Dr. Whitney Owens
Dr. Whitney Koch Owens is a licensed psychologist specializing in evidence-based treatment with adults. Her areas of focus include eating disorders, chronic depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relational issues, and addictions. Dr. Owens works with individual adults, couples, families, and groups.
Formal Education
Valparaiso University Counseling and Psychological Services, Postdoctoral Fellowship
Lake Forest College, Counseling Services Clinical Internship (Pre-Doctoral Internship)
Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
Eastern Illinois University, B.A. in Psychology
License and Certification
Nevada License: PY 0579
Alaska License: 198535
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) Registration: #5341
Certificate of Professional Qualification: #5341
Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2008, Dr. Owens has been a leader and innovator in the behavioral healthcare community. Dr. Owens served on the Executive Board of the Nevada Psychological Association (NPA) for over a decade, including serving as President from 2013-2014. Dr. Owens currently serves as the President of the Nevada Board of Psychological Examiners. Dr. Owens proudly serves as a resource line facilitator for the Nevada Physicians Wellness Coalition and is passionate about working with physicians and their families.
In addition to her work as a psychologist, Dr. Owens is an E-RYT200 Yoga Teacher with specialized training in several styles of yoga, including Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. She is also specially trained in teaching meditation and mindfulness skills. In her free time, Dr. Owens enjoys international travel and teaching yoga. She co-facilitated the 2021 Mind & Body Wellbeing Teacher Training with an international team of psychologists, yoga teachers, and leaders in the international yoga community. Dr. Owens is also a proud alumnus of Leadership Las Vegas, a program of the Vegas Chamber.
Dr. Owens also specializes in working with high-achieving professionals, including physicians and healthcare workers. She specializes in working with professionals experiencing high perfectionism, disorders of overcontrol, and burnout. Dr. Owens is passionate about improving our healthcare workforce and contributing to the care and treatment of physicians in Nevada.
Continuing Education and Training
2012-2013
Comprehensive Training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with Alan Fruzzetti
2014
DBT with Families, Parents, and Couples with Alan Fruzzetti
2016
Advanced DBT: Treating Emptiness, Anhedonia, Relationship Chaos & Other Sticky Problems
2019-2022
Comprehensive Training in Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT) with Thomas Lynch
Evan Fertel, PhD
Post Doctoral Fellow
Dr. Fertel is fulfilling requirements toward licensure as a psychologist in the state of Nevada under the supervision of Dr. Whitney Koch Owens. He specializes in evidence-based practices with adults. His primary areas of focus include depression, anxiety disorders, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties. Dr. Fertel works with individual adults, couples, and groups.
When not working at Vegas Psychology and Mindfulness Center, Dr. Fertel teaches psychology courses at UNLV. Additionally, he enjoys creative pursuits and spending time with friends and loved ones.
Formal Education
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Doctoral Internship in Health Service Psychology (Pre-Doctoral Internship)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
Registration and Certification
Registered Psychological Assistant
Nevada Registration: PA102