It's not just that she is unlicensed. She has no graduate degree in psychology or social work, and no on-the-job training, period! Nowhere on her website or in any of her interviews does she even state where she obtained her bachelor's degree (presuming she has one). Reputable therpists are extremely forthcoming about their educational backgrounds. Ms. White merely states that she studied art, biology, and psychology at the undergraduate level. So did most people with undergraduate degrees. Does that mean they are all qualified to treat partients in private practice? Hey, I got an undergraduate minor in psychology before pursuing my PhD in another field-- does that mean I'm qualified to be a therapist, too? It's not the piece of paper that makes one qualified; it's the training! She has no graduate training in psychology and has never worked under the supervision of a trained therapist. Before ANYONE should be alone with a patient, they should have undergone SOME training and, as someone just starting out in the field, they should absolutely have a supervisor who is monitering their development. Being a therapist is a very delicate job, because you are dealing with the mental health of patients, many of whom have mental illnesses. If you are untrained, you have the potential to do significant damage. After all, no one just automatically knows everything about treating patients. That's the whole point of training and supervision. And someone who is only 24 years old and has no graduate degree in psychology, should probably be receiving more supervision than most. Doesn't this scare anyone?

And I really do not believe that I am just "seeing sex" in a legitimate therapy practice. I am by no means conservative when it comes to sensuality, sexuality, bodies, or nudity. When I was 18, I lived on a hippie compound for goodness, sake! I've been to non-sexual nude events. I posed for a nude portrait for a photographer friend. I'm fully aware that nudity can be non-sexual. In fact, my first romantic partner is now a well-known author who writes books about female sensuality. I think that's great-- she says what she thinks, but she does not claim to be a therapist! Certainly, there are appropriate ways to use nudity, arousal, and sensuality in order to learn more about ourselves and work through any issues we may have. All I'm saying is that, in my opinion, this is not what Ms. White is doing. In my opinion, her attention-getting tactics, her drive to fulfill her own need for exhibitionism, and her desire for high financial profits are what are driving her practice. She is a 24-year-old who charges $200/hour without taking insurance. She charges more than a traditional therapist, who DOES have higher education, years of training, and years of work experience with clients. Does that not seem odd? Certainly, she thinks quite highly of her own abilities.

I would also like to quote from the Q & A on her own website.



Q: Can I masturbate during my session?
Yes!

Her wesbite says very little about her therapeutic approaches (nothing that isn't vague), but she very clearly advertises that you can masturbate while watching her undress! With absolutely no qualifiers about how masturbation while she watches-- for some clients-- is possibly be therapeutic or a part of their "process." Is she claiming that masturbating in front of her-- with no restrictions-- is really what is in the best interests of every client that wants to do so? I highy doubt that is true!

She also states:

Q: Am I allowed to make special requests?
Yes. If you want me to wear something special, ask me in advance and it can be arranged. If you want me to undress in a certain way, that can also be happen. And if you want to see me from a certain angle, or you want me to do or say something specific, simply ask.

Is giving in to a client's requents always in their best interests? Indulgence can certainly be a form of enabling.

She also has no screenings with patients to determine whether or not she believes she can help them. Virtually all licensed therapists will first provide a free session to prospective clients to determine why they are seeking therapy, what they hope to gain, and whether there is a good fit between therapist and client. If not, the therapist will typically refer them to someone who is better qualified to help that particular client. But, for Ms. White, the only "screening process" is a credit card payment. And you have to pay BEFORE you determine if she is a good fit.

Q: How do I schedule a session?
To schedule a session, you need to pay first. Click here to pay for a session.

Finally, from everything I've read, it just strikes me that anytime she is asked to expand upon her philosophy, she gives fluffy, nebulous answers that don't actually tell you anything. She has pages and pages and pages of writing about her therapy, but nowhere does she state what actual therapeutic techniques she uses. For anyone with any training in psychology, her answers read like fluff. It's exactly what my B/C range University students do when they are not knowledgable about the subject matter. They just fill up space while saying nothing of substance.