About Dr. Whitney Graff
Whitney Graff Psy.D. ABPP
Owner/Founder
I’m a Board Certified Licensed Clinical Psychologist with experience in both psychological assessment and therapy. I received my Doctorate of Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2014. As part of my education, I completed supervised training in hospitals, community mental health clinics, home-based services, and private practices, and worked with clients from many different backgrounds, representing diverse personal identities and cultures. I was fortunate to gain experience with a wide range of clinical disorders along the way, and I continue to pursue clinical education in new areas of the field. In addition to my clinical work, I teach psychotherapy practices to graduate students at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice.
My therapy specialties include the treatment of anxiety and stress, navigating big life changes, and helping corporate professionals. My behavioral approach often means we are taking an active approach, problem-solving, and confronting challenges head on. When anxiety has made life too limited, we will gradually and intentionally stretch that comfort zone by taking small steps towards a bigger, more satisfying and vital life. This approach is grounded in evidence-based, thoroughly validated treatment approaches, especially Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My style is direct, to be sure, but also highly respectful, understanding, approachable, and unpretentious.
If we work together on an assessment, know that I approach each case individually, with a fresh perspective and bringing all of my knowledge and experience to bear – no prejudgment, no assumptions, no formulaic assessments. I believe assessments should serve a therapeutic purpose and be collaborative, conversational, and informative.
On a more personal note, I’m a mom, a dog lover, and a collector of knick-knacks. I’m a former theatre kid and ballet dancer who now enjoys these from a seat in the audience. And I am often found taking a long walk while listening to a podcast.
As part of the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact), I am able to treat clients via telehealth technology when they are physically located in any of these states.
Qualifications
- Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.),
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology - Illinois License: 071.009200
- Diplomat, American Board of Professional Psychology in Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology (ABPP-BCT)
Professional Memberships
- Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PsyPact)
- Therapeutic Assessment Institute, member
- Association of Contextual Behavioral Sciences, member
- International OCD Foundation, member