Veronica Y. White, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC     

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

      Dr. Veronica Y. White, psychotherapist, trainer, consultant, and educator with to extensive professional experience, is a graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville, where she earned the Ph.D. Degree (Doctor of Philosophy) in Counselor Education in 2000.  The title of her dissertation is “Racial Identity Development Among Black Students At A Historically Black University And At A Predominantly White University in Florida.”   She previously obtained the Ed.S. Degree (Specialist in Education) from this flagship university. 

      Dr. White is also a graduate of the University of North Florida where she earned the M.A. Degree (Master’s of Arts) in Counseling and the B.A. Degree (Bachelor of Arts) in Psychology.  She earned the A.A. Degree (Associate of Arts) from Florida Community College at Jacksonville.  She has completed further training at Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, and also the University of Miami. This formal training and educational background has contributed to her career in the counseling, psychological, and educational fields.   

      Dr. White, nominated to “Who’s Who’s of Professional and Business Women,” has served as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and founder of V.  White & Associates since 1992.  She currently manages a private practice in the local Winter Park area, which provides mental health services to individuals, families, and couples across the developmental life span.  She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC).  She holds additional certifications in adult/children assessment, disaster mental health, and HIV training-consulting.  Specialty areas include stress/anger management, cultural-diversity, HIV technical assistance/support services, training, and consultation services to the social, educational and business communities. 

      Dr. White is also founder and president of the Millennium Book Club, the fulfillment of a 1997 vision.  The club has hosted several book signings for its members and other writers in the local and state communities.  She is active in her church and local communities.  Dr. White has authored and co-authored several publications since her dissertation, including “Son, Can We Talk,” “Stress Management for the New Millennium,” “How to Beat Holiday Depression,” and “Patient-Centered Culturally Sensitive Healthcare.”    

      Dr. White holds professional memberships and actively contributes to her church, local, state and national communities.  She has served the Koinonia, New Members, and Teaching Ministries.  She served as the inaugural president of the Central Florida Chapter of the Association of Black Psychologists.   She was also recently honored with a Supreme Court Appointment-Florida Board of Bar Examiners.

      A native of Jacksonville, Florida, she currently resides in Orlando, Florida. Dr. White enjoys traveling, art collecting, contemporary music, and entertaining family and friends.   

Licensed Mental Health Counselor
National Certified Counselor
Certified Functional Assessment Rater (FARS)
American Red Cross Certified Disaster Mental Health Specialist
Certified Children's Functional Assessment Rater (CFARS)
National Certified HIV/AIDS Trainer and Consultant
Comprehensive Behavior Assessor
Post Trauma Staff Support Program Trainer