Christine Whittaker, LMFT
Licensed therapist guiding individuals and relationships forward
- Relationship therapy
- Anxiety and stress
- Couples and families
About Christine Whittaker
Christine Whittaker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 11 years of clinical experience who helps people uncover meaning and purpose while creating practical pathways from thought to action. She combines a relational, nonjudgmental stance with creative problem-solving to support clients as they move past unfamiliar feelings and toward greater self-confidence and effective coping. Christine works with individuals, couples, and families to address mental health concerns, relationship distress, intimacy and sexuality, codependency, self-esteem challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and custody issues, and decisions about separation or breakup.
She brings specialized skills as a clinical supervisor for marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors, and she also practices as a life coach, family divorce mediator, child custody evaluator, nationally certified parent instructor, and qualified parent coordinator. That breadth of experience informs her ability to assess how individual symptoms affect relationship networks - including dating, marriage, family systems, school, and social settings - and to tailor interventions accordingly.
Empathy, compassion, and integrity shape her therapeutic approach. Christine emphasizes identifying strengths, clarifying where breakdowns have occurred, and teaching direct, straightforward communication techniques. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies align with her style, she individualizes treatment by selecting the methods that best match each client or family’s goals and needs, aiming to help people feel grounded, validated, and capable of positive change.
She brings specialized skills as a clinical supervisor for marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors, and she also practices as a life coach, family divorce mediator, child custody evaluator, nationally certified parent instructor, and qualified parent coordinator. That breadth of experience informs her ability to assess how individual symptoms affect relationship networks - including dating, marriage, family systems, school, and social settings - and to tailor interventions accordingly.
Empathy, compassion, and integrity shape her therapeutic approach. Christine emphasizes identifying strengths, clarifying where breakdowns have occurred, and teaching direct, straightforward communication techniques. While Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies align with her style, she individualizes treatment by selecting the methods that best match each client or family’s goals and needs, aiming to help people feel grounded, validated, and capable of positive change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine Whittaker have?
Christine Whittaker has 11 years of clinical experience.
Is Christine Whittaker a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Her licenses are Florida LMFT MT3108 and North Carolina LMFT 2354.
In which languages does Christine Whittaker provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine Whittaker located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Christine Whittaker as my therapist?
You can work with Christine Whittaker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine Whittaker work with international clients?
Yes. Christine Whittaker works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine Whittaker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care
Christine often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is practical for anxiety, stress, depression, and coping with daily challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult emotions arise - it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and life transitions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports couples and families by exploring emotional bonds and patterns to strengthen connection and communication in relationships.
Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine takes a collaborative stance, working with each person or couple to choose methods that align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with licensed professionals offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit varied schedules, mobility needs, and time zones. These options make it easier to access consistent support, maintain momentum between sessions, and connect from wherever the client is located.
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