Profile / United States
Kerry Whiteley, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- EMDR for trauma
About Kerry
Kerry Whiteley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida with three years of professional experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Kerry uses clear, practical methods to address what is getting in the way of functioning and day-to-day wellbeing.
Kerry focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then testing different ways of responding. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-based and emotion-focused ideas. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with skills practice between meetings when that is useful.
She also pays attention to issues that often come up with mood and relationships, such as abandonment, shame, isolation, panic attacks, and social anxiety. Kerry helps people notice how past relational patterns affect current interactions and mood. That can make relationship difficulties and emotional reactions easier to consider and change.
Kerry uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness techniques where appropriate to address trauma-related symptoms and to build present-moment coping. Client-centered elements guide the pace and focus of sessions so people can set realistic steps for change.
She works in English and practices in Florida. Kerry requests that new clients follow the service's onboarding steps to match with her, complete a short questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How Kerry uses approaches online
CBT focuses on identifying specific thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems and then trying alternative responses. It uses short experiments and practical exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns that formed early and how they appear now; it helps people understand emotional reactions and improve communication in close relationships. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that can reduce distress tied to specific traumatic memories through guided processing and bilateral stimulation techniques.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Kerry works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She often combines elements from different approaches and checks progress so the plan can be adjusted as needed.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require them, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and between-session tasks to work well in remote sessions, and Kerry will discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as shame, isolation, panic, and social anxiety.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different responses with skills practice when helpful.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of professional experience as a clinician and works with emotional and relational concerns including trauma-related symptoms.
Which credential and location apply to this clinician?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is payment handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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