Patricia Whatley

Evidence-informed care for stress and anxiety

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Patricia

Patricia Whatley is a licensed clinical social worker who uses evidence-informed therapies to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns.

Background and approach

With five years of professional experience, she draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness-based methods to support clients in developing practical coping skills and emotional insight. In sessions she emphasizes a compassionate, client-centered stance that invites exploration of life purpose, self-love, and challenges like guilt, shame, and forgiveness.

Patricia pairs structured interventions with an understanding, collaborative manner so clients can gradually build resilience and clearer communication patterns when facing change. Her practice also addresses social anxiety, phobia, and communication problems by blending strategies that target thought patterns, behaviors, and present-moment awareness.

Patricia aims to help clients translate therapeutic work into everyday shifts in thinking and functioning, with a focus on individualized goals and steady, sustainable progress.

Combining evidence-based approaches with online flexibility

CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-world evidence, helping people develop more balanced thinking and practical behavioral changes for issues like anxiety, depression, and social phobia. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and learning to accept difficult internal experiences while committing to meaningful steps forward, which can be useful for coping with life changes and managing stress.

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of work, offering empathetic listening and collaboration to support self-discovery and emotional growth. Patricia uses these approaches in conversation with clients to determine which methods fit best; she collaborates with each person to shape a plan that reflects their goals, preferences, and pace of progress.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic work into daily life while allowing the therapist and client to adapt methods and formats as needs evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Patricia commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

Patricia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT skills, client-centered techniques, and mindfulness practices to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of clinical experience working with clients on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and personal growth using evidence-informed methods.

What are her professional credentials and location?

She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia; her license is listed as GA LCSW CSW009269.

Can people who speak other languages work with her?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are sessions priced?

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

What is the process for beginning therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English