Christine Whittaker , LMFT

Christine Whittaker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings 11 years of experience to her work in Florida. She focuses on helping people find clearer direction when life feels overwhelming. Christine aims to make sessions practical and down-to-earth so clients can try small changes that add up.

She uses straightforward conversation to help people move past anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or relationship strain. Sessions often focus on identifying what gets in the way of daily functioning and testing new ways of reacting. Christine helps with issues related to identity and LGBT concerns, intimacy and sexuality, and challenges that come with parenting or career transitions.

Her background includes clinical work with individuals and couples across a range of relational and personal concerns. Christine pays attention to how past attachment, abandonment, or trauma can shape present-day patterns. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family dynamics, and communication problems.

In the therapy room she favors an empathetic, nonjudgmental tone and practical tools clients can use between sessions. Christine draws from approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to shape a personalized plan. She works with clients to pick the techniques that fit their goals.

Sessions tend to balance emotional work with concrete skill-building. Christine aims to help people feel more confident, grounded, and able to make decisions that match their values. Her style is warm, direct, and focused on clear steps forward.

How Christine’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Christine often blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when feelings are difficult, which can help with anxiety, grief, and life transitions. CBT targets thought and behavior links and teaches practical skills for managing stress, low mood, and relationship-related worries.

She treats the choice of approach as a team decision. Together the client and therapist look at goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process guides which tools and exercises are used in sessions and between appointments.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and demonstration of skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for ongoing encouragement, quick problem-solving, or when a shorter, written format fits someone’s day. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel while using the chosen therapeutic techniques.