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Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor

Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd

Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
205 N 40th Avenue, Suite 203, Yakima, WA 98908
Let's Connect (509) 257-4173
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Dr. Whitmer treats individuals, couples, and families. His doctoral training in clinical psychology has prepared him to treat many mental health disorders with various interventions. Dr. Whitmer is board certified as a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator and a Forensic Vocational Expert. He is nationally certified as Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, and is International Psychometric Evaluation Certified. Dr. Whitmer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State.
Dr. Whitmer's specialties includes treating ADHD, Mood Disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries, Neurocognitive Disorders, catastrophic injuries and forensic mental health evaluations.
One of the most important aspects of effective psychotherapy/counseling occurs when the patient feels truly understood by the counselor. It is important for the patient and counselor to know they are well matched and to communicate well!
Call or Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd now for a free 15 minute consultation - (509) 257-4173

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dr. Scott A. Whitmer, PsyD

205 N 40th Avenue

Suite 203

Yakima, WA 98908

(509) 257-4173
I have been vaccinated three times with the Moderna vaccine. Patients are required to wear masks if they have not been vaccinated.
I specialize in Thinking Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Dr. Scott A. Whitmer, PsyD

205 N 40th Avenue

Suite 203

Yakima, WA 98908

(509) 257-4173
I have been vaccinated three times with the Moderna vaccine. Patients are required to wear masks if they have not been vaccinated.
I specialize in Thinking Disorders, Mood Disorders and Personality Disorders 
$225 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $225
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Out of network
  • Out of Network
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I will provide a superbill (invoice) for therapy services. This will allow the patient to submit for reimbursement from carrier, dependent on patient insurance plan.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC
"
I will provide a superbill (invoice) for therapy services. This will allow the patient to submit for reimbursement from carrier, dependent on patient insurance plan.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LH60551570 Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
  • In Practice for 24 Years
  • Certificate from National Board of Forensic Evaluators CFMHE/00028 / 2023
  • Certificate from American Board of Vocational Experts Diplomat-ABVE/63177 / 1997
  • Attended WSU/Capella University, PsyD in Clinical Psychology, Graduated 1997
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Thinking Disorders
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorders

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Forensic Expert & Court Testimony
  • Gambling
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infidelity
  • Intellectual Disability
  • Internet Addiction
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Psychological Testing & EMDR
  • Psychosis
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Testing and Evaluation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
Do these issues align with your needs? or (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

I use online platforms for Telehealth

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

I use online platforms for Telehealth

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Depth Psychotherapy
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Gestalt
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
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Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy teaches you that your thinking, emotions, and behavior are largely influenced by your beliefs and values. We will find out what beliefs and values are your core positive ones that are influential in a well balanced mental health orientation.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC
"
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy teaches you that your thinking, emotions, and behavior are largely influenced by your beliefs and values. We will find out what beliefs and values are your core positive ones that are influential in a well balanced mental health orientation.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Dr. Scott A. Whitmer, PsyD

205 N 40th Avenue

Suite 203

Yakima, WA 98908

(509) 257-4173
"
I have been vaccinated three times with the Moderna vaccine. Patients are required to wear masks if they have not been vaccinated.
Call for a free consultation now - (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC
"
I have been vaccinated three times with the Moderna vaccine. Patients are required to wear masks if they have not been vaccinated.
Call for a free consultation now - (509) 257-4173
Photo of Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC, Counselor
Dr. Scott A Whitmer Psyd
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC, IPEC