Kelli Whiteaker , LMFT

Kelli Whiteaker is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She brings 18 years of clinical experience and focuses on issues often faced by women, including attachment concerns, mood disorders, panic, and social anxiety.

She aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental. Kelli encourages clients to name what matters most and to move at a pace that feels manageable. Conversations are practical and focused on what will help day to day.

Kelli uses a mix of approaches to fit each person. She draws on client-centered methods to center the client's voice. Cognitive behavioral ideas help people test thoughts and change unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused and narrative work are used when emotions and personal stories need attention.

Her style is collaborative. She helps clients set clear goals and picks tools that match those goals. Sessions often include skill-building, reflection, and small experiments to try between meetings.

Kelli is licensed in Washington and Oregon and practices with a foundation of nearly two decades of experience. She notes limited morning and afternoon availability Monday through Friday and does not offer late afternoon or evening appointments. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the first steps and scheduling.

Approaches and online sessions that fit your life

Client-centered therapy focuses on your experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and helps you name what matters most, which works well for relationship concerns, grief, and stress. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to manage anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms by testing unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with strong emotions in relationships and attachment issues, guiding gentle shifts in how emotions are processed and shared.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals, try a few methods, and adapt plans based on how things are going. Together you decide which tools make the most sense for your situation and pace.

Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for longer, deeper sessions; phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, skill rehearsals, or when you need quick support during the day. These options support regular contact and make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.