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 practitioner, and creative group facilitator.

I’m also a parent of two young adults, an animal and nature-lover (I have 2 dogs and have had other little critters and creatures and I walk every day!). 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 authentically 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 went through various trainings and became a life coach, somatic practitioner and group facilitator, and here I am - ready to support you! 💛

I’ve held many different jobs (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. 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, live amazing, creative and joyful lives, build healthy relationships with the people they care about, and 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

• Advanced I Somatic Experiencing Trainee (I will receive my full SEP designation in March 2025).

• 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

• Hospice volunteer

• Languages: English, German