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LCSW, CSW

Kelly Whitmire, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience24 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kelly

Kelly Whitmire is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW, CSW) in Georgia with 24 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate stressful life transitions.

Background and approach

She centers her practice on a client-centered approach, creating an environment where people feel heard and their feelings are valued, and she supplements that work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods.

Kelly has spent much of her career supporting parents and caregivers through the practical and emotional challenges of raising children and teens, including blended family dynamics and communication difficulties. Her background includes extensive work with foster care, adoption, and trauma related to neglect and abuse, and she offers guidance for young adults finding their footing in adult life.

Kelly also addresses concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, self-esteem, addictions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, helping clients develop concrete strategies and coping skills. She aims to collaborate with each person to build a realistic roadmap toward greater balance, confidence, and well-being.

Blending Therapeutic Approaches with Online Accessibility

Kelly draws primarily from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes meeting clients where they are and creating a respectful, listening-focused relationship that helps people explore feelings, values, and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or stress.

Choosing the most helpful approach is a collaborative process. Kelly will review a client's concerns, preferences, and goals and then tailor a mix of methods to fit each person's needs rather than relying on a single technique. This collaborative planning helps shape short-term objectives and longer-term growth in a way that feels workable for the client.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home or other locations. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients to engage in ways that match their comfort and daily routines while working with licensed professionals to develop skills and strategies for change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kelly work with?
She supports a wide range of issues including family and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and ADHD as listed in her specialties.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The practice is grounded in client-centered therapy, with supplemental use of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to address specific goals and skills.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Kelly has been working in counseling since 2004, bringing 24 years of experience with children, parents, and families across a variety of settings.
Where is Kelly licensed and located?
She is licensed in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW with license details GA LCSW CSW003964.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and circumstances.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Kelly can help with

Kelly Whitmire works with clients on family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and coping with life changes.

Kelly has experience working with children, parents, and families in many different settings.

Kelly's work has included guiding families through issues related to neglect and abuse, foster care and adoption, blended families, and communication issues.

How Kelly approaches therapy

Kelly's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Georgia, with 24 years of clinical experience.