Divorce Therapists in Boise, ID

My passion is to meet people where they are at on their life journey and to help them discover their own strengths. When overwhelmed with life’s struggles it is easy to lose oneself, I am eager to aid clients in learning and discovering themselves once again.

I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach. I will assist you in gaining a better understanding of who you are, what you want, and how to achieve your goals. We will identify your skills and assets and utilize these gifts to overcome challenges, increase awareness & move towards achieving the life you want. We will work in a supportive environment where you as the client are able to share your thoughts & concerns openly. Through this process we can address communication & skills-building needs, relationship issues, life transitions, grief or loss issues, family concerns, & goals to achieve your highest potential.

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.

Clients are welcomed into my space where ever they are in terms of understanding, self-awareness, and emotion--anger, tearfulness, confusion--all are accepted as part of the process. Sessions focus on the 'here and now' while also exploring historical issues being triggered and mis-managed. I confront irrational thinking and help clients re-script their less-than-helpful language around feeling 'not good enough,' 'broken,' or 'lost.' Ultimately, clients can expect to focus on their issues--whatever they may be--and will, in the process, come to feel genuinely known, accepted, and not so alone in the process of their lives.

My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment for you, where you can talk freely and explore your thoughts, feelings, perceptions, conflicts and relationships. The more we understand together, the less likely you are to feel you are in the grip of distressing patterns and struggles that feel intractable. Your psychotherapy experience can be a source of strength, comfort, confidence and change. It can help you understand yourself better on both a conscious and unconscious level. It is very meaningful to me to have a part in your journey of personal growth and change.

For the last twenty years, I have worked in the field of mental health, special education, and substance abuse treatment. I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. My approach is down to earth and inviting, and although I am a general practitioner, I have an affinity for working with adolescents, couples, and families.

NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME.... One of the most valuable gifts one can give themselves, is self-awareness. I acknowledge that a decision to come into counseling is a courageous act and I am committed to meeting the client where you are in your personal journey through compassion and in a non-judgmental way. I enjoy working with clients of all ages but have specific experience with children, adolescents, and family therapy.

My practice has been built on my unique ability to connect with clients and to quickly understand the necessary steps to take for symptom relief. I take a collaborative approach - meaning I believe people intrinsically know where they need to go, even as they realize the need for guidance on just how to get there. We partner together in order to achieve relief from depression, anxiety, divorce , PTSD, and relational issues with spouse/significant other, children and families. I also deal with spiritual issues in an effort to achieve more peace with self and God.

For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to work with teenagers. Since obtaining my Masters of Social Work at the University of California, Berkeley in 1987, I have worked with teens in multiple settings. I have discovered that counseling can help teenagers with the most important tasks of adolescence. I work collaboratively with parents towards the primary goal of seeing their teenager launch successfully into adulthood. I am direct and honest and emphasize accountability and personal responsibility. I have found that teenagers appreciate that approach.

The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve the life we want. With a solution focused, strengths based approach, I seek to use past and present circumstances to carve a path forward that will result in greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and overall wellbeing.

I currently have openings. It would be my honor to come alongside you and be allowed to offer you a space of compassion, empathy and understanding for your healing journey. My focus is to help clients accomplish goals, process unresolved trauma and learn to thrive where they have previously struggled. Anxiety, depression, trauma, abusive relationships, addiction, adoption, divorce and stressful circumstances are a few of life's challenges that I have partnered with clients on in the past and have had the privilege of watching them overcome.

***Accepting New Clients ONLINE ONLY (Telehealth)*** Life can be overwhelming, and what you're trying doesn't seem to be working. Sometimes things happen through no fault of your own. My desire is to come alongside you and provide a safe non-judgmental place in which a trusting relationship can develop, and arm you with new skills and insight to help bring about the change you desire. Improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you

Working with families, children, and adolescents, I have over 21 years counseling experience helping families and individuals work through conflict, trauma, separation, divorce , blended families and parenting issues. I am here to assist you with life skills, resources, and counseling techniques to help you through this difficult time. I welcome clients of all faiths and life choices. It is my goal to provide a safe environment to explore your past, learn new skills, work with your strengths to create a more interesting, positive, and fulfilling life. I am excepting new patients.

I strongly believe that people have amazing abilities to overcome the obstacles in their lives, to learn from their experiences and create a life in accordance with their values. My role as your therapist is to help facilitate your process of achieving your goals. I have a direct style that I mix with a sense of humor. I like to get down to work. Therapy isn't always fun but it can be life changing and I consider it an honor to be a part of your journey. Some of the areas of special interest to me are depression/anxiety, trauma, stress, divorce , transitions, grief, self-esteem, and relationship concerns.

Accepting new clients. ‘How did I get here’. ‘How do I get out,’ are common thoughts we all have. We learn to survive and do the best in the worlds we have grown up in; and sometimes we find ourselves going round and round in a strange sort of ‘uncomfortable comfort’ or ‘functional dysfunction’ of our lives. I strive to see the world through your lens and understand your unique family, cultural, and identity experiences. In every individual exists a craving to embody a life unburdened by excessive guilt and shame, while having the freedom to enjoy a more meaningful and joyful human experience.

Let's work together on making a positive change in your life. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I work to foster an accepting, positive, and open atmosphere in my counseling practice, and I am glad to help any client that wants to create upward and forward momentum in his or her life. I am a licensed professional counselor and attorney with 18 years of criminal and family law experience. My counseling practice includes working with adults, children, couples, and families on a variety of issues.

**Currently not accepting new clients** Licensed Professional Counselor enjoys working with adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders such as anxiety, depression, stress management, self-esteem issues, divorce , relationship difficulties, grief, self-harm, etc. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to address PTSD and trauma related symptoms. Has 10 years of experience working in elementary and secondary education as both a teacher and a school counselor.

I enjoy working with adults who find themselves at the crossroads in their lives due to a stage of life problem, divorce , or a crisis in meaning. I am also very good at helping people address their anxiety, depression or trauma. Over the years, I have developed a love of working with couples who either want to heal brokenness in their relationship, improve communication or divorce with compassion. Additionally, due to my educational background I appreciate working with women struggling with issues across the life span.

The ideal client that Kathleen works well with is children or youth who have experienced trauma, divorce of parents, placement in foster care, adoption, or residential care, or who are involved in (or at risk for) the juvenile justice system. Kathleen also enjoys working with children, youth and adults with a variety of brain health (mental health) issues, such as depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia. Kathleen's main focus is on children, youth and family counseling, but Kathleen also enjoys working with college students, and with adults with trauma histories who want EMDR therapy.