Kelli Whiteaker, LMFT

Washington · 18 years in practice

Kelli Whiteaker is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes.

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) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She also focuses on attachment concerns, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues. She works to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what feels hard right now.

She describes therapy as a collaborative process. Kelli listens closely and helps clients notice patterns that get in the way of feeling steady.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical; she uses tools to reduce overwhelm and to build clearer ways of relating to others. Her approach blends several methods so work is tailored to each person. She draws on Systemic Therapy to look at relationship patterns and context.

She also uses client-centered methods to follow the client's pace, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address anxious thoughts and behaviors. With 18 years of practice across Washington and Oregon, she brings experience from many settings. Kelli emphasizes small, measurable steps that people can use between sessions.

She aims for progress that feels useful in everyday life, not just ideas discussed in an office. Kelli offers weekday morning and afternoon sessions Monday through Friday, with no late afternoon or evening availability. People meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging and schedule based on therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Kelli names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Systemic Therapy examines how relationships and routines influence current problems. Online sessions can be used to map patterns, practice new ways of relating, and try small changes that affect daily life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. In online sessions this approach helps people set the pace, name what matters most, and work from their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and low mood active, and it provides clear exercises and homework to try between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift, and sessions can mix approaches to match what is most helpful in the moment.

Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling and easier access to care from different locations in Washington. Video calls let people use visual cues and structured exercises. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, progress updates, or shorter problem-solving between video or phone appointments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, mood disorders, panic attacks, social anxiety, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens without judgment, helps identify patterns, and uses practical strategies clients can apply between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings across Washington and Oregon. That background informs a pragmatic approach to coping and relationship work.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, licensed in Washington and Oregon. Her practice is based in Washington.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted. She works with people located where her licensure applies.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people engage in therapy.

How do I get started and what does it cost?

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