Kelly Whitmire, LCSW, CSW
Licensed in Georgia · 24 years in practice
Kelly Whitmire is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 24 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Georgia
- CSW003964 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1962890384 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 24
- Languages
- English
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About Kelly
Kelly Whitmire is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 24 years of experience. She centers sessions on listening and understanding to help people find practical ways forward. Her approach aims to help parents, young adults, and individuals facing stress or trauma feel heard and more capable.
She often uses client-centered methods, which means she focuses on each person's needs and perspective. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and on solution-focused strategies to set clear, achievable goals.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing is part of her toolkit when people need help finding internal motivation for change. Her background includes work with neglect and abuse, foster care and adoption, and blended family concerns. She has supported parents dealing with the pressures of raising children and teens.
She also helps with common struggles such as anxiety, depression, anger, addiction concerns, and low self-esteem. Kelly pays attention to family of origin issues, communication problems, caregiver stress, and challenges faced by young adults. Sessions typically focus on practical steps, coping skills, and stronger day-to-day routines.
She can also offer coaching-style guidance for people who want clearer next steps. People meet a calm, nonjudgmental therapist who aims to create space for honest conversation. Kelly explains techniques in plain language and works collaboratively to build a plan that fits each person's life and goals.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelly names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Kelly often uses client-centered therapy online, which means the therapist focuses on listening and understanding each person's point of view and priorities. This approach helps people who need emotional support, validation, and a space to sort their feelings.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions tend to include simple exercises, thought tracking, and small behavioral experiments to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and daily life to pick methods that fit. That collaborative process helps shape session plans and homework so they feel useful and doable.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for more in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and messaging are handy for brief updates, coaching-style support, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life, while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Kelly address?
She helps with family challenges, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, relationships, anger, addictions, ADHD, and self-esteem.
What is her therapy style like?
Her work is client-centered and collaborative. She combines that with practical tools from CBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How long has she practiced?
Kelly has 24 years of experience in counseling and social work across multiple settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
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?
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