Whitney was born and raised in Utah and currently resides in Spanish Fork with her husband and two kids. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Social Work with a minor in Autism Studies from Utah Valley University and became a Social Service Worker shortly after graduating. Whitney furthered her education by obtaining her Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Applied Behavior Analysis, becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) in 2019. Whitney has worked with young adults with Autism for the past 8 years at ScenicView Academy and is so excited to begin working with Sandstone. She loves being able to support individuals to learn skills that will help them accomplish their personal goals.
In addition to her passion for working with adults on the Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning differences, Whitney also has strong interests in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and using its techniques to help teach individuals learn how to make independent choices, live to their values and behaviorally practice coping skills . In her spare time, she enjoys working out, spending time outdoors and visiting new places with her family.