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Online therapist

Keyontia White

Calm, practical support for parents and families

Credentials
LPC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Keyontia

Keyontia White is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related challenges. She uses straightforward, respectful talk to help caregivers and family members find clearer ways to handle daily struggles. Sessions prioritize practical steps parents can try between meetings and developing healthier routines at home.

White brings 11 years of experience in mental health work across many settings.

Background and approach

She has supported children, adolescents, and adults in community mental health, schools, residential treatment, group homes, and day treatment programs. That background informs how she approaches family dynamics and parenting challenges. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.

She centers empathy, cultural sensitivity, and respect while helping people identify small, achievable changes. Sessions often include skills practice, problem solving, and checking what works in real life. Therapeutic methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and client-centered approaches.

These tools are used to reduce overwhelm, manage strong emotions, and build routines that support sleep, parenting, and relationships. Parents and family members can expect straightforward guidance and a focus on real-world application. The work aims to strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and make home life more manageable.

Over time the goal is clearer problem solving and more confidence in daily caregiving choices.

Therapeutic approaches for families in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice strong thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help parents manage anxiety and focus on consistent steps that matter most to family life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches simple skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for managing anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and daily parenting stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences. Treatments are adjusted over time based on what proves helpful in real life.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into a busy family schedule. These options allow parents to connect from home, follow up between meetings, and use brief check-ins when needed. The goal is practical, flexible care that helps families build routines and coping skills that work in everyday life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She supports stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, addictions, relationships, family issues, sleeping problems, parenting, anger, and career concerns. Veteran and Armed Forces issues are also a noted focus area.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and warm, centered on respect and cultural sensitivity. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills practice, and working together to find what helps in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience in the mental health field, with roles in community mental health, schools, residential treatment, group homes, and day treatment settings.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential, LPC. Her license details are GA LPC LPC007822 and she is based in Georgia.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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