Ida Whitaker

Ida Whitaker

Marriage And Family Therapist (760) 741-2660

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About Me

I am a 2017 graduate from Azusa Pacific University; with my MA in Psychology- Marriage and Family Therapy and have been working in my field for the last 8 years. I am licensed as a LMFT in both California and Montana. I have conducted individual and group therapy in office and online, with my main focus on outpatient treatment settings with clients who have a wide range of concerns including: Depression, Drug & Alcohol Addition, Chronic Homelessness, Veteran and Military related issues, Relationship problems, Parenting concerns, and Childhood related trauma.

Education Credentials Include:
Licensed by the State of California, Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
Licensed by the State of Montana, Board of Behavioral Health (BBH)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy- Behavioral Heath Services (BHS) San Diego
Substance Abuse Training- Palomar Family Counseling Service, INC.
Emotional Focused Therapy: Triage, Alliant International University San Diego

I feel honored to be part of your healing process without judgement. I am here for you and thank you for entrusting me with sensitive situations to help work through your most personal issues.

You’re Courageous and I look forward to working with you as a team.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Populations

LGBTQ+

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Career difficulties
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism
  • Blended Families
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fertility issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gambling
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Transitions
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Veterans & Military
  • Workplace Issues

Treatment Options

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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