Director & Psychotherapist
In-person at the Ballantyne & Fort Mill Locations, Telehealth option provided for NC, SC, & TX Residents

Dr. Whitmire has provided therapy services since 2004, and she has provided services in the Charlotte/Fort Mill area since 2013. Her clinical experiences include working in a variety of mental health settings: psychiatric hospitals with acute care patients age 3+, corrections facility with adult male offenders, residential treatment for eating disorder and acute care patients, and private practice. Dr. Whitmire has also taught at 5 esteemed universities for Graduate Studies (Masters in Counseling and Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Departments): St. Edwards University, Sam Houston State University, Walden University, South University, and most recently at Pfeiffer University.

She incorporates a variety of techniques in order to encourage personal growth, and works with each client (and in most cases their families) to help build on their personal strengths and resources. Dr. Whitmire views therapy as highly interactive and a collaborative process between the therapist and clients - effective therapy requires that both therapist and client are invested in the therapy process, have a positive relationship, and give each other feedback. She believes that there are numerous reasons why people seek therapy. Regardless of what the reason may be, we all hold the innate capacity to improve and change our lifestyles. Therapy provides a safe environment to explore such changes needed, and allows for individuals to gain personal awareness, insight, and growth.

Dr. Whitmire specializes in anxiety, depression, grief & loss, play therapy, couples counseling, cross-dressing, family therapy, and Middle Eastern culture. Dr. Whitmire has training in the following couples curriculum: Gottman Level 1 and 2, Bringing Baby Home, and Prepare & Enrich. She additionally provides supervision for LCMHCA and LMFTA. Advance case consultation services are also provided for licensed clinicians needing assistance.