About Wes

Wes Whittaker, LPC-MHSP, Counselor, Therapist, Psychotherapist, Nashville, Brentwood, Tennessee, TN

I grew up in the small high-desert town of Sedona, AZ. The red rock mountains gave me a great appreciation for nature and is one of the reasons I enjoy the outdoors. I like to spend time with family and friends, hike with my dog, camp, travel, read, write, meditate, listen to podcasts, and make different kinds of video content. I also enjoy skateboarding, snowboarding, football, soccer, basketball, golf, and mountain bike riding. Like most people, I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs in life and I’m grateful for the field of counseling as it allows me a chance to make use of all the aspects of being human; my successes, my failures, my talents, my flaws, my ego, my mind, my heart and all the parts that make me who I am, help me have perspective and appreciation for the shared human experience.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I primarily live and work in Nashville and Brentwood, TN. As you might expect, I am a person-centered humanistic therapist and I strive to meet my clients where they are at. I have training and experience in an array of therapeutic methods including; Mindfulness Based Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Hakomi Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Satir Family Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. These different methods aid me in working with a variety of clients and issues. I mostly work with adults, young adults, teenagers, families and couples.

I received my Masters in Psychology from Naropa University in CO. For several years, I worked as a Primary Therapist at Red Mountain Sedona, which is considered one of the top treatment facilities in the United States. I also worked as a Mental Health Counselor for STEM Prep Academy providing therapy to a diverse population of high school students. And, I have had a private practice for several years. I have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years now. In that time I have worked with adults, couples, families, teenagers and kids, helping them with a wide range of issues including; anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, failure-to-launch, relationship issues, dating goals, business goals, life goals, and self discovery.

If you are interested in working with me, you can book a 50 Minute Session below. The first session will be a Free 30 Minute Initial Session. After that the rate will be $200 for each 50 minute session. Payment will be arranged at time of session. Thank you.