Blue Cross Therapists in Boise, ID

I genuinely care about working with others who are striving to find happiness. I work with individuals of all ages and couples who might be struggling to reach resolution, accept themselves, or find internal peace of mind. I am partial to using a creative and experimental approach with clients. However, depending on their situation, I'm more than happy to make adjustments as needed. My services include counseling couples, acceptance counseling, adjustment issues, and grief counseling.

Do you have past hurts, trauma, and loss that has impacted your ability show up as the mom, partner, and individual you want to be? Your mind feels restless; you feel lost, distracted, and unsure how to do this? You aren’t quite sure the cause, but you know this depressed mood, anxiousness, or disconnection that you feel is not the way you want to continue living. Instead you long to find “balance”, connection, self-love/acceptance, and the ability to be you while being the best mom, partner, friend, boss, or coworker you can be. It is possible.

ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS- Do you feel stuck, anxious and depressed and wonder what is wrong with you? Personal crisis, work burnout, the loss of a loved one, and stressful situations like those of 2020 make life even harder. Just deciding to change, talking yourself through it or “pulling yourself up by the boot straps” doesn't always work. Sometimes your pain is deep and rooted in the past. Maybe it’s not clear to you and held in your subconscious. That is often a normal outcome when we don’t get the support we need in our time of struggle.

I believe we are all trying to do our best. A SANE person knows when they are not coping well. (therapy is not about being 'crazy') The stress of day to day life can push any of us to the brink. I offer an empathic and confidential place for you to bring your troubles. Genuiness and respect are the essence of my practice. The benefits of therapy inlcude: increased self-confidence, increased self-awareness, a reduction of symptoms, and improved health. My goal is for you to leave feeling empowered.

Are you or your partner struggling with problematic sexual behaviors? Sexual addiction, pornography addiction, or sexual compulsivity? Have these issues been part of your life for some time and you're seeking authentic change to break the pattern? Or, has there been a recent disclosure or discovery episode that has shaken your world (or, your partner's world) to its core? This is my specialization and I am here to partner with you on this journey.

Accepting NEW clients. Whether this is your first time seeking a therapist, you feel uneasy about addressing personal issues, or you have seen therapists in the past, I want to make the therapeutic environment comfortable and welcoming for you.

In my work with clients, my first mission is to help you feel comfortable to share what is troubling. I believe compassion and non-judgment are the foundation of healing and growth. I see both individuals and couples. I help couples mend or strengthen their relationships in the face of life transitions, loss of trust, communication difficulties, and disconnection. I also work with individuals who want to restore balance, feel confident, and change patterned beliefs or behaviors. I have experience treating relationship issues, anxiety, depression, disordered eating, and trauma.

Whether you are looking to heal from a past experience or you want more purpose and direction in your life, processing with a person who is trained to reflect, interpret, and mirror back to you the thoughts and feelings that you are having can be an effective step towards change. I believe in the power of counseling and getting to be that person for you would be an honor and privilege. I have experience working with adult and adolescent clients through issues like anxiety, depression, family issues, and career challenges.

Not Accepting new patients at this time. I believe people can find the positive changes they are looking for by sharing the expertise they have about themselves and their life with a caring, competent and effective therapist. I would like to work with you to improve negative thoughts, overwhelming feelings, and unhelpful patterns of behavior. The warm, genuinely caring, and nonjudgmental environment I provide will facilitate a deeper understanding of yourself and the life you want to be living. Therapy can help to give you tools, within yourself and out in the world, to engage in life and relationships with ease and vitality.

We each have a story to tell. Our stories shape our perceptions of the past and our feelings for the future. It is empowering when we can tell our stories. My approach is to recognize your strengths, honor your innate wisdom, and provide a place for you to tell your story in an atmosphere of warmth, understanding, and acceptance. Through this process you will find opportunities to gain insight and resolve difficulties, and may discover a renewed sense of purpose and meaning in your life. Therapy is a creative and collaborative process and one that I hope you will enjoy.

I am a clinical social worker specializing in the areas of trauma, gay issues, and relationship issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families addressing many areas, including PTSD, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

(EXCLUSIVELY TELEHEALTH) Mental wellness is a cornerstone of living a full and joyful life. However, sometimes life circumstances can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. This can make us depressed, frustrated or overcome with worry. So often, our own well-being is the last thing on our "to-do" list. Maybe it's time to put yourself first by seeking counseling. Whether it's work, relationships, parenting, or any other life challenge that's got you feeling stuck, let's work together to explore what's working for you and what isn't.

Great struggle in our most meaningful relationships can quickly become the new normal when we experience adversity. No one is immune to this reality. Relationships are healthy when we as individuals are healthy, and this is why I will work with you to achieve a healthy way of being. Clear communication is challenging for everyone, and I enjoy helping couples and individuals create stronger connections as they begin leaning in, and listening. My education and training includes working with couples, families, trauma, and teens. Evidence based modalities are used to accommodate your personal treatment.

Talking about sex can be very challenging, particularly because we've receive so many mixed messages leading to feelings of internalized shame, guilt, and doubt. We are left wondering, "Am I normal? Are my desires and expressions okay?" We are rarely given space to have an honest, open conversation about our sexuality, gender or relationship structures and its impact on the larger self. My purpose in therapy is to create the space where understanding, healing, and integration of your authentic self can begin, where you can freely explore your sexual identity, expressions and ideal relationship configurations.

Hello beautiful people! My main focus as a therapist is to work alongside you and to meet you where you're at, finding peace, identifying resilience and feeling empowered while making progress, whatever that means for you. My approach is warm, interactive, and client-centered. I view the work as a collaborative process, continually checking in and creating a safe space as well as a place to look at holistic aspects of identity.

I work with adolescents and adults who may be coping with a variety of challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, sexual orientation, gender identity, emptiness, substance use, and relationship issues. I work with individuals who are struggling with their sense of self and may feel lost, alone, and unsure where to begin. My clients want to feel more secure in who they are and more confident with how to be.

I would love to help you grow through your personal journey. I can provide deep insight in others that can help facilitate healthy change in personal growth and well-being. I can be as direct as you need as a client and will always keep positive regard for you and your efforts. I can move within a more cerebral and cognitive based clinical lens to a psychodynamic and existential lens. I strive to have depth in our counseling.

**Not currently accepting new clients-- The decision to seek out help for yourself or your child can feel overwhelming. Pursuing the support you need through counseling allows for a space to receive help and find healing. As a counselor, I believe my role is to assist clients in identifying their strengths, finding solutions, and becoming happy, healthy, and whole. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist in Meridian, Idaho. While I use a variety of therapeutic approaches with clients of all ages, I specialize in play therapy with children ages 3-12.

The effectiveness of counseling boils down to the relationship between the client and counselor, which to me, is the most important aspect of the entire process. I strive to provide a comfortable, open, and safe environment which hopefully leads to a feeling of security where we can be honest and transparent. Finding meaning and purpose in life at times is difficult, my hope and vision is to foster a relationship where it becomes somewhat natural to discuss the obstacles in the way of attainting your true meaning in life. I enjoy working with individuals and couples who strive to become the best version of themselves.