WES HEALTH SYSTEM
Dr. Christian L. Whittaker, PsyD has a diverse work experience, starting from 2001. Dr. Christian L. worked as a Life Skills Director at the Transitional Housing Program, where they provided support to clients transitioning out of the DYFS/DHS system. Dr. Christian L. helped them develop necessary skills for independent living and assisted in their education and employment opportunities. From 2003 to 2011, they served as a Therapeutic Staff Support, directly caring for clients with DSM-IV classification and maintaining progress notes. Later, they worked as a Paralegal at VetStein Law Group from 2011 to 2017. In 2015, they became a Crisis Counselor at Chucadeez Mental Health Staffing. In 2016, they took up the role of an Adjunct Professor at Rowan College at Burlington County. Since 2017, they have been a Therapeutic Staffing Support at WES HEALTH SYSTEM. Currently, they hold the position of Regional Crisis Officer - BCS/Clinician at the State of Pennsylvania, where they serve as a Clinical Psychologist and liaison for mental health, addressing crisis situations in Philadelphia. Dr. Christian L. is responsible for creating strategies to ensure peaceful resolution and the redistribution of resources to social service programs.
Dr. Christian L. Whittaker, PsyD began their education journey in 1998 at Monmouth University, where they earned their Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science in 2001. Dr. Christian L. then went on to attend Rowan University from 2002 to 2004, earning a Master of Fine Arts degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Performance and Political Science & Criminal Justice, respectively. Dr. Whittaker's educational pursuits culminated in their completion of a Doctor of Psychology & Education degree at Penn State University from 2017 to 2021, specializing in Psychology.