LMHC, 4 years of experience
Hello, my name is Kerry Whiteley and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed and based in Florida. I received my master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University in 2021 and have 3 years of clinical experience. I have training and experience in somatic & mindfulness-based CBT and am an EMDR certified therapist working with individuals.
In your first session, we will explore what brought you to therapy. Together we will set clear, specific, goals that can help you measure your progress. I often use EMDR, Somatic Therapy, and ego state work in my practice, but may employ a variety of different treatment types to support you.
Having owned and operated a yoga studio prior to my therapy career, I feel my understanding of the mind/body connection helps assist clients exploring their somatic experience as well as learn relaxation strategies that help decrease symptoms of anxiety and trauma. I've studied somatic psychology and believe the combination of somatic work with cognitive and emotional exploration produces the most profound positive and lasting changes.
I work with individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, trauma, phase of life issues, and many other challenges. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, we will work together to heal old wounds, learn new ways of thinking, and practice new skills. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit and the power to overcome even the most difficult circumstances.
3 ratings with written reviews
April 25, 2025
Kerry was very warm and welcoming. I expressed my apprehensive feelings about the session and she was great at making me feel welcome. I loved her solution-focused approach and look forward to more sessions in the future.
April 4, 2025
She makes emotional focus therapy bearable…
March 31, 2025
I felt comfortable talking and sharing my story. She knows the right questions to ask to understand you.
Certified EMDR therapist. I use EMDR with many clients to process negative beliefs stored in the body and through past experiences.
Through a nervous system approach, I help clients notice the sensations connected to feelings and beliefs to deepen awareness and insight around presenting issues. This in conjunction with CBT helps to deepen adapted cognition.