Kerry Whiteley, LMHC
Florida · 3 years in practice
Kerry Whiteley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LMHC, Florida
- MH23038 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1972358398 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Kerry
Kerry Whiteley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She focuses on clear communication and practical steps so people feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope day to day. Kerry keeps sessions straightforward and warm.
She creates space for clients to share thoughts and feelings without judgment. The goal is to make small, usable changes rather than promise quick fixes.
Background and approach
Her approach blends emotion-focused work with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based methods. That means sessions often look at feelings, the stories people tell themselves, and patterns in relationships that keep problems stuck. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, may be part of trauma work when appropriate.
With three years of clinical experience, Kerry uses practical exercises and skill-building alongside talk therapy. She supports people who struggle with panic, social anxiety, shame, isolation, and mood shifts. She also helps those coping with abandonment wounds and communication problems.
Clients meet by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging, depending on what fits their life. Kerry works collaboratively to set goals and track progress, aiming to help people feel steadier and more in charge of daily challenges.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kerry lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Kerry names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
Emotion-focused and practical approaches via online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and work with strong emotions that get in the way of feeling close or calm. Sessions look at how feelings shape reactions and relationships, and help clients practice new ways of responding that reduce conflict and anxiety.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns that began in close relationships and still affect how people relate now. It helps identify repeating cycles of closeness and distance and builds healthier ways to connect and ask for support.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills for managing thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood going. It often includes exercises and homework so people can test new habits between sessions.
Choosing an approach is a team process. Kerry works with each person to figure out which methods match their goals and comfort level, and she adjusts the plan as needs change. The aim is a collaborative path that feels doable and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and emotion work, phone can fit shorter check-ins or low-bandwidth situations, and live chat or text can help with brief support and tracking progress between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, or other routines.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Kerry commonly help with?
Kerry supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. She also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, panic, and social anxiety.
What is her therapy style like?
She keeps sessions warm and straightforward, creating space to talk about feelings without judgment. Kerry pairs emotion-focused work with practical exercises to help people use new skills between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Kerry has three years of professional experience as a practicing clinician. That time has included work with trauma, mood disorders, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida. Her practice is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription tier chosen.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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