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Patricia McWhorter, PHD, LLC |
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Private Practice |
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Licensed psychologist working with a myriad of issues - also provides psychological testing and evaluations for court-ordered and general purposes |
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Dr. McWhorter serves the entire Tooele County in Utah as a psychologist in a rural community. |
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A myriad of psychological issues including grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, victims of abuse, and many more for ages 9 to 90+. |
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Utah Psychological Association; Honored to be designated as therapist liaison for the Utah Western Region Chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA) where she sees children as young as infants. Her B.A.C.A. role is to access the child's immediate needs, be those medical care by a pediatrician and/or neurological evaluations for those who have suffered head injuries at the hands of an abuser. |
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Patricia has 25 years of experience in her field and has served 21 years in private practice. She has been in private practice since May 1998. Prior to entering private practice, she was employed as a Staff Psychologist for a managed care company where she supervised approximately 10 therapists located throughout Utah, Nevada, and the southwestern portion of Wyoming. |
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Patricia dedicates this recognition in loving memory of her father, Wayne McWhorter, and her mentor, the late Mark Jones, Ph.D. |
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BA in Psychology, Westminster College (Magna Cum Laude); Masters and Ph.D. both in Counseling Psychology from the University of Utah; one-year post-doctoral internship providing treatment for sex offenders (ISAT). |
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Enjoys gardening, hiking, and being in nature. She also plays several musical instruments. Because she has a special interest in classical eastern Indian music, she also plays the harmonium. |
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Author of Pulitzer Prize Nominee, 'Cry of Our Native Soul: Our Instinct for Creation-Centered Spirituality' released in June, 1998. This book is based upon her doctoral dissertation that explored Native American spirituality, culture, and philosophy. |
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Received nomination into Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society at the University of Utah in 1992 while completing her Ph.D. |
