Dr. Whelan is an experienced clinical psychologist who provides assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to adult and adolescent patients with an array of psychological, neurological, and medical conditions. Dr. W specializes in neuropsychological assessment and the treatment of depression and anxiety related disorders. She has expertise in the treatment of chronic pain, sleep and eating disorders, substance abuse, grief, trauma, and bipolar spectrum conditions. Dr. Whelan provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations in the following areas: diagnostic clarification, ADHD, ASD, personality disorders, intellectual functioning, memory impairment, TBI/concussion, bariatric surgery and organ transplant candidacy, learning disorders, etc. Dr. W provides individualized evidence-based psychotherapy involving a blend of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindful self-compassion (MSC). She helps her patients develop skills to effectively regulate distressing thoughts & emotions, recognize self-worth & unique abilities, and build resilience in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. She is passionate about providing quality patient care, and believes in establishing a strong alliance with her patients by working as a team to target presenting concerns.
Academic Suffixes: | PsyD |
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Expertise: | ADHD, Alcohol Use, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Body Positivity, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Grief, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Obesity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Sports Performance, Stress, Testing and Evaluation, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Weight Loss |