Ida Whitaker , LMFT

Ida Whitaker is a licensed marriage and family therapist who brings an integrative, trauma-informed approach to outpatient and online treatment. She earned her MA in Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2017 and has practiced in the field for eight years, providing both individual and group therapy in office and virtual settings.

Licensed as an LMFT in California and Montana, she combines formal training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, substance abuse treatment, and emotionally focused interventions to support people facing a wide range of concerns. Her clinical work has included treatment for depression, drug and alcohol addiction, chronic homelessness, veteran and military-related issues, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, and childhood trauma.

Ida often works in outpatient settings where practical strategies and attachment-focused exploration are balanced to address symptoms and relational patterns. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s priorities. Additional training and certification work inform her methods for addressing addiction, trauma, and family-of-origin dynamics.

She approaches clinical work without judgment and emphasizes collaboration, recognizing the courage it takes to seek help. Ida welcomes clients who are ready to engage in a team-oriented process aimed at clearer communication, healthier relationships, and improved daily functioning.