- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Whitney
Dr. Whitney Brown is a New York psychologist with three years of professional experience. She works with adults who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns. She describes clients as the experts in their own stories and focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life easier.
Dr. Brown takes a straightforward approach in sessions. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and then practices new ways of responding. Sessions often include skills practice, short experiments to test new behaviors, and clear tools to manage strong emotions in the moment.
She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to address thinking patterns and emotion-regulation skills. Mindfulness techniques are used to increase awareness of reactions as they arise. Motivational interviewing supports people who want to change habits such as substance use or impulsive behavior.
Dr. Brown pays attention to co-occurring issues like mood and personality symptoms, guilt and shame, and social anxiety. She also supports people facing life transitions and issues common to young adults and women. The work is practical and action-oriented rather than theoretical.
People who choose to work with her can expect clear goals, skill-building, and check-ins on progress. She encourages small, manageable steps and adjusts plans based on what actually helps. Location and licensing are in New York as a NY Psychologist 022894.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Brown commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress, which can help with anxiety, anger, and low mood. DBT emphasizes concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills to manage strong reactions and impulsivity.Mindfulness techniques are often incorporated to increase moment-to-moment awareness of urges and feelings, helping clients notice patterns before they escalate. The therapist and client decide together which methods to emphasize based on goals, symptoms, and what feels workable in day-to-day life.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, require less travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. The focus remains on building skills, trying small experiments between meetings, and adjusting plans based on what helps in real situations.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and skills-based, using clear tools, short experiments, and goal-focused work to change thoughts and reactions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, and behavior concerns.
What is her professional credential and where is she based?
She is a New York psychologist and practices in New York under the credential NY Psychologist 022894.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.