Sharla Whitaker, SSW
Director of Utilization Management
Sharla Whitaker is the Director of Utilization Management at Turning Point Centers, where she ensures clients receive the treatment services they need to heal and thrive. With more than 14 years of experience in behavioral health, she brings a unique blend of clinical insight and operational expertise.
Sharla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and is licensed as a Social Service Worker (SSW). She works at the intersection of clinical care and managed care, advocating for clients while navigating insurance and regulatory systems to support timely, medically necessary treatment.
Her work is grounded in the belief that every person deserves access to comprehensive, individualized care—and she’s committed to removing barriers to make that belief a reality.
