Willie Whited , LCSW, CSW

Willie Whited is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 31 years of clinical experience helping adults and adolescents navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. He holds a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and carries the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denotes his social work credential. His practice focus includes stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Willie has extensive experience working with serious mental illnesses, life-disrupting personality disorders, and co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions. His work with co-occurring disorders earned recognition from the NAACP and led to completion of a certification through the Morehouse School of Medicine Community Health Leadership Program at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute. While much of his work centers on adults, he also has ten years of experience providing services to children and adolescents in community settings and facilities.

Willie takes an individualized, motivationally informed approach, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals. His style is eclectic with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside methods consistent with current best practices. He emphasizes helping clients identify distractions, confront difficult truths, and use those insights as opportunities for growth. Willie partners with clients to support their journey toward greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, and a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Willie Whited draws from several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions while committing to meaningful action. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed early in life and how they affect current relationships, helping clients address issues like intimacy, abandonment, and trust.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Willie works with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy stays responsive and relevant. Together they identify which methods best support progress and tailor sessions accordingly.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, plus options for live chat and text-based messaging. These modalities make it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules, access care from home, and maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver structured therapy, teach skills, and provide ongoing support across many common mental health and relationship concerns.