Patricia Whatley

LCSW, CSW

Georgia

Compassionate, practical help for anxiety and stress

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At a glance

Credentials

LCSW, CSW

License

LCSW, Georgia / CSW009269

NPI

1831836410

Experience

5 years

Languages

English

Location

Georgia

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • ACT and CBT
   • Emotion regulation skills

   About Patricia

   Patricia Whatley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She practices in Georgia and brings five years of experience to her work. Patricia aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on practical next steps.

   She favors approaches that encourage personal choice and small, steady change. Motivational Interviewing appears in her toolbox for moments when people feel stuck and want to find their own reasons to change. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered ways of working to help people notice what matters and act on it.

   Sessions emphasize short-term skills and real-life practice. Patricia helps clients learn coping skills, manage overwhelming emotions, and rebuild confidence after setbacks. She also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

   Patricia blends cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and problem-solving. The focus is on practical tools clients can use between sessions. She works collaboratively, listening first and adjusting the plan as needs change.

   Therapy is conversational and goal-oriented. Patricia guides people through steps toward clearer goals and calmer days. To begin, readers should use the site process to match and schedule a first session.

2. How approaches like Motivational Interviewing and ACT help online

   Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It works well when someone feels stuck or uncertain and wants to weigh options and commit to small steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on identifying what matters to a person and taking actions that align with those values while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and feelings.
   
   Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building trust so people feel heard. That approach helps people explore difficult emotions at their own pace and shape goals that matter to them. Patricia combines these approaches to tailor the work to each person’s goals and circumstances.
   
   Finding the best fit is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose which approach or mix of approaches makes the most sense based on goals, preferences, and what feels comfortable. That collaborative planning can be adjusted as progress is made.
   
   The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy days, reduce commuting time, and make it easier to check in during a short break. Online sessions also let therapists focus on practical tools and between-session assignments that can be used in everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   Georgia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

   Patricia focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues. She also works with communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

   What is the therapy style like in sessions?

   Sessions are collaborative and conversational, with an emphasis on practical skills. Patricia uses approaches that help people set goals and practice new behaviors between meetings.

   How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

   She has five years of professional experience working as a licensed clinician. That experience shapes her approach to problem solving and skill-building in therapy.

   What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

   The profile shows credentials as LCSW and CSW and identifies Georgia as the therapist's location.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

   How does cost work for sessions?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process helps match needs with the therapist's skills.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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