About Me

Counseling Services Mountain Brook Alabama
Birmingham-Alabama-mental-health
Whitney Elrod MS, ALC, NCC, RYT, Gottman Level 2

A Comprehensive Approach to Mental Health + wellness

Whitney Elrod takes a holistic perspective to mental health and is dedicated to helping individuals align mind and body for optimal well-being. In addition to her counseling credentials, she has extensive background in yoga, pelvic floor yoga, meditation, and breathwork. Her integrative therapeutic techniques are tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.

Whitney empowers clients with comprehensive coping skills and stress management strategies that help them navigate life’s challenges. She focuses on nervous system regulation to increase resilience and better manage overwhelming emotions. She specializes in sexuality counseling, relationship counseling, substance abuse, addiction, and major life transitions.

Whitney holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama, and is a member of Phi Kappa Phi Honors association. She holds a B.A. in Dance Performance from Birmingham-Southern College. She is trained in the Gottman method for marital and couples counseling. Whitney is an Associate Licensed Counselor, under the supervision of Maegan Renee. As part of her commitment to accessible care, Whitney offers both in-person and telehealth appointments to residents of Alabama.

Whitney lives in Birmingham, AL with her spouse, two children, 38 house plants, and Nala (her family’s beloved dog). When she is not in sessions, you can usually find her on a yoga mat, hiking, or behind the cover of a book. 

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Holistic Counseling Services for Individuals Facing Challenges

Life can feel overwhelming when you’re struggling with emotions and experiences that seem too big to manage. Whitney Elrod offers compassionate, holistic counseling services for clients who may:

  • Feel a constant sense of fear or anxiety
  • Experience mental exhaustion or burnout
  • Struggle to feel fully present in their own body
  • Have difficulty controlling impulses
  • Have a complicated relationship with alcohol, substances, or addiction
  • Experience patterns of codependency or emotional withdrawal
  • Be in a struggling relationship or navigating the pain of a breakup
  • Feel disconnected from the magic in sex
    • Whether feeling anxious about intimacy
    • Seeking emotional connection despite a lack of physical pleasure
    • Engaging in physical intimacy without the emotional connection
    • Experiencing coercion, guilt, or shame around sex
    • Feeling isolated in their sexual experiences
    • Being unable to experience sexual fulfillment or pleasure
    • Never wanting to have sex again unless significant changes occur

If any of these resonate, it’s important to remember:

You are not broken or crazy. You’re simply overwhelmed by loud, powerful emotions.

Much of what you’re experiencing isn’t your fault, and the parts that are can feel much less intimidating once brought into the light. You’re not alone in your suffering. Human struggle is universal, and you don’t have to sit in pain when support is available.


How We’ll Work Together

Using a strategic blend of traditional talk therapy and mindfulness practices, Whitney offers a tailored approach to mental wellness. Together, we will:

  • Identify your triggers, patterns, and behavioral outcomes
  • Strengthen the mind-body connection
  • Build emotional, mental, and physical resilience
  • Develop tools to calm overwhelming emotions
  • Explore alternative perspectives and coping mechanisms
  • Create a space for growth that is free of judgment and comparison

About Whitney Elrod, MS, ALC, NCC, RYT

Whitney Elrod takes a holistic approach to mental health, helping individuals achieve optimal well-being through mind-body alignment. Her counseling strategies integrate yoga, pelvic floor therapy, meditation, and breathwork, creating a personalized therapeutic experience for every client.

By blending physical and mental resilience practices, Whitney empowers her clients with effective coping strategies and stress management techniques. She specializes in sexuality counseling, relationship counseling, substance abuse, and navigating difficult life transitions.

Whitney holds an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama and is a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honors association. She is certified in Gottman L1 for marital and couples counseling. As an Associate Licensed Counselor under the supervision of Maegan Renee, Whitney is also an affiliate of Common Thread Counseling and practices at Fluidity Counseling. She offers both in-person and telehealth appointments to meet your needs.

Whitney Elrod (MS, ALC, NCC, RYT) practices under the supervision of Maegan Renee and is an affiliate of Common Thread Counseling. 
 

We Provide Essential Services For Your Mental Health

Empowering you with holistic tools and personalized care to nurture your emotional well-being and foster lasting growth.