Whitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. Whitney is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. She is reaching people through her blog, community events, and therapeutic book club.

Her desire to begin building her practice is derived from witnessing the cultural needs of her community. Whitney’s mission is to motivate, uplift, and educate people through mental health services. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within her community, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment.

For more information about Whitney please visit: wellnessfortheculture.com

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