Family Therapy in Payette County, ID

My name is Leisa Watkins, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with specialties and credentialled in Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing therapy and Marital/Couples counseling. I am a trauma informed therapist who believes that trauma does not define a person, it determines our behavioral responses and therefore, it can be healed, and our responses can be altered to become healthier, productive, and lead to success in relationships and in life.

Does life feel overwhelming? Are you experiencing emotional distress or behaving in ways that negatively impact you or your relationships? As a counselor at Lee Pesky Learning Center, I work with clients who face barriers to reaching their full potential in life. These obstacles may include emotional, social, learning, and/or executive function needs; symptoms of ADHD, trauma, depression, and/or anxiety. My goal is to help you explore what matters to you, including your unique strengths, internal resources, and values. I will help you envision what your life could look and feel like.

Joshua Dalmas is a compassionate therapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, and negative thinking. He is dedicated to offering comprehensive mental health support through a trauma-informed approach, recognizing each individual's unique experiences. Joshua believes in collaborative therapy, working closely with clients to create personalized treatment plans for healing and growth. Joshua works with diverse populations, such as: adults, couples, adolescents, and families. His expertise spans areas such as high school and college athletes, persons struggling with ADHD, adults needing family systems support, and those facing complex

Accepting couples and individuals for in person and online. Darlene aims to help you develop internal resources that profoundly affect your life. "I want my clients to know that they can impact their experience." She uses non-traditional modalities to treat anxiety and trauma.

Currently accepting new clients and EMDR trained. People I help want to feel better quickly and my goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible so that they can move on into your better life. People have reported our work together has been invaluable in providing relief to past trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, family struggles, problems with marriage and relationships, sexual issues, loss and grief, issues related to age and life transitions, LGBTQIA+, social justice and race issues, military veterans and first-responder issues, and historical and multigenerational trauma issues.

I love to work with individuals to navigate a variety of issues including but not limited to, life-stage transitions, self-esteem, self-exploration, communication skills, and boundary setting. I enjoy to work with kids (ages 7+) and their families to navigate anxiety, depression, self-harm, school issues, behavioral issues, family conflict, etc. I also find it rewarding to work with couples in navigating relationship issues, building connection, communication issues, boundary setting, and overall improving relationships.

Hello! My name is Patrick and I work with clients online throughout the state of Idaho. I specialize in providing Counseling through a Catholic/Christian lens. Regardless of your faith, I will work with your own values/sources of meaning to empower the therapeutic process. I provide Marriage & Premarital Counseling, Family Counseling, and Individual Counseling for anyone struggling with family and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and panic, complex trauma, coping with stress, pornography, and men's issues.

I am a counselor with many years of overseas and cross-cultural experience, which has highlighted for me the strengths and challenges common to all people, no matter where we are from or now call home. Rocky transitions of all kinds, struggles with identity and unwanted behaviors, relationship and parenting issues, many types of loss and grief-are all areas I have experience in. I work with those who are interested in resolving past painful experiences, addressing present difficulties, and building towards a healthier future for themselves and those important to them.

Understanding one of the most difficult actions in our society is to reach out for help, I believe in assisting all people to find peace and happiness within themselves and their relationships. I have had 20 years of experience helping individuals, couples and families with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, family relationships, ADD, gender issues, self-improvement and more. I am very focused on helping people find their power within and believe in using their strengths to overcome their challenges in life.

As a marriage and family therapist specializing in working with couples and trauma, I am passionate about helping individuals heal and thrive within their most intimate relationships. Working with couples and trauma requires sensitivity, patience, and a deep respect for the unique experiences of each individual. Guided by empathy and a deep understanding of the complexities of trauma, I am dedicated to guiding couples through their healing journey and empowering them to rebuild their lives together. My goal is to facilitate transformative change within couples' lives by fostering healthier relationships and fulfilling futures.

Clients come to therapy in states of deep pain, suffering and confusion. Initially, much of our work together focuses on sitting in that pain, validating the hurts and learning about your unique resilience. Pain and suffering can be great portals to self-awareness. Then from a position of greater self-confidence and self-worth, you can not only ease your suffering but start creating a life that feels full and valid to you.

It can be difficult to take steps towards inner reflection. With patience and persistence, you will cultivate greater confidence, self-esteem and emotional balance. I work with the resilience within you and believe you have the skills and inner reserves to assist you in overcoming obstacles in your life. My perspective on therapy is built on a foundation of collaboration, interaction, trust and observation. The passion in my life is being invited and accompanying my clients in this journey. My style is an eclectic approach which can include treatment using mindfulness, action based, narrative, and interpersonal therapy among others.