About
Abbey White, PhD, is a fellowship-trained psychologist who provides care for patients dealing with chronic pain and medical issues, suicidal ideation, childhood trauma and sexual trauma. She has experience helping people navigate issues with group, family and interpersonal relationships. Dr. White did fellowship training at the National Center for Veteran Studies and understands how to provide care for people who have served in the military.
Dr. White chose to become a psychologist after starting her own journey of inner healing as a therapy client while in college. Her goal is to help others receive the same positive and transformational experience.
Her care philosophy centers on the beliefs that we heal in relationships, and that the therapeutic relationship requires an immense amount of courage from both the client and therapist.
In her personal life, Dr. White enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading and her faith. Exploring new areas outdoors is made more fun with her goldendoodle, Birdie.
Education & Training
Post-Graduate School
Insurances
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Academic Information
Research Profile
Abbey White, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and researcher with more than a decade of experience in counseling child, adolescent and adult patients. Her expertise includes chronic pain and medical issues, suicidal ideation, childhood trauma and sexual trauma, group and family dynamics, interpersonal relationships and counseling people with military backgrounds.
Her research work included postdoctoral fellowship training through the National Veterans Center and Ohio State University.
Research Interests
- Interpersonal dynamics
- Somatic therapies (mind-body connection)
- The therapeutic relationship
- Resilience
- The process of creating meaning within one’s life amid grief, pain and hardship
Areas of Expertise
- Chronic pain and medical issues
- Childhood trauma and sexual trauma
- Group, family and interpersonal dynamics
- Suicidal ideation
- Counseling veterans and military members