Attachment-based Therapists in West Valley, Boise, ID

Dedicated to fostering healing & self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is a blend of trauma-sensitive, attachment-based, & psychodynamic perspectives. I specialize in working with individuals & couples with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, & life transitions. Creating a supportive space for self-awareness, my goal is to guide you toward a clearer sense of self, more authentic relationships, & positive change. My journey in the mental health field stems from a profound curiosity about the human mind and a genuine desire to assist individuals in overcoming life's challenges.

Dr. Fortunati specializes in working with children from age 3 to young adulthood who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, attachment disorders, complicated grief, ambiguous loss through parental (or a loved ones) incarceration, divorce, deployment, and/or parental (or a loved ones) addiction, and self-harm/suicidality. She has extensive experience working with traditional and nontraditional caregivers through parenting and co-parenting as well as working with and advocating for children in Special Education within a public school setting.

Could your trauma experiences be leaving you with feeling the pressure to be perfect all the time, making sure everyone around you is happy and "good", and you’re physically exhausted from it? Unhealed trauma can result in you second guessing yourself and your decisions, struggling to identify your emotions, finding it hard to rely on others, and feeling like you’re just not good enough. Does this resonate with you? I work with driven, people-pleasing women trauma survivors eager for lasting change who are struggling with the lingering effects of trauma, subsequent relationship anxiety, and painful overwhelm in their body.

Hello! My name is Stacey Titus and I am the Licensed Clinical Social Worker behind Clearwater Counseling Services. After 14 years working in the mental health field, I bring to my practice a wide range of experience with many diagnoses. I take a directive approach; if you want someone who is laid back but, will push you forward, I am the therapist for you. I truly believe everyone deserves to find their happiness while we are hanging out on this floating rock. I would love to help you on your journey to finding yours.

Your symptoms of anxiety, depression, and anger are your body's way of telling you something's not right! As a child, you may have experienced some sort of failure in your relationships or environment. As a child you compensate for these traumas by creating strategies for survival. Maybe you are a perfectionist, or maybe you find that you give more than you receive, or perhaps you just feel disconnected from yourself and everyone around you? The pain you are experiencing is real, and coping with it just isn't working anymore.

Currently have daytime 9am-3pm openings. Life is full of expected and unexpected challenges that present a roller coaster of emotions. On the one hand there is a desire to openly share all of these thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and on the other hand a desire for privacy. Emotions can boil under the surface or they can be obvious at the top; and, we owe it to ourselves to set aside time to share and talk about these emotions to decrease the amount of energy they consume. Life is a treasure and with support, encouragement, empathy and compassion you can have the power to feel this sentiment every day!

Are you feeling stuck? Or sad, lost, lonely, something else? All of these? Wanting to feel whole, well, connected? Not sure what you're needing? We are guaranteed challenges as humans. This certainly is a uniquely challenging time in history. Whatever your current or past struggles, we can work together, building a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation & safe place for you to strengthen your ability to listen to yourself with kindness, compassion, curiosity. From there, we can better determine what you are needing to heal, be well, flourish, thrive & feel a deep confidence in your ability to face life's challenges well.

"Danielle understands that showing up is half the battle." --- Anonymous

I believe that everything we do in life comes from experiences that’ve shaped us.Depending on the intensity of the event & how our body perceives it, it’ll be logged into our nervous system as a safe or an unsafe experience.Our bodies at the basic level want to feel safe and will create behaviors (healthy/unhealthy) to protect us.For most, when we feel bad later about our behaviors, this means our body perceived the event as a threat.We’ll explore with a curious mindset why this is happening and boundaries that can be put in place.We will evaluate /decipher what coping skills/behaviors are harmful and re-program them in your body.

My approach to counseling is driven by respect, openness, and collaboration. I believe that we are neither all good nor all bad but rather a mixture of both. I work to build a relationship that cultivates insight and growth, together finding the parts of you that challenge, confuse, or frustrate you. I enjoy counseling adolescents (16+) and adults. I am only doing sessions via a secure 2 way HIPAA compliant video connection. For the fastest response please send me an email with your inquiry.

Are there times when you feel disconnected, alone, unimportant, and rejected - even in your closest relationships? You seek closeness but it ends in conflict? It seems the harder you try, the more disconnected you feel. Walls go up - you feel hurt and alone. You lose hope for a closer, more secure relationship. Tyler is committed to helping you end this negative cycle. By getting below the surface of behavior, he helps couples bring awareness to the deep, underlying emotional needs within themselves. A new bond is formed, where each partner is able to feel safe, supported, desired, and loved.

I love the counseling that I do. For the last fifteen years I have been a witness to the courage, tenacity, and resiliency of my clients as they strive to improve their personal lives and relationships in their families. I am convinced that much of our life is determined by the lens that we choose to look through. I also believe counselors are most successful when they also have a healthy lifestyle and live the principles that they teach to their clients. I believe that when you meet me that you will find me to be grounded, healthy, and authentic.

I help married couples in distress re-discover their passion for one another, bring peace to their home and reach a new level of relating and enjoying life together. Martin Luther King Jr is attributed as saying "Faith is taking the first step when you can't see the whole staircase." Sometimes taking that first step, like calling or emailing a therapist you've never met, is a bit daunting. But what might happen if you give it a try?

Life changes like the tides. Learn to ride the waves. You're already surviving. I'd like to help you thrive. Whether you need to strengthen your relationship with your spouse, significant other, parents or children, or maybe you're needing help with troublesome symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, or compulsions. I'm here to help you to learn to strengthen your relationships and/or manage the chaos so that you can access the harmony, balance and empowerment inside you.

We all encounter situations that challenge our abilities and throw us off balance. This is what it means to be human. I believe we all possess the ability to work through these situations and move forward in healthier, happier, and stronger ways. Sometimes it just requires a trained professional to offer a new perspective. My job is to work with you to discover your path forward by offering support, new ways of thinking, and education while tapping into strengths and resources you already possess. Please give me a call and we can get started to get you back on track in your life.

Accepting New Clients! FREE therapy with an intern (starts FA23), call for details. Life is full of challenges, and sometimes these can lead to stress and feelings of hopelessness that affect our daily lives and our relationships. We are here to provide a safe, caring, and compassionate environment that encourages you to find your strengths and create motivation to facilitate change that leads to fulfillment in your life and in the relationships you have. We emphasize self-development, growth, and accountability for one's own emotions and behaviors as well as ways to improve the communication you have with others in your life.

My experience is that people learn, grow, and change in the context of accepting and caring relationship. The client-counselor relationship provides that opportunity. Since 2012 I have enjoyed working with individuals, parents, and groups in the Treasure Valley and beyond! I try to bring a fresh perspective and a non-judgemental attitude to each session. My clients can expect empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuiness from me. They can also expect the knowledge and wisdom of a seasoned therapist.

Now accepting new clients: Although taking the first step towards therapy may seem daunting, it can also be the start of profound personal growth and positive change in one’s life. As your therapist, I am here to support you on your journey towards emotional well-being. I further believe therapy should be a collaborative process, where you are an active participant in your own healing journey. I provide a non-judgmental and empathetic space where you can freely express yourself, gain insights, and develop effective coping strategies.

It can feel overwhelming and hopeless when you feel misheard, misunderstood, and as though you're having the same repetitive arguments or running into the same struggles. You are looking to develop healthier relationship patterns, deepen understanding of yourself, build stronger connections with current and future loved ones, and move through past hurts. You want to build a stronger sense of trust within yourself and feel confident that you're acting in alignment with who you truly are. Your needs are important, and you want to start listening to YOU again - or maybe for the first time!