Sally Whalen

My clients describe me as:

Warm, direct, & collaborative. My style can range from a conversational feel to a more structured approach depending on your therapeutic needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which means that I help couples and individuals transform negative patterns into ones that foster connection and fulfillment.

Together, we will:

Together we will shift the patterns that are holding you back. I help couples navigate conflict and reconnect, and I help individuals overcome anxiety & depression, build self-esteem and thriving relationships, and engage more fully in their lives.

I specialize in working with people who:

I work with couples, adults, & teens who feel disconnected from themselves or others. They may tend to focus on the negative, get lost in anxious thoughts, find it difficult to express their feelings, or struggle to do what they most want to do.

I became a therapist because:

I became a therapist because I believe every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and change, and I enjoy supporting that process.

More about me and my practice:

My approach is informed by an anti-oppression, Health at Every Size, and LGBTQIA+ affirming lens. This means that I work to understand your unique context, needs, and barriers, as well your experience of various aspects of your identity.