Mark Whitney MA

11/04/2025

I'm excited to announce that this week, Megan Leppke, LCSW, and I are officially launching Sound Mind Colorado, a trauma-focused and solution-oriented practice offering counseling and somatic services.

This practice began from something deeply personal — the relief we saw our daughters experience through the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP). That experience changed how we thought about healing and what many of our clients needed.

We’ve both spent years watching people work hard in therapy, applying every tool and bit of insight, yet still feeling stuck because their nervous systems were holding on.

Sound Mind Colorado was created to bridge that gap — combining trauma-informed and solution-oriented counseling with somatic tools like SSP, RRP, and EMDR.

Counseling is insurance-eligible for Colorado residents, and our nervous system programs are available virtually across the U.S.

Our hope is simple: to make care that feels human, steady, and accessible — where relief doesn’t feel out of reach.

www.soundmindcolorado.com

Hello — we’re Sound Mind Colorado.
A Colorado-based practice offering trauma-informed and solution-oriented counseling and somatic therapies that support your whole self — mind, body, and nervous system.

We started this practice because we’ve seen how awareness alone most often doesn't bring about lasting relief.
Lasting change doesn’t come from insight alone — it comes when the nervous system feels safe enough to shift and align with what the mind is processing.

Whether you’re seeking ongoing counseling here in Colorado or nervous system regulation programs like the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP) from anywhere in the U.S., we’ll help you find a path that fits your life and your pace.

🧠 Counseling (insurance + private pay, Colorado residents)
🌿 Nervous System Regulation (private pay, nationwide)

Because healing shouldn’t feel out of reach.
Let’s find a gentler way forward.

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10/21/2024

Self-doubt is one of the most challenging areas for new (and experienced) therapists to overcome in our practice. It can strike when you're not ready and leave you questioning if you are in the right profession.

My new article on is about navigating self-doubt as a new counselor. If you know someone new to the profession or in school, I'd love it if you shared this with them.

https://open.substack.com/pub/markwhitneyma/p/personal-growth-beyond-awareness?r=aaq6g&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

10/12/2024

Check out my new article on creating lasting change beyond self-awareness. Let me know what you think!

Using the "Five A's" To Promote Effective Self-Development

10/12/2024

Checkout my new article on pursuing self-development beyond just building self-awareness. Let me know what you think!

Using the "Five A's" To Promote Effective Self-Development

09/27/2024

Checkout my first Substack article.

The Enneagram has become an incredibly powerful tool in my supervision of new counselors. It looks at so much more than just behavioral profiles. Check it out and subscribe to my Substack!

Using the Enneagram to Identify Supervisee Core Motivators and Enhance Clinical, Professional, and Counselor Identity Development

12/02/2023

I just finished my second day of class toward becoming a Certified Ennegram Teacher through I can't say enough about how much I learn and grow through their approach to teaching. It's a balance between the necessary didactic content and being thrown into the deep end of experiential learning, both of which are sprinkled with a whole lot of empathy, compassion, and warmth from the faculty.

09/07/2023

🌿 Exciting News! Join Rick Ellsmore and Mark Whitney for "A Road Back To You: A Weekend Experience For Men" 🌿

Rick and Mark are co-leading a transformative weekend retreat of self-discovery, expressive writing, and Enneagram wisdom. 📝

This exclusive experience is designed for men ready to reconnect with themselves, explore their inner world, and create meaningful connections amidst the beauty of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. 🌄

Limited spots are available! Don't miss this chance to join us on this profound journey of self-discovery and intimacy.

Visit the link in bio to register or get more information.

07/15/2023

This morning's hike up Deer Creek.

07/03/2023

My oldest and I had a blast hiking Reynold's Park this morning. The flowers were popping and Emmitt was thankful to cool down in the many creek crossings. We give it a 7.5/10.

06/27/2023

I had a great time exploring the mountains in northern Colorado up the Poudre Canyon with The wild flowers were popping and hiking the burn area from a few years ago gave us outstanding views and a lot of new growth. Not to mention a weekend without cell service!

Rick and I also spent time brainstorming for a weekend retreat we'll be offering this fall where we will combine my teaching of the Enneagram with Rick's teaching of writing and poetry to create a sacred weekend for self-expression and deep exploration for men. Stay tuned!!