Dr. Richelle Whittaker

Dr. Richelle Whittaker is an Educational Psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor. She has over 15 years’ experience providing counseling and assessment services in private practice, as well as developing and delivering training and workshops for agencies, schools, and transitional living facilities throughout the Greater Houston area. In her private practice, as a Certified Perinatal mental health therapist, Dr. Whittaker specializes in treating women of color suffering with postpartum depression, reproductive challenges, infertility, and infant loss. Her goal is to educate, equip, and empower moms to advocate for themselves and their children. She is the owner of Providential Counseling and Consulting Services, and author of Burps, Bibs, and Breakdowns: A 90-day Journal for Moms.

Dr. Whittaker earned a doctoral degree from Texas Tech University and a master’s degree from Sam Houston State University.