Couples Counseling Therapists in Boise, ID
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Annie Mikesell
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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.

Rebecca Houston
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Peter Billings
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Carol McLaughlin
Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
I enjoy working with adults, of all ages, through
relationship
and life transition issues – such as young adults entering a confusing world; and those challenged by ever-changing roles and phases of life.
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Alyssa Cook
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide therapeutic services to individuals, families &
couples
of all ages.
Hi there! When life gets tough or things get busy, we often we sacrifice our mental health, forgetting that being happy & healthy starts from within. Whether you are experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, addiction, are going through a difficult life transition, are having trouble communicating with your
partner
, or are struggling with some aspect of your life, I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Solution Focused Therapy, but also use an eclectic approach to create a collaborative and empathetic environment where we focus on your strengths & help support you to reach your goals.

Swede Siverson
Counselor, MEd, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Paige Albright
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients

Lea Kathryn Williams
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified
Verified
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.

Brianna Dawkins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
Verified
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.

Sarah Neufeld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I specialize in helping clients deal with anxiety, depression, trauma,
relationship
issues, attachment issues, life transitions and more.
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.

Courtney Lossmann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, CPM
Verified
Verified
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.
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Jessica D Adams
Counselor, MS, Coun, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
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
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Implementing tools from Gottman therapy for
couples
as well as Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Emily focuses on helping people validate and accept themselves and each other and find the right tools to move forward with more ease and joy in life.
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.

Ashleigh Griffin
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified
Verified
I work with teens and adults needing support for life transitions,
relationship
issues, religious trauma, grief, gender exploration, depression, anxiety, and many other issues.
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.

Kristie Louderbough
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified
Verified
Our focus is helping adults, teens &
couples
reach their larger goals in life.
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.

Tara McArthur
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern , MSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, communication, and navigating
relationship
/family conflict.
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.

Suzanne Buchanan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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 L McDaniel
Counselor, LCPCS, ACA
Verified
Verified
Mildy understands the importance of the client/counselor
relationship
.
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.

Oak and Ivy Therapy Services LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MEd, CLC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
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.

Sheila Van Eman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS LPC, Coach
Verified
Verified
Key is the therapeutic
relationship
.
Finding the right mental health support for yourself can be overwhelming. I specialize in virtual intensive therapy and combine family therapy, individual therapy, and group support. I create connections, heal families, and provide life-changing mental health. Therapy can help all of us cope and live a happier life. Taking a chance is the first step in therapy. I specialize in Trauma, Suicidal Ideations, Depression and Anxiety using a "strength based" approach in assessment and treatment. Additionally, I incorporate many health issues in my practice as I previously worked as a Registered Nurse. No waitlist. All welcome!
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Couples Counseling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.
When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.
How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.
How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.