MEET JESSE
Jesse Whitney,
MA, ACC, LPCC
Therapist / Outpatient Therapist
He/Him/His – Colorado
Professional Bio
Hello! I am Jesse Whitney. I’m a therapist here at Denver Mental Health Collective, but you can also call me an Appreciation Magnifier, Feelings Navigator, & Habit Extinguisher. I help anxious people feel more confident that they can face life’s challenges with dignity and pride. My ideal clients are motivated to see a positive difference in the way they approach themselves, their relationships, and the struggles of daily life.
At a glance
State / Region of Licensure
Colorado
License
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC); Certified Addiction Specialist (ACC).
Populations Served
Adolescents (13-19), Adults, Older Adults
Jesse may be a good fit if you are navigating:
Appreciation Magnifier...
Feelings Navigator - o...
Habit Extinguisher - o...
Doomscrolling
Substance Use
Vaping
And Emotional Pain.
Anxiety
Depression
Stress
Jesse's therapeutic approach
Jesse draws from approaches such as I use a combination of ACT-based, Emotion-Focused, and Dialectical approaches to encourage an actionable, self-aware, and balanced approach to life’s problems. I’ll strive to meet you where you are, and I’ll challenge you to get to where you want to be!. Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals, pace, lived experience, and the kind of support that feels most useful.
Approaches may include
- I use a combination of ACT-based
- Emotion-Focused
- and Dialectical approaches to encourage an actionable
- self-aware
- and balanced approach to life’s problems. I’ll strive to meet you where you are
- and I’ll challenge you to get to where you want to be!
Why I do this work
I do this work because it’s fulfilling and powerful. Therapy is more than a career to me; it’s my calling. I walk alongside my clients as a supportive traveler and have the privilege of pointing out interesting landmarks. Whether we explore those places is up to you, but I’m here for the journey either way.
Best part of my job
The best part of this work is bearing witness to growth, personal achievement, and success. I love celebrating milestones while also recognizing the emotional journey it sometimes takes to get there.
Beyond the therapy room
I am a self-proclaimed dork, video game enthusiast, and Lego collector. I’m an indoor boy who loves cinema, well-crafted stories, and lazy days on the couch. Steering-wheel karaoke and walks with my dog, Kida (who knows I’m a sucker for her big brown eyes), are some of my favorite ways to unwind. I love to watch nature documentaries and stand-up comedy because sometimes I need to remind myself that life is both bizarrely picturesque, magnificently peculiar, and remarkably weird!
Favorite quote
“I have not failed; I’ve just found 10,000 ways how not to make a lightbulb.” – Thomas Edison (probably)
Recommended resources
- TED Talks – ‘The Life-Changing Practice of Radical Acceptance’ by Maria Milagros Vazquez
- ‘Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong’ by Johann Hari
- ‘We Don’t Move On from Grief
- We Move Forward With It’ by Nora McInerny.
You don’t have to do this alone anymore. With the support of a highly trained therapist, you’ll soon have a path and roadmap out of your suffering, and each step of the way, you’ll be accompanied by a kind, dedicated guide.