She holds a master of science in counseling from PSU, with an emphasis on school counseling and marriage and family therapy. She has worked in Portland-area schools, focusing on human development, education, and the systems surrounding marginalized communities. Witherspoon has held a private practice specializing in working with families in life transitions, LGBTQ youth, practical applications of experiential counseling, and trauma-informed international relief, while integrating mindfulness and movement into accessible mental health care.