Whitney Dyer, DSW, LCSW-S
Being a therapist to me means having an insatiable curiosity about the human condition. I come by my specific interest in OCD and anxiety honestly.
I completed the Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) intensive Exposure-Response Prevention (ERP) training through the International OCD foundation. I was also trained by Dr. Michael Greenberg in Rumination-Focused ERP (RF-ERP)-which is a cornerstone of my approach. I would say working with mental compulsions is my specialty.
OCD can be very stubborn; therefore, a creative approach is important. Although I consider myself to be an ERP specialist first, I employ an eclectic attitude and tailor personalized interventions to best serve you. I am a life-long learner and tend to integrate new findings to refine my craft.
I am particularly curious about how anxiety might occur as a result of challenges to metabolize (emotional) experience. I inquire about your past and history of dynamics, as I believe mental health is relational health. Moreover, Somatic Experiencing recently piqued my interest as a way to challenge the cerebral presentation of OCD; therefore, I’m currently in a training program for that. I am also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR).
I received my Master of Social Work from Texas Christian University and my Doctorate of Social Work from The University of Kentucky. In an attempt to bolster ERP efficacy, my doctoral research focused on examining the impacts of using self-compassion strategies adjunctly with ERP.
I founded OCD and Anxiety Recovery in 2022 and I’ve never questioned my line of work since. We’ve built such an amazing team.
Individuals experiencing OCD and anxiety are among the most kind-hearted, compassionate, and hardworking people I’ve encountered. I find it a privilege to devote my efforts to supporting this population. My empathy is abundant!
Licensed in Texas as a LCSW-Supervisor # 62509
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whitney@wetreatocd.com
(469) 949-3636
13760 Noel Rd, Suite 332, Dallas, TX 75240