Building Workplace Cultures Where Mental Health and Performance Align
Evidence-based consulting, coaching, and training that helps individuals and organizations navigate burnout, enhance psychological safety, empower employees and embed sustainable well-being into culture.
Meet the Founder:
Whitney Closson, MS
Counselor | Workplace Culture & Wellbeing Consultant
With over 15 years in the mental health field, Whitney combines clinical expertise and workplace well-being strategy to help companies create emotionally intelligent cultures.
She holds a BA in Psychology and an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Trauma and Crisis, Whitney is also a dual-certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor.
Her approach bridges science and humanity, transforming well-being from an HR initiative into a measurable business advantage. Her work is grounded in empathy and backed by a clinical approach.
Whether coaching or consulting, Whitney aims to help you feel seen, heard, and supported in your journey.
Why Well-being Means Better Business
The truth may shock you: 80% of workers report that their work stress impacts their personal relationships outside of work
20%
of total payroll lost annually to burnout costs
$6
returned for every $1 invested in wellness programs
72%
of companies saw a reduction in healthcare costs after implementing wellness programs
16%
The Calmer Culture Blueprint™
Your Roadmap to a Healthier, Higher-Performing Workplace
The Calmer Culture Blueprint™ is our signature organizational well-being framework. Grounded in psychology and backed by data, this 7-step model helps leadership teams assess, align, and activate a culture where mental health and performance thrive side by side.
Our process combines strategic assessment tools, leadership coaching, and actionable cultural change initiatives that deliver measurable ROI.
Increased Productivity
A calm, focused environment allows employees to concentrate on meaningful work, reducing errors and accelerating project completion
Reduced Turnover
Prioritizing wellbeing helps employees manage stress, feel supported, and stay engaged, lowering turnover and recruitment costs
Enhanced Collaboration
A psychologically safe and calm culture encourages open communication, trust, and cooperation across teams
Stronger Engagement
When employees feel valued and supported, they are more motivated, loyal, and willing to contribute their best ideas
Before diving into The Calmer Culture Blueprint™, take two minutes to complete The Calmer Culture Snapshot™, a quick 5-question pulse check that helps leaders quickly assess the emotional health of their workplace.
Your Snapshot results will highlight where your culture is strong and where proactive change can make the biggest difference.
If your score feels lower than you hoped, don’t be discouraged, meaningful change is closer than you think with Calmer Waters Co. and The Calmer Culture Blueprint™ guiding the way.
Strategic Solutions That Strengthen Culture
Tailored consulting packages that integrate mental health best practices, leadership training, and system-wide prevention strategies
Workplace Wellness Consulting Packages
• Comprehensive cultural assessments and leadership consultation
• Executive Leadership Accelerators: Equips leaders with practical tools to model calm, build trust, and sustain a healthy culture
• Custom wellness strategy and implementation roadmap
Mental Health Coaching for Women
• Personalized coaching to prevent burnout
• Boundary setting and emotional resilience
• Sustainable success for women on the go
Speaking & Training
• Mental Health First Aid certification course : 6 hours of guided course work, in combination with 2 hours of self paced pre-work and an evaluation must be completed to earn the 3 year certification
• Leadership workshops on burnout prevention, stress management and conflict resolution
• Keynotes designed to inspire culture change
Trusted by Teams Who Believe
Culture is Strategy
41
Mental Health First Aid Courses Facilitated
469
Participants Certified in MHFA and Equipped to Respond to a Mental Health Crisis
Reviews
“Working with Calmer Waters Co. and Whitney specifically has been such a wonderful experience. She has provided tools, mechanisms, mentorship, and empowerment to MANY girls she has worked with since partnering with us at Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region. I highly suggest working with her in a group setting OR individually as both scenarios have been extremely professional, engaging, and uplifting.”
- Ashli F. | CEO Girls Inc. GCR
“Whitney is an incredible mentor and leader. She is kind, thoughtful, and deeply passionate about the work she does. Her ability to make people feel comfortable, supported, and truly seen is a rare gift. Whether she’s mentoring young girls or guiding others through her work at Calmer Waters Co., Whitney brings warmth, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others grow.”
- Carrie H.
“I just wanted to take a moment to share my feedback about working with Calmer Waters Co. Whitney has been incredibly helpful, dedicated, and truly passionate about what we do. Her enthusiasm for being involved and contributing is inspiring, and she always offers great ideas and suggestions. She listens so well and provides thoughtful advice that makes a real difference. Whitney is kind, strong, and truly amazing to work with. I’m so grateful for her support and the positive impact she brings to our team!”
- Tiffani B.
Training Reviews
“(I) Like how there were suggestions and solutions, wasn’t just talking about problems we all know”
- Training Course Participant
“I enjoyed incorporating various creative activities and ideas to help me explore how to bring these ideas into my communities and workspaces..”
- Training Course Participant
“Interesting look at bringing community/workplace in to purposeful/intentional awareness of trauma informed issues and interventions to provide prevention and postvention.”
- Training Course Participant
Contact
Service Location: Virtual & In Person Options Available
Calmer Waters Co. 