Couples Counseling Therapists in Boise, ID

I strive to create a relationship based upon unconditional acceptance. I want each person to feel safe enough to voice the full breadth of their experience and find the freedom to move toward their fullest self. I believe each person holds within the power to heal, and that sometimes we may benefit from the guidance, support, and the insight of a caring counselor to help us find our way back to wellness. I will work to both support and challenge you.

Currently accepting Emergency Responders (Police officers, Fire Fighters, and Paramedics) and Military Members for individual and couples counseling . My passion is supporting those who support and serve our local, national and global community, with an approach that is direct, educational, and humorous (Okay, attempts at humor.) From 2008-2014 I worked across the US, Europe and Japan, as a rotational counselor supporting military. It was a difficult choice to leave that work, but since my return to Idaho, I've really appreciated still being able to serve by supporting our Idaho's Emergency Responder community and Military.

I really admire people who come in for counseling. My goal is to help you build on that courage to find your own unique solutions. A lot of the pain we feel as people has to do with the state of our relationships. That's why I specialize in working with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This well-researched model helps couples get free of repetitive negative patterns that hurt, and replace them with skills for building a deeply satisfying, trusting connection. I have used EFT to help many couples repair deeply damaged relationships and go on to thrive together.

Life and relationships can be difficult and messy. At times, help is necessary to find clarity and direction as we move toward the healthiest version of ourselves. My goal as a therapist is to provide a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard as we work together to address the issues which brought you into counseling. Building on professional and personal life experiences, I engage in counseling collaboratively with acceptance for who and where you are while building a therapeutic relationship which becomes a catalyst for change. I utilize an eclectic theoretical approach which best meets the needs of each individual.

I am so blessed! Over 20 years of helping people heal, grow and experience a higher quality of life has been incredibly rewarding for me. I am passionate about being a counselor, coach and teammate, I regularly see quick and noticeable improvement in the vast majority of the people that I work with. My style is to be very interactive and connected in the counseling process. I will listen to you, support you, and seek to give clarity and guidance where you have been confused. This may mean helping you heal from wounds of the past, dealing with current stressors, or helping couples communicate with more understanding and unity.

I am passionate about helping individuals and couples achieve healing and change in the warmth and safety of a therapeutic relationship . I approach each client with honor and respect as I acknowledge the courage it takes to be vulnerable and willing to change. I specialize in treating eating disorders as well as mental health issues during infertility, pregnancy, and postpartum. I enjoy working with a wide range of client issues and find the process most rewarding when the client is motivated and committed to the beautiful journey of self-discovery and healing.

Currently accepting NEW clients! My clients say that my office feels like a safe space where they can take a deep breath, feel seen & heard, and receive the emotional support & skill-building they need to move forward. I truly believe we hold everything we need within ourselves; sometimes we just need help tapping into it. I enjoy working with teenagers & adults on relationship issues, self-esteem, stress/trauma, women’s issues, life transitions, depression/anxiety, LGBTQ+ concerns, and spiritual/religious challenges. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and many different cultures, and am trained in EMDR.

I have experience working with a wide variety of people who are interested in making life changes, addressing unhelpful behaviors and patterns, moving through difficult experiences, or gaining increased self-insight.

I offer counseling, coaching, and mediation services to individuals, couples , and families in Idaho. I'm a Licensed Master Social Worker and Certified Professional Mediator and believe everyone has an innate need to belong, which is achieved through their relationships with others. I am passionate about promoting healthy relationships in all domains of life. I am attentive to the interactional patterns that exist within the clients' system, helping clients draw awareness to what preserves unhealthy relationships. I consider healthy relationships to be the foundation of wholeness and give meaning to our existence.

My experience is that people learn, grow, and change in the context of an accepting and caring relationship . The client-counselor relationship provides that opportunity. For more than 10 years I have enjoyed working with young people and their families to understand and work on their personal, relationship , and parenting goals. 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.

Emily Yuen, LMSW offers her guidance as a mental health clinician from a person-centered approach. Emily infuses her 20 plus years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to approach mental wellness from a holistic perspective. She integrates evidence-based practices of mindfulness, meditation, guided visualization, and lifestyle medicine. Emily utilizes tools from Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), techniques from Dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to work with clients to help them discover their goals, values, strengths, and resiliencies.

The way you were cared for or not cared for as you grew up shaped your beliefs about yourself and the people around you. You may have also had traumatic experiences throughout your life. Those experiences and beliefs may still be affecting you today, causing symptoms including anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship problems, or other concerns. I believe you can heal! My role is to offer you compassion and safety as you do that. My practice is trauma-focused and I am EMDR trained.

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, trauma and PTSD, generalized anxiety, family of origin and attachment healing, gender & identity, depression, addiction, borderline personality and mood disorders.

When life becomes challenging or overwhelming, having a safe, supportive person to talk can be helpful for change or growth. My aim is to approach you with care, empathy, and safety. Whatever your challenge might be, we will work together to identify your unique needs and ways to move forward.

Your partner complains that you are too disorganized and scattered. In fact, they complain they have to be your private secretary. It’s impossible to find anything. You missed another dentist appointment and now they won’t even let you make another. Your boss yelled at you for being late again. Or if you are a student, you forgot to turn in the homework assignment. Nobody seems to have much sympathy and now people seem annoyed at you. Your financial situation is also precarious. You explode at people you love. You don't know how much longer you can keep your life moving forward and negative thoughts toward yourself keep growing.

Mildy has worked as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for over 25 years. She arrived in Idaho in 1990 after living across the U.S. She received her Master's degree from ISU at a later age after teaching high school Language-Arts in Florida and marketing float plane and helicopter rides in Alaska. Her experience includes ten years of worldwide counseling with all branches of military, inpatient residential leadership and outpatient private adults, couples , and groups. Her experience includes mood disorders, relationships and career counseling. She is a world traveler, former multi-marathon runner and compassionate listener.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, career burnout, relationship distress, trauma, attachment issues, low self-esteem, or just feeling dissatisfied with life overall, there is a place for you at Oak and Ivy. If you are ready to heal, grow, change, or just talk - I'm here to help you do just that. All are welcome and change is possible.