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.
Professional experience
8 yrs in practice
Coping with addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Anger management Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love
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I’ve been working with Ida for nearly four years now, and she’s been there through three relationships and all the growth in between. I’m genuinely thankful for her support throughout my self-growth journey. Today, I’m stepping forward as a healthy partner and a more whole individual. I’m truly grateful for her professionalism and guidance along the way
Written on May 28, 2026 after therapy with Ida for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Helpful
Written on May 05, 2026 after therapy with Ida for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
She is patient and kind. She offers insights into things that I was unable to see at the time. She offers a wide range of perspectives and questions regarding each subject.
Written on Sep 08, 2025 after therapy with Ida for 4 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Ida Whitaker has helped me reframe my past with modalities of healing that are even more helpful to me than with the traditional talk therapy I’ve done in the past.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning anger management
Ida has been extremely helpful in dealing with trauma in my marriage and family. She is very qualified in dealing with all aspects of infidelity, drug abuse, trust issues, and family dynamics. Thank you Ida.
Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Ida for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ida is a pro at communication skills. I struggle communicating with my mom and although I’ve only had two sessions, my communication skills have grown exponentially. She supplemented our session work with helpful worksheets and activities that expedited my progress. I use the skills she’s cultivated in me to better my relationships and to resolve conflicts. Her friendly and down to earth demeanor makes it easy to discuss difficult topics. She is wonderful to work with.
Written on May 24, 2024 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and self esteem
I have felt supported by Ida. She has a very logical approach and doesn’t hesitate to point out areas in which I have a foggy perspective. I would recommend her.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Ida for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life cha
Caring, understanding and offers a different approach to how the other person maybe feeling.
Written on Mar 14, 2024 after therapy with Ida for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, adhd, anger management, and intimacy-related issues
Ida is very insightful and helpful. She is compassionate, professional, and thoughtful. I appreciate her and would recommend her.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Ida for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Ida listens and is able to give me tools to handle my current situation.
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and adhd
I feel very at ease talking to Ida, and I feel safe to be vulnerable rather than cherry picking my answers/anecdotes to sound ‘correct’. I feel that she genuinely wants to help me, she’s so compassionate, and there’s no judgement.
Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
I’ve had lots and lots of therapy thru my childhood and in my lifetime. Ida has been my best and favorite therapist! I related to her right off the bat and that has been so helpful!
Written on Jul 29, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
You are the a great listener and you give helpful/useful advice. I like how you help to address the issues I'm having rather just want to talk about my week. I mean talking about my week is good for me too, but you dig in more than that and I feel that's what I need. Thank you.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
I have chatted with my Ida for the first time and I can honestly say that she has been a great help to me. She is very respectful and always listens to my concerns. She has helped me to understand my issues better and has given me the tools I need to work through them. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a therapist who is caring, compassionate, and professional.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, anger management, and adhd
Ida is great! Very professional, knowledgeable, and understanding. She gives me really good insights and makes me look at things from a different angle sometimes, which helps me get perspective and find solutions. I definitely recommend Ida.
Written on May 31, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ida is a great therapist. She is genuine, she listens, and cares. Ida sends messages to see see how I am doing, and is always available if I need her. I look forward to my next video chat.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
I love meeting with Ida! She’s helped me through some really tough spots and really helped me heal from past trauma. She’s also really good at helping me navigate new tools to handle upcoming stressors.
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 9 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Ida has been a great therapist for me for some time and I really appreciate her time, attention, and care for my day to day life. She expressed her expertise as a therapist very well and professionally through every session, and she has a fountain of knowledge that helps me reevaluate my situations and perspectives of the things in life. I find that using BetterHelp has greatly improved my life and having someone who I can be vulnerable with and sort of be a mentor for me gradually builds my confidence and reassurance that I can and will eventually overcome my personal obstacles. Mental wellbeing has been very important especially as I try to navigate through different phases of my life. With that being said, I am thankful that Ida was able to provide the support I need.
Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Ida for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Since working with Ida, she has provided great insight and solutions regarding the problems I've been facing. She has great resources, is very supportive, and has helped me talk through and get rid of the fog and uncertainty in very realistic ways. I would recommend her to anyone!
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 3 months
Ida has been a consistent, thoughtful and kind therapist who I feel cares about me and pushes me to hard truths.
Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ida listens attentively and without judgement. Her advice is thoughtful and super helpful .
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ida has literally helped me change my life and my mindset.
Not only do I value what she has to teach me and how she has helped me heal and grow, I look forward to our weekly sessions.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ida was thoughtful and engaged. She was exactly what I needed and helped my to look at myself and my communication style with my husband and with my family. She was objective and gave me needed advice for specific situations. I felt honored and encouraged.
Written on Jul 30, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Ida is a very smart and practical and compassionate therapist. She has good ideas and really listens and shows you were your thinking is sabotaging you. She’s wonderful!
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Ida is very helpful and gives great tools to help you through your journey
Written on May 30, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and family conflicts
I was so hesitant to begin any sort of therapy for my anxiety disorder but after meeting with Ida for the first time, I felt like I was just talking to an old friend;) The fear of being vulnerable and letting someone new into my story quickly faded. I felt heard, validated and seen. Something I haven't felt for quite a while. Ida is a wonderful listener and isn't afraid to share her faith journey and trust in God as part of the counseling experience. I am very thankful that BetterHelp matched us as we enter my mental health journey together!
Written on Apr 09, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
excellent
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Ida has been great with helping me build skills and tools to tap into when I’m feeling anxious. I would highly recommend her
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Ida Is hella cool. Really smart lady who helps me look at things from a different perspectives. It’s always a pleasure to talk to her and figure some personal issues out. She’s dope 10/10
Written on Jan 15, 2022 after therapy with Ida for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I wasn't really sure what I was hoping to get from therapy, since I was completely inexperienced with the process. Dr. Whitaker has been able to help me identify what I was struggling with, and has given me the tools to help me better respond to my environment. I feel that I can better handle stress and anxiety, and I am so glad I chose to seek help, and that she has been so wonderful in guiding me.
Written on Dec 05, 2021 after therapy with Ida for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Keep up the great work. Thanks. She’s nice patience. Good listener. Participate on my thoughts worries fears and predicament stress anxiety and concerns that I’ve been having. Am currently at my worse but it helps had the sessions with her.
Written on Dec 04, 2021 after therapy with Ida for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a tremendous help as I have never sought any kind of therapy and has given me many methods and materials to work with as well as other programs to help even more
Written on Nov 24, 2021 after therapy with Ida for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
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