Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Ida Whitaker earned her MA in Psychology with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University in 2017 and has worked in the field for eight years. She is licensed to practice as a marriage and family therapist in both California and Montana, and has provided individual and group therapy in office and online settings, with a primary focus on outpatient treatment.
Her clinical work has addressed a broad range of concerns, including addictions and substance use, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, ADHD, stress and anxiety, LGBTQ-related concerns, family conflicts, grief, intimacy difficulties, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, career-related difficulties, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She has experience working with clients facing depression, drug and alcohol addiction, chronic homelessness, veteran and military-related issues, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and childhood-related trauma.
Ida’s training includes Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through Behavioral Health Services in San Diego, substance abuse training with Palomar Family Counseling Service, Inc., and Emotionally Focused Therapy training through Alliant International University in San Diego. She is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and the Montana Board of Behavioral Health.
She approaches each client without judgment and values being part of the healing process. Ida recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and aims to collaborate with clients as a supportive partner in their work toward change.
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