- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem
- Values work
About Patricia
Patricia Whatley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Patricia also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, social anxiety and phobia, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
She uses straightforward, evidence-based methods in sessions. Conversations tend to focus on what feels most urgent and practical. Patricia helps people name what is happening, notice unhelpful patterns, and try out small changes between visits.
Her style draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That mix supports both short-term skills work and deeper values-based change. Clients learn concrete tools for managing distress and for making decisions that fit what matters to them.
Patricia works by collaborating with each person to set clear goals. Sessions often include skill practice, values clarification, and problem-solving. She emphasizes steady, doable steps rather than rapid fixes.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and Patricia does not currently take international clients.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying what matters to them. It is often used when someone is wrestling with meaning, life purpose, or stuck avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple attention skills that reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Patricia collaborates with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She will review what has helped in the past and try different techniques so clients can see what works for them.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills between sessions in their everyday routines. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises for remote work so clients can apply tools in real life without promising a particular delivery method.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, social anxiety and phobia, self-love, and life purpose.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses evidence-based methods to identify patterns and try small, practical changes. Work often includes clarifying values, building skills, and setting achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working as a clinician in Georgia.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.