Therapists in Idaho
Rebecca Ann Ahern
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
I specialize in Internal Family Systems therapy.
For some seeing a counselor might seem intimidating, but in reality, it's an opportunity to be able to be your true self, in a safe space, with no judgment. I use the counseling technique that best suits each client. Many struggle, for example, with anxiety, depression, grief, stress or past trauma. It is possible to feel better.
I specialize in Internal Family Systems therapy.
For some seeing a counselor might seem intimidating, but in reality, it's an opportunity to be able to be your true self, in a safe space, with no judgment. I use the counseling technique that best suits each client. Many struggle, for example, with anxiety, depression, grief, stress or past trauma. It is possible to feel better.
Should you be an individual, parent or family in need, please don't hesitate to call.
As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Utilizing an eclectic approach, I work collaboratively to address the issues that have led my clients to seek help.
I enjoy working with complex trauma, abuse, PTSD, adoption, attachment, general psychotherapy issues, stressful life events, relationship issues, bereavement, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood and anxiety issues, and most kid-related issues (ODD, adjustment issues, etc).
I further have significant experience addressing gifted and talented related issues and am an EMDR-level II trained clinician.
Should you be an individual, parent or family in need, please don't hesitate to call.
As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Utilizing an eclectic approach, I work collaboratively to address the issues that have led my clients to seek help.
I enjoy working with complex trauma, abuse, PTSD, adoption, attachment, general psychotherapy issues, stressful life events, relationship issues, bereavement, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood and anxiety issues, and most kid-related issues (ODD, adjustment issues, etc).
I further have significant experience addressing gifted and talented related issues and am an EMDR-level II trained clinician.
Before moving to Idaho, I lived with my American family in California and Texas.
Do you know that feeling when the ground is taken from under your feet? You are falling into the abyss, desperately trying to grab for something to survive? Yes, that feeling. Or, year after year, you feel like you work hard and give your best, but nobody appreciates you, cares about you, or listens to you? If you do, that is a sign it is time to call me. I have been through a lot, too. I know what you are dealing with, and I know you can come out of it. No judgment, no pressure, no blame. Just understanding, compassion, and a path to feeling like yourself again. I'd love to support and guide you through this journey.
Before moving to Idaho, I lived with my American family in California and Texas.
Do you know that feeling when the ground is taken from under your feet? You are falling into the abyss, desperately trying to grab for something to survive? Yes, that feeling. Or, year after year, you feel like you work hard and give your best, but nobody appreciates you, cares about you, or listens to you? If you do, that is a sign it is time to call me. I have been through a lot, too. I know what you are dealing with, and I know you can come out of it. No judgment, no pressure, no blame. Just understanding, compassion, and a path to feeling like yourself again. I'd love to support and guide you through this journey.
Text or call today to schedule an initial session and see if I am the right fit for you and your family.
NOW accepting NEW Clients The process of change and healing can be overwhelming, but it is one you don’t have to do alone. Kyra has had the opportunity to help many children, teenagers, and adults on their journey to happiness and healing. She works with her clients to help them in building a set of healthy coping skills, strengthening their self-esteem, and improving their interpersonal relationships.
Text or call today to schedule an initial session and see if I am the right fit for you and your family.
NOW accepting NEW Clients The process of change and healing can be overwhelming, but it is one you don’t have to do alone. Kyra has had the opportunity to help many children, teenagers, and adults on their journey to happiness and healing. She works with her clients to help them in building a set of healthy coping skills, strengthening their self-esteem, and improving their interpersonal relationships.
Kyrstin Tindall
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83713
I use effective therapeutic models like EFT, to help you build stronger, more peaceful connections within yourself and your family.
Are you finding it challenging to navigate a relationship that's deeply important to you? Maybe things haven’t been going well in your marriage, or perhaps you’re dealing with confusing behavior from your child. For one reason or another, things feel tense between you. You've tried different ways of helping things get better but you still feel stuck. You might still be holding onto hope for a more connected, fulfilling, and peaceful relationship. If that hope is driving you to consider therapy, I’d be honored to support you through that stuck place.
I use effective therapeutic models like EFT, to help you build stronger, more peaceful connections within yourself and your family.
Are you finding it challenging to navigate a relationship that's deeply important to you? Maybe things haven’t been going well in your marriage, or perhaps you’re dealing with confusing behavior from your child. For one reason or another, things feel tense between you. You've tried different ways of helping things get better but you still feel stuck. You might still be holding onto hope for a more connected, fulfilling, and peaceful relationship. If that hope is driving you to consider therapy, I’d be honored to support you through that stuck place.
Norma Alicia Garcia-Guillen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83646
Contact me to set up an appointment if you are struggling in your personal life, family or in other areas.
People struggle in a wide spectrum of problems, in a range of settings that require a clinical approach and direction. Through a therapeutic approach, I help clients feel understood and safe because this is an important aspect of the healing process. Helping clients understand beliefs, emotions and behaviors is an important aspect for progress . While cognitive behavioral therapy is at the core of my approach, I believe that cognitive restructuring is essential in client progress. An eclectic approach is necessary because each client is unique and presents with unique strengths, needs and goals.
Contact me to set up an appointment if you are struggling in your personal life, family or in other areas.
People struggle in a wide spectrum of problems, in a range of settings that require a clinical approach and direction. Through a therapeutic approach, I help clients feel understood and safe because this is an important aspect of the healing process. Helping clients understand beliefs, emotions and behaviors is an important aspect for progress . While cognitive behavioral therapy is at the core of my approach, I believe that cognitive restructuring is essential in client progress. An eclectic approach is necessary because each client is unique and presents with unique strengths, needs and goals.
Elizabeth Harding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301 (Online Only)
Liz Harding, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho and Utah. Liz believes in the goodness and strengths of others and seeks to empower clients as they work towards their goals. She views the healing process as a collaborative endeavor with clients, who she regards as the experts in their lives. She uses expressive arts therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), family therapy, strengths-based approach, and other modalities as needed.
Liz Harding, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Idaho and Utah. Liz believes in the goodness and strengths of others and seeks to empower clients as they work towards their goals. She views the healing process as a collaborative endeavor with clients, who she regards as the experts in their lives. She uses expressive arts therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), family therapy, strengths-based approach, and other modalities as needed.
Victorie Dawn Mattei
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CRC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
I am available for clients in all stages of life, including children, couples, family, and vocational therapy.
My passion as an LPC and post-graduate trained Certified Disability Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is to help clients navigate the complex systems and unique barriers they face, using my extensive experience in the legal, employment, medical disability, and behavioral health fields. My clients describe me as warm, engaging, and educational.
I am available for clients in all stages of life, including children, couples, family, and vocational therapy.
My passion as an LPC and post-graduate trained Certified Disability Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is to help clients navigate the complex systems and unique barriers they face, using my extensive experience in the legal, employment, medical disability, and behavioral health fields. My clients describe me as warm, engaging, and educational.
Ann Clayton
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83706
I help teens, preteens and young adults learn how to cope with life stressors so that they can be happier in their personal and family lives. Most teens and young adults struggle with becoming overwhelmed and not sure how to deal with all the emotions that come up for them. So much is changing so quickly, and it can be difficult to feel like you are keeping up with the constant transitions.
I help teens, preteens and young adults learn how to cope with life stressors so that they can be happier in their personal and family lives. Most teens and young adults struggle with becoming overwhelmed and not sure how to deal with all the emotions that come up for them. So much is changing so quickly, and it can be difficult to feel like you are keeping up with the constant transitions.
Gail I Peterson
Counselor, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83687
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult with the many challenges we face. Each person is unique and a trial for one may be easy, yet for another, difficult. We all have different perceptions, understandings, communication patterns, and disappointments in life. It can be helpful to seek assistance in navigating the rough storms of life. Whether you are an adult, child, or teen experiences symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, parenting problems or couple or family difficulties. I look forward to working with you by assisting and supporting you through the challenges you are facing in life past or present.
Life can be difficult with the many challenges we face. Each person is unique and a trial for one may be easy, yet for another, difficult. We all have different perceptions, understandings, communication patterns, and disappointments in life. It can be helpful to seek assistance in navigating the rough storms of life. Whether you are an adult, child, or teen experiences symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, parenting problems or couple or family difficulties. I look forward to working with you by assisting and supporting you through the challenges you are facing in life past or present.
Dorinda (Dori) S Walden
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
I am accepting new clients! Now that school is back in session, behaviors and Big Feelings that were not present during summer, like anxiety and depression often re-emerge. Struggles with paying attention and sitting still in class are less likely to be ignored. I have been working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults for 30 years who have anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and behavioral issues. Educating parents about how to better cope and care for their children makes a dramatic positive effect on the entire family.
I am accepting new clients! Now that school is back in session, behaviors and Big Feelings that were not present during summer, like anxiety and depression often re-emerge. Struggles with paying attention and sitting still in class are less likely to be ignored. I have been working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults for 30 years who have anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem, and behavioral issues. Educating parents about how to better cope and care for their children makes a dramatic positive effect on the entire family.
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Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702
Are you struggling with communication, grief, or relationships? You want to learn to have healthy boundaries and communicate them effectively. Or you have an area of your life that you feel stuck and cannot seem to get unstuck on your own. One or more of the relationships in your life is unsatisfying and you want to change this. Do you need help for yourself, your child, your marriage, or your family?
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, CCTP, CTMH, CGP
Verified Verified
Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (Online Only)
I have a very large tool bag to help you move through a variety of issues. I have the equivalent of a minor in elementary education, child psychology and developmental psychology. I changed majors to Social Work and feel my added skills of psychology and education give me a different edge than a lot of counselors in the field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, military veteran's and the entire family. I work with many diagnosis's to find a solution together which suits you best in personal growth. Contact us to work together today.
I have a very large tool bag to help you move through a variety of issues. I have the equivalent of a minor in elementary education, child psychology and developmental psychology. I changed majors to Social Work and feel my added skills of psychology and education give me a different edge than a lot of counselors in the field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, military veteran's and the entire family. I work with many diagnosis's to find a solution together which suits you best in personal growth. Contact us to work together today.
I hope to walk beside your child and family as you courageously make the steps towards lasting changes.
Welcome to Caterpillar Counseling where there is beauty in transformation. My name is Jennifer Richards, although most people call me Jenny. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist. I am here to support children and families on their healing journey whether having experienced Trauma or other various issues that arise within families today. Developmentally children have a specific set of abilities and needs when it comes to coping with life stressors. I believe in the therapeutic power of play and the impact it can have on creating lasting change for children.
I hope to walk beside your child and family as you courageously make the steps towards lasting changes.
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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Relationships tend to be the greatest source of both stress and joy in our lives. Whether you're enduring conflict in your marriage, with family, or children the disconnection can feel debilitating. Together we can explore the dynamics that are the source of that pain and, either as a couple or individual, breaking through the stagnation of painful conflict to find peace and connection. Specifically, with couples I appreciate and deeply understand the painful issues that are connected with sexual relationships and have tailored my education around incorporating that focus.
Relationships tend to be the greatest source of both stress and joy in our lives. Whether you're enduring conflict in your marriage, with family, or children the disconnection can feel debilitating. Together we can explore the dynamics that are the source of that pain and, either as a couple or individual, breaking through the stagnation of painful conflict to find peace and connection. Specifically, with couples I appreciate and deeply understand the painful issues that are connected with sexual relationships and have tailored my education around incorporating that focus.
Vicky Kent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountain Home, ID 83647
I want to know who I really am? How do I live an authentic life? When do things get easier? How do I deal with my family? I am Vicky Kent, LMSW, I can help you answer those questions and many more. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker living in beautiful Boise, Idaho for the last two years ago. I have a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in social work. After working in the business for many years, I wanted to pursue my passion, helping others find their true selves.
I want to know who I really am? How do I live an authentic life? When do things get easier? How do I deal with my family? I am Vicky Kent, LMSW, I can help you answer those questions and many more. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker living in beautiful Boise, Idaho for the last two years ago. I have a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in social work. After working in the business for many years, I wanted to pursue my passion, helping others find their true selves.
I welcome working with most issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, infertility, OCD, behavioral issues in children, blended family growing pains, poor coping skills, and post divorce adjustment.
With over 26 years experience working with adults, children, couples and families, I bring a variety of resources to help you grow through whatever challenges you are facing. My professional and life experience have prepared me to adjust to your individual style and I totally avoid the one-size-fits-all approach that most therapists use. I am so grateful to be a part of the growth process of so many wonderful clients. I would be honored to help you in whatever way I can.
I welcome working with most issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, infertility, OCD, behavioral issues in children, blended family growing pains, poor coping skills, and post divorce adjustment.
With over 26 years experience working with adults, children, couples and families, I bring a variety of resources to help you grow through whatever challenges you are facing. My professional and life experience have prepared me to adjust to your individual style and I totally avoid the one-size-fits-all approach that most therapists use. I am so grateful to be a part of the growth process of so many wonderful clients. I would be honored to help you in whatever way I can.
We know life is a journey full of surprises, both good and bad, and rarely includes instructions. Together, we build a positive and therapeutic relationship to help navigate life's journey. Our approach varies based on the needs of the individual client(s), but always begins with a welcoming and safe environment. This might include one on one counseling, marriage, family or group counseling, and may utilize play therapy, EMDR, or trauma focused therapy.
We know life is a journey full of surprises, both good and bad, and rarely includes instructions. Together, we build a positive and therapeutic relationship to help navigate life's journey. Our approach varies based on the needs of the individual client(s), but always begins with a welcoming and safe environment. This might include one on one counseling, marriage, family or group counseling, and may utilize play therapy, EMDR, or trauma focused therapy.
Kara specializes in grief and trauma, domestic violence, abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family struggles and life transitions.
Kara is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Promotions and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in EMDR Therapy and Play Therapy.
Kara specializes in grief and trauma, domestic violence, abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, family struggles and life transitions.
Kara is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Promotions and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in EMDR Therapy and Play Therapy.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.