Willie Whited , LCSW, CSW

Willie Whited is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia who brings more than three decades of clinical experience to his practice. He holds a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and maintains the credentials LCSW and CSW, which indicate his qualifications to provide clinical social work services. Over a career spanning 31 years, he has supported adults facing serious mental illnesses, complex personality disorders, and co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges.

His work with co-occurring disorders earned recognition from the NAACP and included completion of a certification program through the Morehouse School of Medicine Community Health Leadership Program at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute. While the majority of his practice focuses on adult clients, he also has ten years of experience working with children and adolescents in community settings and designated facilities.

Willie adopts an eclectic, client-centered approach that is tailored to each person’s needs and motivations. He commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques alongside other methods consistent with best practices, selecting strategies that suit an individual’s concerns. He aims to help people identify the distractions and patterns that limit growth and to support the often difficult process of change. Willie guides clients through practical steps toward greater self-understanding and personal fulfillment, and he welcomes those ready to begin that journey.

Therapeutic Approaches Available Online and How They Help

Willie Whited uses therapeutic approaches that translate well to remote work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify personal values and learn practical skills to accept difficult emotions while committing to meaningful action - it can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how those patterns affect current relationships; it supports work on attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and relationship repair. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, offers structured techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a common choice for anxiety, depression, and coping with mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Willie works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work stays aligned with what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and for matching the mode of communication to a client’s comfort. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and daily life, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver focused, goal-oriented support across a range of concerns.