Kelli Whiteaker, LMFT

Washington · 18 years in practice

Kelli Whiteaker is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LMFT, Washington: LF 60920643 · expires August 2026
LMFT, Oregon: T3011 · expires August 2027
NPI: 1588179907 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Kelli

Kelli Whiteaker is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, navigate relationship struggles, and process trauma, grief, and other major life changes. Her language is direct and practical, aimed at parents and caregivers who need clear, usable support.

She creates a calm, open space where people can say what they are feeling without judgment. Sessions focus on listening first, and then finding small steps that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Kelli encourages coping skills that people can use between sessions so progress continues outside the therapy room. Her approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions that drive difficult patterns. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thought and behavior cycles.

Narrative and Solution-Focused techniques are woven in to clarify goals and build practical plans. Kelli is licensed in Washington and Oregon and works with adults facing attachment concerns, mood challenges, panic and social anxiety, and women's issues. She notes that she has limited morning and afternoon session times Monday through Friday and does not offer late afternoon or evening appointments.

Her style is supportive and straightforward. She helps people break big problems into manageable steps and supports them while they try new ways of coping. The focus is on useful change that fits each person's life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kelli names

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Online support

Approach options and online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how feelings guide behavior and connection. It can help people notice underlying emotions that keep them stuck and learn new ways to respond that reduce conflict and anxiety.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and pace. The therapist follows what matters to the client and supports exploration without directing the process.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thinking and behavior patterns that feed anxiety and mood problems. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test and change unhelpful habits.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then recommend methods to try. Plans are adjusted as progress is made so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible. Video calls are good when visual connection helps the work. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, and people who prefer typing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Kelli help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, then helps create small, doable steps to change thoughts and behavior.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. That experience informs a practical, skills-focused approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Washington and Oregon. Her practice is listed in Washington.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

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 pricing work for sessions?

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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