Doni Whitsett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.

Doni Whitsett, Ph.D., L.C.S.W.. is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Southern California School of Social Work.  Dr. Whitsett teaches various courses in Practice, Behavior, and Mental Health.  Dr. Whitsett has been working with cult-involved clients and their families for over ten years, and gives lectures to students and professionals in this area. Her publications include "The Psychobiology of Trauma and Child Maltreatment" (Cultic Studies Review, Vol. 5, No. 3, 2006), “A Self psychological Approach to the Cult Phenomenon” (Journal of Social Work, 1992) and “Cults and Families” (Families in Society, Vol. 84, No. 4, 2003), which she co-authored with Dr. Stephen Kent.

Contributions by author

Conference 2003 CA: Agenda
Conference 2005 Madrid: Agenda
Conference 2008: Philadelphia home
Coping with Cult Involvement: A Handbook for Families and Friends - book review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
From Slogans to Mantras - Book Review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
God's Brothel - Book Review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
Take Back Your Life: Recovering from Cults and Abusive Relationships - book review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
The Boy Who was Raised as a Dog and Other Stories - Book Review by Doni Whitset, Ph.D., LCSW
Therapy Gone Mad: The True Story of Hundreds of Patients and a Generation Betrayed - Book Review by Doni Whitsett, Ph.D.
Whitsett, Doni & Kent, Stephen: "Cults and Families" - abstract
Whitsett, Doni, Ph.D.: "The Psychobiology of Trauma and Child Maltreatment"