Alan Whitley
Therapist
Counseling Services
BSW from Belmont University, MSSW from The University of Tennessee Knoxville
615-460-6856alan.whitley@belmont.edu
Biography
He / Him / His
Degree/Training: Master's Degree in Social Work/ Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
Approach to Therapy: I like to think of my approach to therapy as relaxed, interpersonal, and non-judgmental. I love being in a space with someone and hearing their story. We all have a story. My goal is to always make sure that everyone can be their full authentic self when they are in my office. I love incorporating mindfulness in my clinical work. My areas of interest are substance use Issues, anxiety, depression, spiritual/religious Issues, and the specific issues/barriers faced by the LGBTQ+ community.
Favorite Way to Destress: Hanging out with friends, family, and my dachshund, Daisy! I love a good coffee shop. I love physical activity. Fitness is a huge part of my life, and I love calisthenics and using my body for different variations of workouts in the park.
Favorite Place to Unwind: I love the gazebos around campus. It's the perfect place to sit and just be still for a few minutes. Bongo Java is pretty good too!