Emily Whittaker

Emily Whittaker, MSW, LGSW, currently serves as a School-Based Therapist at Relate Counseling Center, a position held since January 2023, and previously worked as a School-Based Practicum Therapist. Prior experience includes roles at Lorenz Clinic as a Clinic Assistant, where responsibilities involved creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients and managing communications. During an internship at SouthWest Metro Intermediate District 288, Emily instructed social skills classes and assisted students in developing coping mechanisms. Additionally, experiences include counseling children at Hope Ride, serving as a Gallery Assistant at Fine Arts Programming CSB/SJU, and providing customer service at United Farmers Cooperative. Academic qualifications include a Master of Social Work from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.