Harold Whittle

Compassionate guidance for emotional and relational growth

LMFT Delaware

Experience: 26 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Harold

Harold Whittle is a licensed marriage and family therapist who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy-related struggles, self-esteem concerns, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With 26 years of experience, he helps clients address a wide range of issues including abandonment, codependency, communication problems, control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, family of origin matters, fatherhood concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, infidelity, jealousy, men’s issues, and cultivating self-love.

He blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance that encourages open exploration of thoughts and feelings. Harold often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and emotionally focused and solution-oriented strategies to help people develop new perspectives, skills, and coping strategies.

His work emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s goals and pace. Based in Delaware and licensed as an LMFT (DE LMFT FT-0010116), Harold accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats.

He frames beginning therapy as a courageous first step and guides clients through matching and scheduling so they can start addressing the challenges that brought them to therapy.

Online approaches that emphasize practical change and connection

Harold often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which encourages acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committed actions. He also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients’ experiences guide the work.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Harold works with each person to explore which methods align best with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds and new challenges arise.

Online therapy with Harold is offered through flexible formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and better relationship skills.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Harold commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and anger, as well as career and depression concerns and ADHD.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He combines a client-centered, collaborative stance with practical, evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a common element alongside ACT, emotionally-focused and solution-oriented techniques.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Harold brings 26 years of experience as a helping professional working with emotional, relational, vocational and spiritual challenges.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He is licensed as an LMFT in Delaware with the license number DE LMFT FT-0010116 and accepts clients from that region and beyond.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients, which can make scheduling possible across different regions.

What session formats does he offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuse GriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepression ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Delaware

Languages

English