Dr. Patricia J. McWhorter, PhD

Leading Clinical Psychologist serving the community with her Private Practice in Tooele, UT
About Dr. Mcwhorter

Helping people never doubt that they are Valuable & Loved

Since 1996, Patricia McWhorter, PhD, has specialized in a wide variety of psychological issues, including adults suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), grief, depression, anxiety, and more, as well as victims of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. She started as a psychologist for a managed care company where she supervised 10 therapists in Utah, Nevada, and Wyoming.
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post-traumatic stress syndrome
An anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to one or more terrifying events that threatened or caused grave physical harm. It is a severe and ongoing emotional reaction to an extreme psychological trauma.
Adult Individual Therapy
A form of therapy in which the client is treated on a one-on-one basis with a therapist. The most popular form of therapy, individual therapy may encompass many different treatment styles including psychoanalysis and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Adolescent Psychotherapy
A variety of techniques and methods used to help children and adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with their emotions or behavior. ... In children and adolescents, playing, drawing, building, and pretending, as well as talking, are important ways of sharing feelings and resolving problems.
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Pulitzer Prize Nominee

Dr. Patricia J. McWhorter, Ph.D

Cry of Our Native Soul

The importance of spirituality in our lives, whatever that may be. Dr. McWhorter interviewed Native Americans of the Hopi, Navajo, Apache, Arapaho, Lakota, and Gila River tribes. She compared those who followed “the Red Path” of Native American spirituality, and those who did not.

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Hi, Tooele County and all Utahns!

If you need a psychologist, Patricia McWhorter, PhD, offers flexible virtual telepsychology session options, including phone, Zoom, Skype, or other secure video conferencing platforms, allowing clients to connect from anywhere with an internet connection, as well as in-person sessions at 46 S Main Street, Tooele.

She works with people of all ages, addressing issues such as PTSD, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and the effects of abuse, including physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. She also assesses and responds to the immediate needs of abused children, including medical and neurological evaluations.

She performs psychological intelligence (IQ) tests and court-ordered psychological evaluations, as well as psychological evaluations required for certain surgical procedures.

Medical and Neurological Evaluations: Coordinates with medical professionals to ensure victims of violence receive necessary medical care, including neurological evaluations in cases of head trauma.

Mental Health Conditions:

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Addresses the effects of traumatic events, including flashbacks, nightmares, and emotional distress.

Grief: Provides support and guidance for individuals navigating the process of loss.

Depression: Helps individuals cope with and manage symptoms of depression, such as persistent sadness, loss of interest, and fatigue.

Anxiety: Offers strategies and techniques to manage anxiety disorders, including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and social anxiety.

Bipolar Disorder: Provides support and guidance for individuals with mood swings between periods of mania and depression.

Trauma and Abuse:

Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Abuse: Works with victims of abuse to help them process their experiences, develop coping mechanisms, and heal from trauma.

Child Abuse Assessment: Evaluates the immediate needs of abused children, ensuring they receive appropriate medical, psychological, and social support.

She was appointed to the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Board’s Investigative Committee in 2012.

She was honored by the B.A.C.A. (Bikers Against Child Abuse) of the Western Utah Chapter to be designated as their liaison therapist.

Appreciatively yours,

Patricia McWhorter, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

46 S Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074

(435) 843-7060 call

(435) 393-7855 text or call

Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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