Kelly Whitmire, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Georgia

About Kelly

Kelly Whitmire is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who centers her work on the client. She uses a client-centered approach to listen closely and meet people where they are. Kelly draws on nearly 24 years of hands-on experience in counseling families, parents, and young adults.

She aims to create a calm space where worries can be named and next steps planned. Kelly has worked in many settings with children, parents, and families.

Background and approach

Her background includes supporting parents facing stress, helping blended families with communication, and guiding families affected by neglect, abuse, foster care, or adoption. She also supports women coping with pressures of motherhood and young adults finding their way in life.

In sessions she often pulls techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and change thinking patterns, and Solution-Focused Therapy, which emphasizes practical steps and small goals. Kelly leans toward straightforward, practical strategies that clients can try between meetings. Her work emphasizes clear communication and realistic plans.

Parents and caregivers can expect direct coaching on stress management and family problem solving. Kelly’s style is warm and nonjudgmental, focused on helping families move toward better day-to-day functioning. Kelly practices in Georgia as LCSW, CSW and conducts work in English.

She brings long experience to family and parenting concerns while focusing on what families need right now.

Online approaches for families and parents

Kelly often blends client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and adapting to each person’s pace, which helps parents and young adults feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, or shift unhelpful thinking.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, achievable steps toward specific goals. That approach is short-term and goal-oriented, which can be useful for addressing communication problems, parenting strategies, or stress management. Together these methods let her tailor sessions to what matters most to the family or individual.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation happens early and can change as circumstances evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These choices make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules, allow quick check-ins between meetings, and offer flexible ways to try coping strategies from home. For many parents and caregivers, that flexibility makes consistent support more achievable.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family concerns are addressed?

She works with family problems, parenting stress, blended family issues, adoption and foster care challenges, family of origin issues, communication problems, and young adult concerns.

How would you describe the therapeutic style?

Her primary style is client-centered, which means she listens closely and adapts to each person. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when helpful.

What is her professional background?

She has 24 years of experience working with children, parents, and families across multiple settings, including work related to neglect, abuse, foster care, and adoption.

What credentials and location information apply?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with credentials listed as LCSW, CSW and the licence number GA LCSW CSW003964.

In which language are sessions held?

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

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 24 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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