- Attachment-based methods
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- EMDR for trauma
About Kerry
Kerry Whiteley is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Kerry also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
Kerry uses clear, person-centered conversation to help people name what feels stuck. She listens for patterns in relationships and mood, then brings in tools from cognitive behavioral work and attachment-based ideas to test what helps in daily life. Sessions are practical and paced to each person’s needs.
When trauma or intense memories come up, Kerry may incorporate EMDR elements alongside emotionally-focused work to reduce the hold of painful experiences. She also draws on mindfulness to slow racing thoughts and build small moments of calm. The goal is to give people ways to respond differently to old reactions.
People meet to talk through what’s happening, try brief behavioral experiments between sessions, and practice new communication moves for strained relationships. Kerry helps identify unhelpful self-talk tied to guilt and shame and replaces it with clearer, evidence-based alternatives.
Her approach is direct but gentle, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. Kerry works in English and practices in Florida as an LMHC. If someone wants to begin, the first step is completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how current relationships echo earlier bonds. Online sessions use conversation to notice patterns in attachment, helping people try different ways of relating and communicating in their present life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In an online session Kerry can help identify unhelpful thoughts, test them with small behavioral experiments, and practice alternative responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kerry will discuss options and decide together which methods fit the person’s needs, goals, and comfort. That collaborative planning can change as sessions go on, mixing techniques from attachment work, CBT, or emotionally-focused ideas when they help.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, attend from a quieter location, or avoid travel time so sessions fit around work or family tasks. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what Kerry offers at the time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like guilt and shame.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She uses client-centered conversation to name the feeling, then applies cognitive behavioral techniques and attachment ideas to change unhelpful self-talk and behaviors.
What is her clinical background?
Kerry has three years of professional work experience as a mental health counselor and draws on several therapeutic models in practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she see people who speak other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.