Flourish Psychotherapy Continues Expansion: Whayne Herriford brings HR Background to Growing Downtown Practice

Downtown Cincinnati-based Flourish Psychotherapy continues its rapid growth by welcoming a new psychotherapist to its roster of specialists. Whayne Herriford, MS, LPCC, has joined the team, bringing a background of more than thirty years in human resources and a certification in clinical trauma.

At Flourish, Herriford will bring his client-centered, solution-focused approach to his work with adolescents and adults, individuals and couples. Additionally, he offers experience working with individuals with substance abuse challenges as well as providing services to LGBT clients.

“Through my work with Flourish, I am able to move beyond system-level change to meaningful change on an individual level,” Herriford said. “I am looking forward to lending my training and experience towards improving the mental well-being of the community.”

Flourish Owner, Laurie-Sharp Page adds, “Our partnership with Whayne integrates seamlessly with our increased demand for workplace and specialty services to better meet the needs of our diverse client base.”

Additional information about Whayne’s background and approach to care can be found at: www.flourish-psychotherapy.com.

About Flourish Psychotherapy

Founded in 2017, downtown Cincinnati-based Flourish Psychotherapy offers innovative and evidence-based treatment services for stress, anxiety, depression, life changes, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

Flourish serves a variety of needs via flexible therapy options including in-office, walk and talk and tele-therapy services.  More information about the practice and team may be found at: www.flourish-psychotherapy.com.

 

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By Brad Krause of Selfcaring.info

Self-care is truly a simple philosophy, yet so many people overlook themselves in the constant daily shuffle of chores, work, and stress. Focus on maintaining the basics of good self-care, and you will have much better mental health. You’ll be surprised by how easy it is to take care of yourself.
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Mental health is an issue your organization can’t afford to ignore.

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