About Whitney Gatling, MC, LCMHCS

Whitney Gatling, MS, LCMHCS, is a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, professional trainer, and consultant with more than 15 years of experience in mental health counseling, trauma-informed care, and military-connected behavioral health. She is the founder of Sunshine Interventions, PLLC, where she provides professional training, consultation, and educational programs for counselors, behavioral health professionals, organizations, and community partners.

Whitney’s clinical and training work focuses on trauma recovery, veteran mental health, military cultural competence, nervous system regulation, heart rate variability, biofeedback-informed care, and culturally responsive counseling practices. She has presented at professional conferences, association events, and state-level trainings across North Carolina, helping providers strengthen their understanding of trauma, chronic stress, public servant wellness, and clinical interventions for military-connected and trauma-exposed populations.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Whitney brings extensive leadership experience in professional counseling organizations, advocacy initiatives, conference programming, and community-based education. Her work reflects a commitment to ethical practice, cultural humility, practical skill-building, and compassionate care. As a trainer, she is known for translating complex clinical and psychophysiological concepts into accessible, applicable strategies that professionals can use in real-world settings.

Through Sunshine Interventions, PLLC, Whitney equips helping professionals with the knowledge, confidence, and clinical clarity needed to support individuals, families, and communities impacted by trauma, stress, and systems-level strain.