Top Idaho teenagers therapists who accept St. Luke's Health Plan

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a wife, mother, and Air Force Veteran with a passion for working with trauma survivors. I served in the Air Force for 11 years and endured multiple deployments to various locations. As a Veteran, I understand the struggle of coming home from deployment and readjusting to "normal" life despite the experiences in a deployed location. It can be hard to find someone who understands the unique culture of military life. After my separation in 2011, I experienced the other side as a military spouse and found a true passion in helping my fellow veterans and their families navigate their journey through life. As someone who understands the struggles of dealing with anxiety and trauma experiences, I work hard for my clients to help them find peace and content in their lives and futures. I provide a safe, empathic, and understanding environment where we can explore your world, your struggles, and how to bring the darkness into light.

I have been an independent clinician since 2013 and in private practice since 2017. I strive to provide clients with a safe, calm, open therapeutic environment. I believe we are all individuals and there is no one size fits all approach. Therefore, I tailor therapeutic treatments to the need and the goals of my clients. I am painfully aware that some of life’s transitions can be difficult to cope with: be it a loss of a loved one, a new illness, a chronic illness, a disability, depression or just everyday life. Whatever the case may be, we all need help and somebody to talk to during our life’s journey. Some of the conditions I treat include chronic illnesses, disabilities, mental illness, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss. I specialize in working with families who may have a member that is disabled as well as family situations. I am here to help you improve your journey through life. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife and our three children.

Life can be challenging. A lot of events and experiences happen unexpectedly, and it can be difficult to find a sense of control and tools to support yourself. Even when life feels confusing, the weight of pressure or expectations feels heavy, or you aren’t sure what next steps to try and navigate, I know that you have strength and resilience. Simply reaching out and starting the process is empowerment in action. Together, we can discover and refine the strengths and resources you have to better serve you and enhance your confidence in managing life stressors. I can’t change past or present stressors and hardships, but I am here to walk alongside you. I aim to provide a safe and secure place to process emotions, events, or relationships causing distress. Together we can explore strategies that foster acceptance, develop coping skills, and uncover solutions aligned with your goals and values. I operate from a client-centered approach that focuses on the person and the systems they interact with. I integrate techniques from CBT, Grief Therapy, ACT as well as emotion-focused and somatic awareness. I’ve guided clients with Grief/Loss, Bereavement, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Workplace Difficulties, Chronic Disease and other presenting issues. It takes courage to reach out for support, and I commend you for taking this step! Together, let’s embark on a journey of growth, healing, and hope.

I am from Denver, Colorado and grew up in the Boise, Idaho area. I am a mom, wife, and lifelong learner. I like spending my free time crocheting, being active (paddle boarding, yoga, and walking are some of my favorites), reading, spending time with friends and family, and being in the mountains. Some of my favorite things are my fur babies, the ocean, and tacos. My Approach I believe people can grow and change when given the time and space to speak their truth and develop their personal insight. In my therapeutic approach I integrate various treatment modalities to fit each client’s individual needs and counseling goals within a calm and non-judgmental space. My goal as a therapist is to gain an understanding of your life, identify possible blind spots, hold space for you to process emotions and increase personal insight, and encourage life changes that promote a better quality of life.

I am a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults struggling with difficult life circumstances and mental health concerns. I am passionate about working with you on your mental health and personal goals and assisting you to find healing and joy. Counseling is a collaborative process, and your goals are important to me in our work together. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns including: Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, Couples Counseling, Self Esteem, and Personal Growth. In our work together you can expect to feel heard, respected, supported and equipped with practical skills to use in your everyday life. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches depending on the concern, such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Solution Focused Therapy, and Christian Counseling if requested.

I think it’s helpful for my clients to know why I do this work. I come from a family with a lot of intergenerational trauma: war refugees, parental abandonment, sexual trauma, addiction, and suicide. My first step on the path to becoming a therapist was learning how to deal with my own anxiety and depression. Working in mental health treatment has led me to an understanding my own inner workings and it continually reminds me of where I can get myself into trouble. What keeps me in this field is a desire to share what I know and help others. My training is rooted in my experiences in wilderness and adventure therapy work. Living in small groups taught me about what it really means to be human. This perspective is beneficial to my clients’ relationships, it informs the self-care habits I teach, and it helps me in explaining why creating meaning guards us from mental health issues. I believe that clients’ unique cultural context and socio-economic experience should inform therapy.

My approach is gentle and compassionate, as well as direct. My intention is to create a safe space for you to explore the areas of life and challenges that matter most to you. I believe we all have solutions and resilience to meet life's challenges, and as a therapist I am here to support you with uncovering your own strengths, resources, and clarity. Some areas of specialty include anxiety, stress, grief, relationship challenges, chronic health recovery, financial therapy, and making changes in daily habits to support overall wellness. I graduated from Naropa University with a Masters in Dance/Movement Therapy and Somatic Counseling. As a somatic therapist, I support relating to the body as a resource and incredibly useful tool to connect with the body, mind, and nervous system. I offer mindfulness tools that can help with basics such as sleep and stress relief, as well as getting more in touch with what you need at a deeper level moving forward.

For more than a decade, I have served as a mental health professional, working with individuals of all ages. I have a passion to serve individuals battling mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in providing support and education for women with polycystic ovary syndrome—who are often misdiagnosed, overlooked, and misunderstood. As your therapist, I will meet you where you are and assist you in learning emotional tools to increase self-care and positive self-talk, and decrease stress, anxiety, low motivation, sadness, and hopelessness. We will partner together to improve your mood and overall sense of wellness. Using evidence-based therapies, I will empower you to disrupt negative thoughts and behaviors, as well as identify your strengths and abilities to achieve your goals. As my client, you will be seen and understood because you and your feelings are valid. So, let’s get started in this meaningful work of building a life you deserve.

I help individuals process anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, eating and learning disorders by educating through Functional Nutrition Counseling, self harming behaviors, anger management, OCD, and ADD/ADHD. I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families to create healthy, functional relationships and lives though a variety of therapies. I am trained in EMDR to process trauma with children, adolescents and adults I focus on treating the whole person, strengthening the family system, meeting individual needs and discovering hope for the future. I provide counseling services through TeleMental Health/Internet counseling. When it is hard to leave your home either due to illness, weather or mental health issues. I take a holistic approach to my therapy in that the body and mind work together. This is accomplished by proper nutrition, sleep, exercise and cognitive therapy.

I have experience working with a wide range of concerns that present challenges to those seeking to be their optimal self. Together, we will address your identified obstacles and discover the behaviors, emotions, attitudes, relationships, and social conditions that hinder your success. Clients are provided a nonjudgmental space to explore their concerns. What we think, feel and do are connected. Begin your wellness journey. Find your path. Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR therapy, Narrative therapy, Liberation Health model, & Nguzo Saba.