- Warm listening
- Practical steps
- Relationship focus
About Kelli
Kelli Whiteaker is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 18 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She also works with attachment concerns, mood difficulties, panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and issues many women face.
She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and approachable. Kelli builds an open space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings without judgment. She emphasizes practical steps alongside listening and reflection.
Her approach blends client-centered care with structured ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy. She also draws on emotionally-focused and narrative approaches to help people understand patterns in their relationships and life stories. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, achievable changes.
Kelli is licensed in Washington and Oregon and has worked in clinical settings for nearly two decades. She encourages people to take gradual steps toward change and offers steady support during difficult moments.
Session times are limited to mornings and afternoons Monday through Friday. She does not offer late afternoon or evening sessions at this time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when scheduling.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person's experience first. The therapist listens without judgment and follows the client's pace, helping people feel heard and understood. This approach is useful for anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions and can help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood difficulties.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and how they shape relationships. It helps people notice emotional patterns, name feelings, and practice new ways of connecting during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using one fixed method. That means starting with what feels most useful and adjusting over time.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, like shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. It also allows continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and conversation-based techniques to an online setting, while keeping sessions focused on practical, achievable steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelli help with?
Kelli works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. She also has a focus on attachment issues, mood disorders, panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is open and direct. She combines listening with practical steps so people can talk through feelings and try small changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people in clinical settings and private practice environments.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed to practice in Washington and Oregon. Her practice location is listed as Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.