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Willie Whited, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Willie is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Willie. View 72 reviews
Great news, Willie is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Georgia

Recent reviews

Professional, knowledgeable.

Reviewed November 2024

A very good listener and good to bounce ideas off of. Seems to have lots of experience with many different areas of life. I was with him well over a year and found the experience to be wonderful.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Willie

  • 31 years' experience
  • Male
  • LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (in the State of Georgia) with a master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling. I have worked in Mental Health in various Clinical areas since 1980, accumulating 30 + years of experience. I have worked with individuals experiencing Serious Mental Illnesses, life-disrupting personality disorders, and people facing challenges with co-occurring conditions (Mental Health and Substance Use). My work with co-occurring disorders awarded me recognition by the NAACP and the privilege of completing certification with the Morehouse School of Medicine, Community Health Leadership Program, Satcher Health Leadership Institute (along with other demonstrations of helping others)

Although most of my experience has been with Adult Individuals, I have ten years of work with Children and Adolescents in the Community and designated Facilities. My therapeutic style is on the needs of motivations of each person. My approach is eclectic, tailored towards the identified concerns of everyone with a selection of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I also use other technics consistent with Best Practices.

The courage to identify distractions and the need for change can be brutal for many who do not realize the merits of identifying challenges providing opportunities for personal growth. I strive to assist individuals in their Journey towards self-fulfillment.

I look forward to assisting you in your Journey.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Bipolar disorder Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Coping with life changes ADHD Abandonment Attachment issues Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Dependent personality Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Post-traumatic stress Self-harm Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Somatization Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Willie Whited's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568493906.

  • LCSW · Georgia · CSW002541 · Expires September 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Willie Whited

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

72 reviews

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Professional, knowledgeable.

Reviewed November 2024

A very good listener and good to bounce ideas off of. Seems to have lots of experience with many different areas of life. I was with him well over a year and found the experience to be wonderful.

Reviewed August 2024

Willie is fantastic! His insight has been so helpful and I can tell that he sincerely cares about a good outcome. Thanks Willie!

Reviewed January 2024

Willie is great.

Reviewed November 2023

Willie has been a fantastic resource for me. His approach is kind and his heart is clearly in our conversations. I highly recommend Willie!

Reviewed August 2023

He is a great therapist. I recommend him for minorities and healthcare workers.

Reviewed June 2023

Dr. Whited is very knowledgeable and professional. He meets all the criteria that I am looking for in a therapist. He has really helped me with my anxiety and my self confidence.

Reviewed June 2023

Willie has assisted me during one of the most stressful and depressive parts of my life. In the many weeks we have spoken, I feel he is proactive and in touch with me, and he even reaches out to me, which is impressive. I am getting better, and this is wonderful.

Reviewed May 2023

This is the best therapist I have ever seen hand down. He goes above and beyond and he’s so easy to talk to. He makes confusion situation’s easier to understand.

Reviewed May 2023

Mr Willie has helped me more in the couple sessions than i could’ve expected. I am very pleased with his knowledge skills and abilities

Reviewed April 2023

5/5 Mr. Whited listened and evaluated my issues well. He provided helpful tools and guidance. Recommend to anyone dealing with anxiety/depression.

Reviewed March 2023

I appreciate Willie for the calmness he has brought to me

Reviewed March 2023

I appreciate what Willie is adding to my life!

Reviewed March 2023

Caring, quick to respond, and very wise as he has a lot of experience. Not just a therapist, I also consider him my friend in whom I can deeply trust. Highly recommend

Reviewed February 2023

Willie is a blessing. I’ve had some egregious interactions with therapists in my past, and this has made up for all of it. Willie shows how much he cares by going the extra mile to reach out and check in on my well being during off days, sending study and self growth materials, as well as accommodating for my random schedule and desired times to speak. I’m grateful for the growth I’m seeing and I’m thankful for Willie being there to assist in my journey of healing.

Reviewed February 2023

Talking to Mr. Whited is like taking a breath of fresh air. I feel lucky to have been put in touch with him.

Reviewed April 2023

I find Wille to be sensitive and extremely knowledgeable about the science behind therapy. Importantly, he helps me understand my feelings and how to deal with them in appropriate ways rather than imposing some external agenda on how my brain works and in turn how I view the world.

Reviewed April 2023

Mr.Whited is awesome! His approach made me think in ways that I couldn’t on my own. He is a great listener and communicator. Mr.Whited is extremely passionate and knowledgeable. He has exercises that helps him get to the root of your problems and dives in head first to solve your issues. If I could recommend him to every person going through stress, depression, anxiety, and self doubt I would. The way he speaks to you is calm and warming which helps you open up to all the opportunities to helping your situation. Not only do I think he’s a great therapist but a great person as well!

Reviewed February 2023

Great job listening

Reviewed January 2023

Willie is very knowledgeable about the issues I'm dealing with and he shares thoughts of treatments and therapy that are right up my alley. I really enjoy our sessions. He doesn't sugar coat but is very tactful in his delivery.

Reviewed December 2022

I’m grateful to be able to reconnect with Mr Whited! He has been crucial to my improvement

Reviewed December 2022

Mr. Whited gives me a different point of view of things. I enjoy the material he sends me weekly because it helps me with issues I may have or have had in the past that I haven’t dealt with.

Reviewed November 2022

Willie is the perfect person for an individual who only respects real world experience not sugar coated advice

Reviewed November 2022

Thus far Mr. Whited has been a great listener and offered a few good methods of alleviating some of my issues. Thank you

Reviewed September 2022

Willie Whited is a wonderful, kind and generous therapist. I enjoy our sessions together and look forward to the knowledge he gives me to apply to everyday life.

Reviewed September 2022

My experience has been great. Willie's wisdom, experience, and patience are much appreciated.

Reviewed August 2022

Willie is the man!

Reviewed August 2022

Excellent listener! He provides sound counsel and is a wonderful sounding board. I appreciate someone helping me understand how I feel and in developing healthy coping strategies.

Reviewed August 2022

He is great! He is committed to your needs and maintains uncompromising integrity.

Reviewed July 2022

Great guy to talk to very proactive with checking on me and giving me advice!

Reviewed July 2022

Willie is an expert therapist. He uses clinical theory and relatability to counsel his clients. I’ve made great progress since I’ve started working with him!

Reviewed June 2022

Willie is very kind, approachable, and he's just about down to talk about and explode anything with you

Reviewed June 2022

He is an awesome therapist! He helped me to work through some things in my life and get to the root of the problem.

Reviewed May 2022

The tools are the game changer!

Reviewed May 2022

Willie is very knowledgeable. He brings a.different insight into situations. He is also a very patient listener. I appreciate his input.

Reviewed April 2022

Mr. Whited has been tremendous. More than anything else he has given me the tools to pull myself out of a self inflicted rabbit hole of darkness and inaccurate thinking. I’m much more rational in my thought process and expectations. I will continue to be a patient as I grow.

Reviewed March 2022

Mr. Whited is a consummate professional and this refers to his integrity to position, profession and purpose.

Reviewed March 2022

He is prompt. We discuss both improvements and concerns. He checks in to insure my prescriptions are up to date. We talk about triggers and ways to change behaviors

Reviewed March 2022

Mr Willie has truly opened my mind up to thinking more positive and it’s helping me get to know who I am in life . I am very thankful for him

Reviewed March 2022

Willie is smart, insightful, caring and compassionate. These are the elements that make for successful therapy. I strongly and enthusiastically recommend him.

Reviewed February 2022

Willie is awesome. He’s compassionate and extremely knowledgeable.

Reviewed February 2022

Willie has been a the angel I never knew existed. He has helped me to learn more about myself in 3 weeks than in the past 30 years. I am happy for where I am and so excited about continuing to grow as a person.

Reviewed February 2022

Mr. Willie Whited has been very helpful in my new journey with therapy. He has sent over awesome resources that opened my mind and allowed me to feel like I was heard. I am extremely grateful for him and his help!

Reviewed February 2022

Mr Willie ask me questions that I feel comfortable with sharing…his professionalism shows in his approach to our sessions…I only wish that I could have more than the limited amount I’m given…

Reviewed February 2022

Willie is helpful, insightful, and wise. Through weekly conversations, he discovered my points of frustration and aided me with tools and insight on what I may have been feeling. I didn't need a deeper dive; however, I would return to and recommend his expertise to anyone.

Reviewed February 2022

Willie is fantastic. He empowers you to find a solution to your problems with a proper frame of mind. He acts as a guide without giving you the answers. He is a big reason that I am able to live a balanced lifestyle and juggle my responsibilities without being overwhelmed.

Reviewed February 2022

Willie is a good therapist. He combines science based knowledge, common sense, and experience. Great listener and counselor.

Reviewed January 2022

Willie is the man! I am in a way better place now than I was back when I started therapy with BetterHelp in October—and I have him to thank for that! 100/10, recommended ;)!

Reviewed January 2022

Willie is a wonderful listener and can gather discussion points for you after just a few sessions. He asks questions which are helpful to see problems through a different (and often more productive) lens.

Reviewed January 2022

Willie is the man! Has great experience in his life and is an awesome listener.

Reviewed January 2022

Great Therapist!

Reviewed December 2021

Great support!

Reviewed December 2021

Very helpful and calming. Wants to get to know you

Reviewed December 2021

He help me identify weakness concerning interpersonal relationships and provided ways to strengthen coping mechanisms in moving forward, I highly recommend!

Reviewed December 2021

This was our initial meeting. I appreciated that his feedback was both conversational and had direct impact upon my thoughts

Reviewed November 2021

Willie is very easy to talk with and provides great insight to help me process my thoughts.

Reviewed November 2021

The last two years have taken its toll on healthcare workers, especially nurses. My combined professional challenges, history of trauma, personal challenges, and social isolation led me to a dark place. I felt quite scared that I was losing myself and Better Help was at my fingertips. I was connected with Willie Whited who literally saved my life. He empowered me to learn strategies to overcome triggers, manage anxiety and depression, and most importantly, self compassion and love. Willie is an amazing man and therapist who truly listens and empowered me to find my best version of myself while learning strategies to tackle life’s problems, big and small. Willie truly saved my life and helped me reconnect with my purpose. I believe his impact will last a lifetime; I am grateful for his thoughtful listening, kindness, compassion, and even a little humor. I appreciated his honesty and keen observations, it’s refreshing to have such a warm and compassionate therapist.

Reviewed November 2021

Amazing therapist! Unfortunately due to recent knowledge of better health I have to leave rbis app but willie is wonderful

Reviewed November 2021

Mr. Whited is very knowledgeable and compassionate toward my situation. I wished that my work offered more sessions than just 3. He is awesome he listens and ask questions. Which is exactly what I needed, since I was lost in my situation.

Reviewed November 2021

Very supportive and devoted to help and service

Reviewed November 2021

Willie has been an excellent therapist so far that listens to my concerns and addresses them appropriately.

Reviewed November 2021

empathetic and listens, has been a wonderful experience to work with him

Reviewed November 2021

Great guy, you can tell he enjoys what he does and that you’re not just another client. He actually listens and gives you resources you can apply to help get you through tough situations.

Reviewed November 2021

Great success thus far.. only 3 weeks in.. very informative and helps with self awareness.

Reviewed November 2021

Willie is an outstanding counselor. He has an amazing ability to listen and is extremely patient. His advice and recommendations are very insightful and helpful. He also stays in touch regularly and ensures like a coach that he provides various methods for overcoming challenges contributing to stress, anxiety, and depression. I'm forever thankful for Willie's help.

Reviewed November 2021

Willie was able to understand my needs in a couple of sessions and shared lot of useful information that helped me see things from a more optimistic perspective.

Reviewed September 2021

Down to earth kinda guy. Listens well and remembers. Talks with me not to me. Enjoy my councelor

Reviewed September 2021

Willie has been kind, caring and compassionate with me. And he's not afraid to redirect me in a way that offers much needed perspective.

Reviewed September 2021

Great follow through

Reviewed September 2021

I've worked with Willie for a little over a month now, and I have to say that I look forward to every conversation we have together. His experience, expertise, and commitment to the betterment of his clients are noticed and appreciated.

Reviewed August 2021

Mr. Whited is working out well.

Reviewed August 2021

Mr. Whited has been excellent. I am hesitant by nature to trust in counseling. However Mr. Whited has been very helpful in settling me down so I can avoid full on crisis. My trajectory has immediately changed for the better.

Reviewed August 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Willie Whited offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Willie Whited works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Willie Whited speak?

Willie Whited speaks English.

How many years of experience does Willie Whited have?

Willie Whited has 31 years of experience.

Where is Willie Whited licensed to practice?

Willie Whited is licensed to practice in Georgia.

Does Willie Whited accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Willie Whited does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Willie Whited offer?

Willie Whited offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Willie Whited?

Willie Whited can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Willie Whited?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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