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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- Trauma and grief
About Kelli
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington with 18 years of experience. Kelli Whiteaker helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She also focuses on attachment concerns, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women’s issues. Sessions are offered in English and she is licensed in Washington and Oregon.
Kelli uses straightforward conversation and practical tools. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and follow each person’s pace. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build different responses. Emotionally-focused and narrative ideas are used when looking at patterns in relationships and personal stories.
In sessions she works to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment. She focuses on concrete steps and manageable skills that fit into everyday life. Treatment planning is collaborative and grounded in what the person wants to change.
Kelli’s 18 years of practice include work across relationship and individual concerns. She combines longer-term work on attachment and trauma with shorter-term, goal-focused strategies when appropriate. She explains options and helps people choose what feels most useful.
Practical details to note: sessions are conducted in English and she holds LMFT credentials. She does not accept international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session times before booking.
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How her approaches fit into online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. In practice this means the therapist reflects what is said, asks clarifying questions, and helps the person decide what to work on next. This approach helps when someone needs a place to sort through feelings and decide on priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. Sessions often include identifying patterns, testing new behaviors between meetings, and reviewing what changed. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, and mood concerns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at interaction patterns and emotional responses, especially in close relationships. It helps people recognize recurring dynamics and try different ways of relating. This can be helpful for relationship strain and attachment issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to a person's goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies and adjusting the plan based on what proves helpful.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discuss format, scheduling, and frequency during the initial intake to set practical expectations.
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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 kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, straightforward approach that combines listening with practical tools. Sessions mix client-centered conversation with skills from cognitive behavioral and emotionally-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working with individual and relationship concerns. That experience informs both short-term skill work and longer-term pattern change.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Washington and Oregon. Her listed location is Washington.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm rates and payment details during the intake process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to the intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.