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Ida Whitaker, LMFT

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationMontana
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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About Ida

Ida Whitaker brings an integrative, evidence-informed approach to therapy rooted in training as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT).

Background and approach

She combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address a broad range of concerns, including depression, addiction, anxiety, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, grief, and stress. Ida emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies so clients can develop skills that fit their everyday lives.

Educated with an MA in Psychology - Marriage and Family Therapy, Ida holds active LMFT licenses in Montana and California. Over eight years she has worked in outpatient settings providing individual and group therapy, both in person and online, and has experience with substance use, homelessness, parenting challenges, and trauma from childhood.

Her background includes specialized training in trauma-focused CBT, substance abuse interventions, and emotionally focused therapy techniques. Clients can expect a nonjudgmental, team-oriented stance focused on healing and growth.

Ida frames therapy as a partnership, helping people explore patterns, improve communication, and set achievable goals while honoring their strengths and resilience.

Integrating Evidence-Based Methods into Online Care

Ida often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related challenges. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people explore emotional experiences and improve connection and communication in relationships, which can be useful for intimacy concerns and relationship repair.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to assess presenting concerns, personal goals, and treatment preferences, then recommends methods or combines techniques that align with what the client hopes to achieve. That collaborative stance helps tailor treatment whether the focus is trauma processing, coping skills, or improving communication.

Online therapy with Ida is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows work to continue from different locations. These formats support ongoing skill-building, check-ins between sessions, and practice of strategies in daily life, offering accessible ways to engage with licensed professionals and maintain therapeutic momentum.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist commonly address?
The practice supports a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy struggles, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting and career-related stressors.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
Ida uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor interventions to each client's needs and goals.
What is Ida's professional background and experience?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in outpatient settings, delivering individual and group therapy and focusing on issues like substance use, homelessness, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
What credentials and licensure does the therapist hold and where are they located?
The therapist is an LMFT licensed in Montana and California with credentials listed as MT LMFT BBH-LMFT-LIC-48999 and CA LMFT 122784, and practices from Montana.
Can clients work with this therapist in languages other than English or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English, and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for remote care?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to their preferences and scheduling needs.
How is cost handled for sessions with this therapist?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

California, Montana

Languages

English

What Ida can help with

Ida Whitaker works with clients on addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and ADHD.

Ida works with clients who have a wide range of concerns including Depression, Drug & Alcohol Addition, Chronic Homelessness, and Veteran and Military related issues.

How Ida approaches therapy

Ida's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ida is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Montana, with 8 years of clinical experience.

Ida is a 2017 graduate from Azusa Pacific University with an MA in Psychology- Marriage and Family Therapy.