Meet Elizabeth Whittington, LMFT-Associate

Relational. Rooted. Real.

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Hi, I’m Elizabeth (she/her/hers)—the founder of Get Whitt Therapy and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in the state of Texas and I am currently working on my associate license for Washington.

I believe therapy should be a space where you don’t have to translate your experience to be understood. A space where you can show up with your full self—your grief, your joy, your questions, your culture, your queerness—and be met with care, curiosity, and compassion.

As a Black, Queer woman, a mother, a professor, a scholar, a doctoral student, and a storyteller, I carry a deep understanding of how systems shape our lives—especially for those living at the intersections of multiple identities. My work is grounded in narrative and collaborative therapy and guided by a systemic lens. That means we won’t just focus on individual “issues”—we’ll look at how relationships, culture, family, trauma, and larger social systems all interact with your story.

I specialize in working with queer and BIPOC individuals, couples, and families, especially those navigating identity development, relationship challenges, intergenerational wounds, spiritual/religious trauma, and communication breakdowns. My therapy style is warm, direct, affirming, and rooted in mutual respect. I believe healing happens in relationship, and I’m committed to walking alongside you—not ahead of you.

Areas of Expertise

  • LGBTQ+

  • Co-Parenting

  • Divorce

  • Blended Families

  • Adoption

  • Coping Skills

  • Parenting

  • Depression

  • Family Conflict

  • Grief

  • Infidelity

  • Marital and Premarital Counseling

  • Relationship Issues

  • Narcissistic Abuse

  • School issues

  • Spirituality

  • Religious Trauma

  • Stress

  • Women’s Issues

  • Same-Sex Fertility Journey

Education & Credentials:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFT-Associate)

    Texas License #206020
    Supervised by Rae McWilliams, M.S., LMFT-S, LCDC-I, ASOTP
    Texas License #204181

  • Doctoral student in Marriage and Family Therapy at Texas Woman’s University.

  • Ph.D. in Intercultural Communication (specializing in the intersection of cultural and relationships)

  • Certified Prepare & Enrich Facilitator

  • Additional training in: Brainspotting, Narcissistic Abuse, and culturally responsive relational work

Practiced Therapy

  • Collaborative

  • Narrative

  • Culturally Sensitive

  • Family/Marital

  • Family Systems

  • Feminist

  • Mindfulness-Based

  • Person-Centered

  • Interpersonal

  • Compassion Focused

  • Multicultural

  • Relational

  • Prepare and Enrich Pre-marital Counseling

Outside the therapy room...

I’m also a university professor, researcher, and community advocate. My academic work focuses on how BIPOC people navigate communication and connection within relationships, and I’m especially passionate about decolonizing therapy spaces to better reflect the realities of those most often pushed to the margins.

When I’m not seeing clients, you can find me spending time with my twins, volunteering at their school, reading a good book, at a great happy hour with my best friend, or traveling. Being a single mom of boy/girl twins is one of the hardest and most beautiful experiences I have gone and continue to go through. I believe in laughter, in rest, and in the sacredness of storytelling.

A few more thoughts…

  • Get Whitt Therapy is a play on my last name, Whittington. I wasn’t born with this last name, but after the father who raised me passed away, I chose to carry it as a reminder of his love while processing my grief. Now, it's part of the name of my practice—something that keeps me grounded in gratitude for him and the care he gave me.

  • I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and so was my young daughter, and I have such compassion for neurodivergent individuals navigating spaces that don’t always appreciate their differences.

  • Balance is such an important part of life, and I tend to spend at least 45 minutes to an hour working out at my favorite gym with people who have become more like family. I appreciate being outdoors and some of my best memories are hiking and primitive camping in the Pacific Northwest.

Let’s Connect

I’d love to meet you and hear what brings you to therapy. Whether you’re navigating something big, something quiet, or something that doesn’t even have a name yet—you’re welcome here. Book a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Memberships and Professional Organizations

Logo of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) with a stylized blue and multicolored arc above the acronym and full name.
AAMFT Networks logo with text "Margins to Center: Cultural Connections among C/MFTs" inside a circle with purple and orange accents.
Logo of AAMFT Networks Queer & Trans Advocacy Network with a mission statement promoting professional competency, peer support, and advocacy for sexual and gender minority health and well-being.
TAMFT logo with Texas shape and text "Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy."
Logo of HAMFT, Houston Association for Marriage & Family Therapy with a city skyline backdrop.

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