Willie Whited, LCSW, CSW

Willie Whited is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 31 years in mental health practice. He holds a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling and practices in Georgia. Willie has worked across a wide range of clinical settings and brings long experience to everyday problems like anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use concerns.

He has supported people living with serious mental illness and those facing co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges. Willie has also spent time working with children and adolescents in community settings and facilities. His career includes recognition for work with co-occurring disorders and participation in leadership programs at Morehouse School of Medicine.

Willie’s style is practical and person-centered. He listens first, then helps set clear, achievable steps. He often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as part of a tailored plan, and mixes in techniques from acceptance, attachment, and emotion-focused approaches when helpful.

In sessions he helps people talk through relationship struggles, parenting challenges, grief, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. He also supports those coping with ADHD, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions. Conversations focus on real skills and small changes that add up over time.

People who prefer a direct, steady approach tend to do well with his work. He encourages clients to notice patterns, try new behaviors, and build routines that fit daily life. He aims to make progress feel manageable instead of overwhelming.

How CBT, ACT, and Attachment Work Online

Willie often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. CBT focuses on simple exercises and small homework tasks to change reactions to stress, anxiety, and mood problems.

He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while choosing actions that match their values. ACT can help with rumination, avoidance, and making choices when emotions feel overwhelming.

Attachment-Based Therapy is used when relationship patterns and early bonds are getting in the way of current connections. This approach looks at how past relationships shape present behavior and guides practical changes in how people relate to others.

Willie works collaboratively to find the best approach. He discusses goals, preferences, and what has worked before, then adjusts techniques over time. Clients help shape the plan in each session so it fits personal needs.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer therapy conversations and skill work. Phone sessions can fit a quick check-in or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can help with short updates, coping tools between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking.