JonaKarina Whisenant
Licensed Mental Health Counselor -
My special affinities are Mental Health in Tech, Women in Tech, High Stress Professionals, Parenting Special Needs/Caretaker Overwhelm, LGBTQA, Midlife Transition and Pet Loss and Grief.
I have an integrative practice drawing from many resources including body-mind therapy, mindfulness, arts therapies, cognitive-behavioral, belief systems and non-theistic spirituality.
Had enough of not being enough? Misunderstood? Feeling inauthentic? If you are living life from past hurts, you’ll find yourself depressed, anxious, exhausted, stressed and feeling stuck. The focus of my practice is empowering others to see their self-worth and inspire them into action. You don’t have to know how to heal; if you are willing to heal and show up, we will get you to your destination. Living in present time authentically means sorting through the things that are no longer useful to you. Ready to move from anxiety and depression and become empowered from the inside out? I’m here to help.
I practice what I preach, am open-minded and have a sense of humor. I am non-judgmental and comfortably treat diverse cultures and sexual preferences. My clients say I am easy to talk to and be with. You absolutely can heal, failure is impossible and success is a choice. Whatever your differences, you are welcome; I’m here to help, reach out.
I do not have a sliding scale but have a few reduced income fee slots after the first session/consult for those who qualify. I accept BCBS and am an Out-Of-Network Provider.
You can listen to me discussing my work with parents of special needs family members and caregivers here:
EP 36: How Caregivers Can Manage Stress and Improve Mental Health http://parentingimpossible.libsyn.com/website/ep-37-how-caregivers-can-manage-stress-and-improve-mental-healthAs a part of my practice, I do pet loss and grief therapy.
You can listen to me here: Listen to JonaKarina Whisenant “Building Lifelong Relationships with Our Pets” on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #127 from Why Do Pets Matter? Hosted by Debra Hamilton, Esq. on Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-do-pets-matter-hosted-by-debra-hamilton-esq/id1487330694?i=1000471653542
Skills and Expertise
Adult
Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
Caregiver Issues or Stress
Creative Blocks
Depression
Fertility Issues
Family of Origin Issues
grief
Gay Issues
Loss or Grief
Life Purpose
Meditation
Midlife Crisis
Mindfulness based therapy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Polyamory and Nonmonogamous Relationships
Reiki Energy Healing
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Spirituality
Women's issue