Family Therapy in Iona, ID

Hello and welcome! We strive at Boise Holistic Therapy to create a place where growth, ease and change is felt when you walk in or log in. We are down-to-earth and passionately committed to understanding your story so we can tailor support and help you evolve in the areas you want. Especially during a time when isolation is easily felt, therapy is a gift to give yourself to gain the opportunity to reflect and self-study. We specialize in relationship issues and recovery, EMDR and DBT therapy, trauma and PTSD, generalized anxiety, family of origin and attachment healing, gender & identity, depression, addiction and mood disorders.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with relationship challenges, anxiety, stress, and life adjustments. I also work with clients on relationship enhancement, parenting, dating/preparation for marriage, interpersonal communication, stress management, conflict resolution, personal growth, emotional healing, and relational unity. I assist parents, children, and families with relationship struggles and behavioral/emotional issues. I am licensed and able to provide confidential online video therapy for clients in Idaho, New Hampshire, and Utah.

You’re lying in bed next to your partner, but it feels like there’s an unbridgeable gap between you. Lately, it’s as though you’re just roommates. You tolerate each other and have built a functional life together, but something integral is missing. There’s no passion anymore, and the romance has all but disappeared. When you try to discuss these issues, it always seems to devolve into a screaming match. Neither of you is having your needs met. You’ve both become so locked into your family roles that there appears to be no way out. You’re not ready to give up, but you don’t know how much longer you can go on like this. You need help.

My passion is helping families, adults, and children to gain insight and power over their lives as they learn how their minds work. I have a special interest in helping you to take steps to be compassionate to yourself, accept your worth, and find the motivation and skills to improve. I find that this approach helps adults and children (with parental participation), and even toddlers better manage various challenges, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, intrusive thoughts, chronic pain, ADHD, trauma, and other challenges.

I work with adults and teens ages 12 as they navigate change, communication struggles, and painful experiences. I strive to see everyone through the lens of their strengths. My goal is to help clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss and grief, effects of trauma, or suicidal thoughts, achieve stability and thrive through use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I rely heavily on mindfulness-based practices to increase emotional awareness that is needed before change.

I believe every human being has within them the ability to reach their potential. Sometimes we need help unraveling our strengths while we work through difficult aspects of our lives. Together, I believe we can build resilience, improve our connections to others, give ourselves and others compassion for our suffering and build hope. I feel it is a privilege to be a part of my clients’ pathway of change toward a more fulfilling life.

Reaching out for help when life keeps on going is the first step to healing. I work with adolescents and adults in a telehealth platform to meet you where you are at. I am able to provide therapy to individuals, couples, and groups in Idaho and Utah and have extended hours to meet you exactly where you are at in your journey. My area of expertise is working with clients for the treatment of grief and loss, end-of-life and life transitions, disease prognosis and coping with illness, caregivers for children with disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma, family disruption/conflict, and AFCC informed therapy.

With a client-centered approach, I will collaborate closely with individuals to identify their unique strengths, challenges, and goals. By fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, I empower clients to explore emotions, develop coping strategies, and create sustainable pathways to resilience and growth.

I believe every person is worthy of achieving their maximum potential in relationships, work, and life overall. Life's challenges can often be opportunities for growth. Whether it's a stressful life transition, unresolved emotional trauma, or an overwhelming addiction, I can guide you through this process of change. My goal is to help you appreciate and develop your unique qualities and strengths, empowering you to utilize tools that will improve your life. I specialize in treating pornography and sexual addictions, trauma and shame. I facilitate groups for the LifeSTAR Network, a three-phase program for couples and individuals affected by pornography and sexual addiction.

LouAnn "Annie" Stermer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She received her Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and her Masters of Marital Couple and Family Counseling from Idaho State University. She has extensive experience helping individuals with a wide range of issues including marriage counseling, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, pain management, relationship issues and divorce recovery to name a few. She also works with partners of sex addicts in both individual and group therapy, from a betrayal trauma model to help them find a path of self empowerment and healing.

If you're finding yourself here, perhaps you're navigating through a period of anxiety, facing the echoes of past traumas, or you're in the midst of life changes that feel overwhelmingly complex. You might be someone who values deep, meaningful relationships, yet finds yourself struggling with creating or maintaining these connections, whether with a partner, family members, or within your circle of friends. If these words resonate with you, know that you're not alone in these experiences.

After 17 years out in the field, I’m excited to join Psychology Today in order to share my services. I love helping people and navigating the journey with my clients. Although this process can sometimes be challenging, it can also be the most rewarding gift a person can give themselves. Whether you are seeking support, healing, closure, skills/tools to deal with life, or strength to continue on; having a friend to come alongside you is worth its weight in gold. Gaining self awareness and confidence to be who you really are is key. This is my passion, helping people to discover true freedom.

Life is a journey. It is full of highs and lows and all of the moments in between. Trying to navigate life and all of its complexities independently can be challenging. Finding someone that you can build a therapeutic relationship can make the process much more manageable. You have a person who is able to educate, support, challenge, process with, encourage, motivate, cheerlead and celebrate you as you work through the challenges presented in your life. It is nice to know you are not alone. I want to be that person for you. I consider this an honor.

I have been a marriage and family therapist for over 25 years. I have worked with marriage and family issues as well as mental health issues throughout that time. I have been in private practice for over 15 years and thoroughly enjoy the work that I do and the clients that I work with.

Premera In Network. I know how much strength it requires to make the decision to seek a therapist. It’s important to make time for mental self-care just like you would schedule a workout or physical. Sometimes we all need a little extra help or an outside perspective. My goal is that you will feel welcomed, accepted, and validated by being your true self with me. If you are seeking to heal toxic patterns or to implement positive changes toward new growth, I provide a non-judgmental, safe place for you to explore the changes that are healthiest and doable for you. I am a skilled listener who offers unconditional acceptance and hope.

I do not focus on any one specific population to serve. I believe that everyone needs someone to talk to and process what they are experiencing in their lives. In general I realize that most people I serve are working on rebuilding, repairing, and relearning how to manage connections to others.

If you asked me what I would want you to know about me, I would tell you that first and foremost, I love serving and working with people, especially youth. I care deeply and have a really big heart. I strive to make my office a sanctuary where people can openly share and work on healing with no thought of judgement or criticism. I have an honest heart and I strive to listen, understand, connect, and help you heal. I will do my best to help you find within yourself the ability to challenge yourself and to open the channels for personal growth and learning.

It's my job is to walk beside the client at their pace in order to see their world. Using a cognitive-behavioral approach in therapy means clients not only uncover insights about themselves but they also learn about changes needed to reach their desired goals. My clients leave with numerous tools to utilize throughout their lives. People are inspiring creations to me, I love working with people, regardless of their issues, and believe each of us has the power to shape our own future into whatever we desire. Personalized solutions are critical for the success of each individual, couple and family.

I have a deep and convicted belief in the power of therapy. I have learned it is a privilege and beautiful honor to sit with clients and hear their story. Everyone's story is important and meaningful. I have learned the connection between therapist and client is essential and can be life altering to someone who may be, or may feel, alone. The need for connection is paramount in our human experience and sometimes it is lacking in our lives. I take this into account with every client, and I offer that connection to my clients. I strive to provide an affirmative, inclusive, and respectful environment to those in the LGBTQ+ community.