About Whitney

Nice to meet you!

“Within ourselves lie the stars of our happiness.” - Heinrich Heine

Hi - I’m Whitney Sweeney (she/her). I’m a certified life coach, Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner (SEP) , and creative group facilitator.

I’m also a parent of two young adults, and am an animal and nature-lover. I’m a writer, language tutor and traveler. I’m a creative, cook and baker. I’m a trivia nut, dancer, and music appreciator. I love to read and am on a constant quest to learn new things.

After my 23-year marriage ended in a tough, emotional divorce, I began to rethink my life on many levels and move toward an emotionally healthier and more authentic me. I began to walk toward a life that aligned with my nurturing, creative, fun, and playful side that had been hidden for years. I didn’t do this on my own (even though at times all I wanted to do was cocoon)! I was fortunate to have support from amazing friends, therapists and life coaches. And over time, I learned I had talent for supporting others on their journey, too! So, I trained to become a certified life coach, a Somatic Experiencing™ practitioner (SEP), and a group facilitator, and here I am - ready to support you! 💛

I’ve held many different jobs in my life (most importantly being a parent) and have worked through difficult family dynamics. I’ve lived in different cities and countries. I’ve worked through (and still am working through!) perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies. I’ve processed grief and loss and understand that there is a way through the hurt and pain to a healthy, gentle and even bold, beautiful place. I’ve raised two amazing kids and understand the joys and challenges that each phase brings. I have experience with LGBTQIA+ parenting and am a strong ally. All of these life experiences have given me the wonderful gift of a wide, open and non-judgmental perspective, which I’m grateful to share with you.

I draw from a combination of 30+ years of coaching, teaching, consulting, traveling, and parenting experiences, helping clients find what makes them happy and live amazing, creative and joyful lives; supporting them as they build healthy relationships with themselves and the people they care about; and walking along as they create safe, open spaces to be who they truly want to be.

I offer you:

• compassion and understanding

• guidance as you learn to understand and support your nervous system

• the open door to your amazing, creative, resilient, powerful self

• a place to be seen and heard without shame or judgment

• a way forward

I love what I do and it’s a joy to support you as you make small and big shifts toward what you want most in life!

My credentials:

• Certified Martha Beck Wayfinder Life Coach

• Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner (SEP)

• Internal Family Systems-informed (designation received from Internal Family Systems Open Circle course).

• Certified NUSHU Group Facilitator and Mentor

• Completed Narcinon’s Course: Narcissism from the Inside Out

• Trauma-informed

• LGBTQIA+ affirming

• ICF (International Coaching Federation) Member

• Languages: English, German