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Derek Whitney, LMFT

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Derek Whitney, LMFT

I’m Derek Whitney; a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist located at Soma Therapy. I accept many forms of insurance and look forward to helping you!

I am an experienced male therapist that works with Individuals, Couples, and Families.

04/21/2022

What I tell myself when I’m feeling anxious:
1. My brain is giving the wrong signals, I’m safe.
2. I know how to cope, I trust myself.
3. This feeling won’t last forever.
4. Thank you for the “warning,” but I’m okay.
5. I accept this feeling.
6. I’m a total badass, I got this.
7. I’ve felt this way before, nothing bad happened.
8. I’m able to manage my feelings in a healthy way.
9. Anxiety won’t stop me from doing the things I want.
10. I don’t have to do this alone, I can ask for help.

One of the most useful tools I teach my clients is how to neutralize negative thoughts. Offering a counter-thought that neutralizes a negative thought is an effective way to combat anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Above are some excellent examples on what neutralizing negative thoughts look like.

If you'd like more help working with the thoughts in your head, schedule an appointment! I can be reached through Soma Therapy.

04/17/2022

Happy Easter!

04/11/2022

EMDR therapy (which stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of trauma therapy. As an EMDR trained therapist I am better able to work with clients who suffer from trauma and guide them on an accelerated path to healing.

EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to stimulate the brain in ways not found in other methods of therapy to aid in and accelerate the processing of traumatic memories while also desensitizing clients to trauma triggers, providing an overall lessening of disturbance, distress, and symptoms. While primarily used with trauma, it can be used with other mental health diagnoses, including anxiety, panic, depression, and attachment wounds, to name a few.

I have a passion for helping clients and guiding them towards healing and am excited to be able to offer EMDR. If you would like to learn more or schedule an appointment with me, please contact Soma Therapy.

04/06/2022

As you scroll through your social feed and see people on vacation, relaxing with a face mask, or out on a dinner date, remember that these types of luxuries are only a small part of self-care (what we think self care looks like because that’s what we can see). The bigger stuff like changing negative patterns of thinking, setting boundaries for yourself and others, and healing from past wounds, is the underlying work being done within self-care (what self care looks like behind the scenes).

Don't feel like that glass of wine and binge watching The Office is working anymore? Make an appointment with me today to learn new ways to take care of yourself! I can be reached through Soma Therapy (link is in my bio).

04/05/2022

I consistently hear people being overwhelmed, stressed, and scared by the state of the world. Anxiety abounds, whether it be political, environmental, or pandemic related.

For those struggling during these trying times, I suggest volunteering to reduce your stress levels. Studies have shown that volunteering improves one's sense of happiness, gratitude, and overall outlook on life and the world.

With April being National Volunteer Month, I would like to share the places and causes that are near and dear to my heart:
Kansas Humane Society
Kansas Food Bank
Dress for Success Wichita
ICT S.O.S.
Wichita Children's Home
NAMI Wichita

Volunteering is a great first step, but many find themselves needing something more; to those I say my door is always open. I can be contacted through Soma Therapy, and we can help improve your mental health together.

03/30/2022

Today is and its purpose is to bring awareness to bipolar disorders and to end the social stigma that surrounds this condition. In sharing this post, I hope to promote acceptance. That you are not alone and that no one with this disorder should feel isolated, ashamed, or be afraid to talk about it.

I help and support clients with bipolar everyday on their journey to healing and wellness. ❤️‍🩹 I believe each day is a new day to practice . To eliminate social stigma and to normalize talking openly with friends and families about experiences with bipolar disorder.

Who's with me? 🙋‍♂️

03/28/2022

📚 Book Recommendation📚

This is one of my favorite books (The Dance of Anger) and is one of the books I recommend most often to clients.

Anger is an emotion that is often misused, misunderstood, and feared. For many of us (especially those of us with that “Mid-west nice”) have anxiety around anger, regardless of whether we’re the giver or the receiver. Aimed to show how anger can be used as vehicle for change, Lerner takes deep rooted therapy concepts and explains them in a concise, simplified manner and demonstrates them using touching and illuminating stories.

I believe that The Dance of Anger, originally designed for women, is just as useful for men; truly for anyone that feels anxiety around anger, struggles with boundaries, feels compelled to ‘play nice’, is afraid of rejection, or in general would describe themselves as a ‘people-pleaser’. This book is small but mighty and, should you choose to read it, holds within it all the power to change your life.

Feel free to schedule an appointment if you would like to discuss this topic more!

03/27/2022

Shame is a sticky emotion that can follow us around wherever we go, but it cannot survive in a safe, healing environment. I offer a calm, supportive, and safe place to tell your stories, without judgement, bias, or blame.

If you're ready to let go of shame then consider calling me! You can schedule an appointment through Soma Therapy (website link in bio).

03/23/2022

Here's just a small list of things that you don't have to feel guilty about OR apologize for!
✔️ Declining a social call
✔️ Telling people “no”
✔️ Your imperfections
✔️ Doing nothing/being unproductive
✔️ Doing what’s best for you
✔️ Standing up for yourself

Setting boundaries with and for yourself, being assertive, and taking care of yourself are all things that we need as people to maintain stability, happiness, and contentment in our lives.

If you feel like you're struggling with maintaining boundaries, being assertive, or practicing regular self-care, I can help.

Contact me through Soma Therapy to schedule an appointment!

03/17/2022

It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here, so allow me to reintroduce myself. 👇🏻

Hi, I’m Derek! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving Wichita, KS and the surrounding communities. I absolutely LOVE being a therapist and am deeply honored to walk beside others on their journey towards health, healing, and happiness. ☺️

All of my life I have felt guided towards being a therapist and have always felt naturally in-tune to the emotions, needs, and wants of others. This path led me to obtaining my master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from .

Feel free to visit somawichita.com/derek-whitney-lmft to learn more about me and to schedule an appointment. 😄

04/02/2021

Did you know that children are more likely to do what you ask if you use positive reinforcements rather than threats or consequences? In the long-run, using naturally occurring rewards and positive reinforcement will lead to kiddos who do what they are asked (or even before being asked!) as well as stronger and more positive parent-child relationships.

If you would like to learn more positive parenting skills then call Derek Whitney, LMFT at 316-444-0145 or visit healinghousetherapy.com.

03/30/2021

Sometimes stepping away is the best thing that you can do; not only for yourself, but for future generations. It takes an incredible amount of strength to escape the pull of family history.

I am deeply passionate about this work and I would be honored to help you on your journey towards a new family history: one that is healthier and happier. Call today at 316-444-0145 to schedule an appointment or visit healinghousetherapy.com for more information.

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825 N. Waco Avenue, Suite 200
Wichita, KS
67203

Opening Hours

Monday	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	5pm - 9pm
Wednesday	5pm - 9pm
Thursday	5pm - 9pm
Friday	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13162016047

Website

http://somawichita.com/

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