Laura Whitney, LMFT
All About Me
Education: Laura Whitney earned her bachelor's degree in Music Therapy from Utah State University in 1994 and completed her master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Capella University in 2022.
Trainings: She currently holds certifications in EFCT, EFIT, and EMDR
Experience: Laura began her journey at Cache Valley Counseling in 2021 as an intern.
Specialties: Primarily using EFT, Laura aims to help clients understand themselves and their interactions with others. She believes EFT offers long-term results and helps clients become self-sufficient, which is her ultimate goal as a therapist.
Why she became a therapist: Therapy is a second career for Laura, who spent 27 years in the corporate print and mail industry before deciding to pursue something more meaningful. She chose therapy to contribute positively to the world.
Client Focus: Laura has a balanced clientele, working with both men and women as individuals and also with couples.
Favorite Self-Help Resource: While she doesn’t read much since grad school, Laura enjoys following a blog by licensed psychologist and trauma survivor Gretchen Schmelzer. The blog offers relatable content and insightful wisdom in each post.
Second Favorite Hobby: A passionate singer since high school, Laura especially enjoys choir singing, which has taken her all over the world.
Greatest Fear: Her greatest fear is not being able to provide what someone needs and failing to show up for them.
Best Movie/TV Show: Laura is currently captivated by "The Yorkshire Vet," a show about veterinarians running a practice in England that was originally James Herriot's. She enjoys the show as it aligns with her love for animals, particularly those on her small hobby farm.
Favorite Book: Her favorite novel is "Watership Down," a beautifully written story about rabbits. It's a family favorite that has captivated her with its storytelling and rich prose.
Coolest Place she has traveled: Scotland stands out as her favorite travel destination, with its lush green hills, sheep-dotted landscapes, and historical architecture, which impart an old-world charm.