Ms. Jessica A. Whitaker, LCSW
About Me
I have been working in the field for over 35 years, working mostly in non-profit agencies. Currently working as a health educator teaching Stress, Anxiety, Anger Management and Improving Sleep I am also beginning a small private practice.
Education & Experience
MSW in Family and Children from UC Berkeley, California. I worked 10 1/2 years worked with active duty military in the area of domestic violence, substance abuse and mental health issues at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, AZ; have experience in play therapy with children and participated in a study of the use of EMDR with children at Child Help in Phoenix, AZ.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
HAP
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Moral Injury
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Group
- Juvenile Correctional Facility
- Seniors
- Underserved
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale
