Whitney McEwen, MA, LPC

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Dallas, TX. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Depression. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Divorce
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR
• Mindfulness-Based Interventions
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Alcohol Use, Autism, Codependency, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Mood Swings, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Self-Harming, Social Anxiety, Stress

Insurance

Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna and Evernorth, Curative, Employers Health Network, Medicare, Optum, Partners Direct Health, Sana Benefits, Scott & White Health Plan, TriWest, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, VA Community Care Network (CCN)

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals

Languages

English

Education & qualifications