Ida Whitaker, LMFT

Ida Whitaker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who earned her MA in Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2017 and has worked in the field for eight years. She holds licensure as an LMFT in both California and Montana and has focused much of her clinical work in outpatient treatment settings where she provides both individual and group therapy in office and online.

Her practice has addressed a wide range of concerns, including depression, drug and alcohol addiction, chronic homelessness, veteran and military related issues, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, and childhood trauma. Ida blends training and experience to support clients navigating these challenges, drawing on evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms, improve relationships, and move toward recovery.

Her training background includes licensure through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Montana Board of Behavioral Health, specialized instruction in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through Behavioral Health Services in San Diego, substance abuse training with Palomar Family Counseling Service, and coursework in Emotionally Focused Therapy through Alliant International University San Diego. As an LMFT, she approaches work with an emphasis on relational patterns and family systems alongside individual treatment goals.

She regards it as an honor to be part of each client’s healing process and works without judgment. Ida recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and looks forward to collaborating with clients as a supportive therapeutic partner.