is to uncover why you needed these behaviors in the first place, and how we can work in the present to create change.

I believe in client-centered work where my clients are the experts of their own mind and bodies. TOGETHER, we will collaborate on your goals and treatment plans.