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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Patricia
Licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Georgia with five years of experience, Patricia Whatley focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses a range of approaches to help people manage strong emotions and practical problems. Patricia practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.
Patricia aims for straightforward, practical work in sessions. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, learn skills to manage intense feelings, and choose actions that match their values. Sessions include skill coaching, reflective listening, and exercises drawn from the listed approaches.
Her work also addresses communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia. She often blends talking and brief skill practice so people can try tools between meetings. The focus is on what people can do differently in everyday life.
Patricia has five years as a practicing social worker and clinical social worker in Georgia. She uses her clinical background to track progress and adjust methods as needed. Clients can expect clear explanations of suggested techniques and time to try them in session.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching steps and schedule a first session. The therapist uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, value-driven steps. It helps with anxiety, low mood, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thought patterns and tests them with practical exercises, which can reduce worry and improve mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and support emotion regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try first based on goals, symptoms, and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is reviewed and new challenges emerge.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow short check-ins when a full appointment is not needed, and remove travel time. Therapists commonly use talking, guided exercises, and homework that can be practiced between meetings to make online work practical and applicable to day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia.
What methods does she use in sessions?
She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Techniques include skill practice, values-based work, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a clinical social worker. That experience informs how she tracks progress and adjusts approaches.
What are her credentials and location?
She is credentialed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia. Those are the only professional credentials provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during signup.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to her practice for an initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.