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Willie Whited

Experienced LCSW focused on practical growth

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
31 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English

About Willie

Willie Whited is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, CSW) based in Georgia with over three decades of experience in mental health.

Background and approach

He trained with a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and has practiced in a range of clinical settings since 1980, developing particular experience with serious mental illness, personality disorders, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

His career includes recognition for work with co-occurring disorders and completion of community health leadership training at Morehouse School of Medicine's Satcher Health Leadership Institute.

Willie blends practical, person-focused methods to match each client's needs and motivations, drawing from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also using techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate. He has substantial experience with adults and a decade working with children and adolescents in community and facility settings.

Willie emphasizes collaboration, helping people name distractions, face difficult changes, and find opportunities for growth on their path toward greater self-fulfillment.

Willie works with concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, mood disorders like bipolar and depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and parenting challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and many related focus areas such as attachment, codependency, and life purpose.

Online Approaches That Fit Your Needs

Willie regularly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to symptoms like anxiety, depression, or problematic habits. This approach is practical and goal-oriented, often useful for managing stress, sleep issues, and coping skills.

He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which supports people in clarifying their values and taking meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. Attachment-Based Therapy appears in his work when relational histories and attachment patterns influence current relationship or intimacy-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Willie aims to learn about each person’s goals, strengths, and preferences and to tailor a combination of methods that fit those needs. He works together with clients to assess what helps and adjusts the plan over time to remain effective and relevant.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, stay consistent with work on goals, and maintain therapeutic momentum even when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Willie address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is eclectic and client-focused, matching techniques to each person’s motivations and needs while incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with other evidence-informed methods.
How much experience does he bring to therapy?
He has practiced in mental health since 1980, totaling 31 years of professional experience across clinical settings and populations.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials with the designation GA LCSW CSW002541 and is located in Georgia.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English