- CBT
- EFT elements
- EMDR
About Ida
Ida Whitaker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Montana and California with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults on depression, addiction, relationship strains, parenting concerns, trauma, anxiety, and family-related problems including family of origin issues. Ida also supports people dealing with grief, stress, career questions, and self-esteem struggles.
She trained at Azusa Pacific University and holds an MA in Psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy. Her background includes outpatient treatment, individual and group work, and both in-office and online sessions. Ida has additional training in trauma-focused CBT and aspects of emotionally-focused therapy and substance abuse supports.
In sessions she uses practical, goal-oriented methods. That often means looking at thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors that keep old family patterns repeating. She helps clients notice those patterns and try different choices in relationships and daily life.
Ida uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy when they fit a client's situation. She discusses what each approach will involve and what to expect before applying it.
Her work often centers on repairing communication, managing anger or impulsivity, and addressing addictions or coping with major life changes. People who want to understand how their childhood roles still influence adult choices often find this focus useful.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Ida commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behavioral experiments. CBT is practical and often helps with anxiety, depression, and changing patterns that come from family roles.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements to look at how emotions shape relationship patterns and to improve communication and emotional connection. EMDR is employed for clients who have distressing memories that continue to affect daily functioning; this approach works by processing those memories to reduce their hold.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ida will discuss how these methods might help and collaborate with each person to choose what fits their goals and preferences. That conversation guides whether CBT tasks, EFT-style emotion work, or EMDR would be tried first.
The biography notes Ida has provided online sessions before, but current session formats should be confirmed before booking. When available, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove travel time. Confirm what she offers now so you can pick times and a format that work with daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California, Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She works with adults on family of origin issues, relationship problems, parenting concerns, and communication difficulties that stem from childhood roles and expectations.
What therapeutic approach does she use day to day?
Ida commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotion-focused techniques alongside EMDR and Motivational Interviewing when appropriate. She picks methods to match the client’s problem and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience since completing her MA in Psychology with a focus on marriage and family therapy in 2017.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Montana and California and practices from Montana.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography notes Ida has conducted both in-office and online work in the past. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure of formats offered now.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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