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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Attachment issues
About Kelli
Kelli Whiteaker, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Washington and Oregon with 18 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Her practice also attends to attachment issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety and phobia, and women's issues.
Whiteaker uses conversational, client-centered work alongside cognitive behavioral techniques. She often brings in emotionally focused methods and narrative approaches to help people make sense of painful experiences. Solution-focused tools are used to set short-term goals and track practical progress.
Sessions emphasize clear, direct talk about what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She encourages clients to describe the patterns that cause distress and then tries out strategies to interrupt those patterns. Therapy includes skill practice, reflection on relationship patterns, and revising personal narratives that keep problems stuck.
Appointments are offered on weekdays with limited morning and afternoon availability. Late afternoon and evening times are not offered. Clients choose a first appointment by completing an intake questionnaire and scheduling their initial session.
She is based in Washington and works in English only. Her LMFT credential is listed as a licensed marriage and family therapist. Fees vary depending on location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the client says. It helps when someone needs to sort through feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. It offers concrete skills for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns. Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in close relationships and helps people change interaction habits that cause pain.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist check progress and shift techniques when needed.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session formats before you schedule. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a weekday morning or afternoon. Remote work can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a working day.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is client-centered with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused therapy. She also uses narrative and solution-focused methods to set goals and reframe problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 18 years of professional experience. That experience spans the approaches listed on her profile.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMFT credentials in Washington and Oregon and is based in Washington. The profile lists her license as LMFT.
What languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the practice before booking.
How is cost handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on where the client is located.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process sets up the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.