About Patricia
Patricia Whatley is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, and self-esteem concerns. She draws on practical strategies to help people handle life changes and daily pressures. Patricia presents a calm, straightforward style and aims to make therapy usable between sessions.
Her approach combines several evidence-based methods so sessions are tailored to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment calm. Patricia also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take action even when feelings are uncomfortable. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy appear in skills work around emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
Client-Centered Therapy shapes a supportive, nonjudgmental tone in conversations. She has five years of clinical experience and holds LCSW and CSW credentials in Georgia. Sessions combine practical skill-building with attention to life meaning and self-compassion.
Patricia helps people build simple routines and tools that fit busy lives. Therapy can cover communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, and phobia concerns. Patricia encourages small, steady steps so change feels possible and sustainable.
How Patricia blends approaches for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that reflect their values even when emotions are strong. It is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and finding direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and replacing them with practical alternatives. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and social fears. Client-Centered Therapy creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens closely and follows the person's lead to build insight and self-acceptance.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and daily routines, then suggest strategies to try. Sessions often combine elements from different methods so work matches what the person needs in the moment.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules. Video lets people read facial cues and practice skills in real time, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier during a short break. Live chat or text-based messaging can support quick check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while balancing other responsibilities.
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- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Georgia
- Languages
- English
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