Grief Therapists in Boise, ID

I use Art & Photo Therapy techniques, play therapy and sand tray. Words alone are not enough to express what you feel. All humans remember in the form of images and attach those images to emotional responses. This is especially true when people are faced with the complex issues of grief , violence, abuse, neglect or coping with a disability. That is why Art therapy needs to become an integral part of the treatment. Art therapy gives you a voice to express a wide range of emotions and helps you work through conflicts & traumas. (Any age or issues and NO ART SKILLS NEEDED. )

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.

NOTE: I am currently available for phone or facetime sessions if those are prefered. My style is informal, direct and intuitive. I use humor and common sense to figure out what's wrong and how to fix it. I am in the performing arts and my counseling sessions are held in my studio with all my music equipment and my dog. Most of my clients are dealing with issues related to relationships, self esteem, grief , or anxiety. I work with individuals/couples/families, adults and children. I am 100% freelance so I don't accommodate no-shows or constant rescheduling.

I specialize in working with unresolved trauma and grief . My goal is to help you process your emotions, develop trust in your relationships and resolve your deeper wounds. Through counseling, you can feel grounded, empowered, and confident in the person you are.

I have many years of experience working with women, children and families through being a special needs preschool teacher, children's mental health treatment manager, adoption program coordinator, and public speaker. I received my master's degree in marriage and family therapy in 2009. Through my counseling practice I endeavor to help you establish a strong, healthy outlook on life whereby you can develop to your full potential. I am passionate about helping you and your family attain positive change.

I am a licensed professional counselor in Idaho. I am a Grief Certified Educator, trained with David Kessler, one of the world’s foremost expert on grief and loss . I work with children, teens and adults going through the challenging road of grief . I am bilingual and I work with clients in both English and Spanish. If you are looking for that extra support, please contact me for a 30 min. free consultation or to schedule a session. I am honor to have the opportunity to accompany you through this difficult and confusing time. Thank you for taking the first step to address your grief and honoring your loved one. You are not alone.

I am a Certified IFS (Internal Family Systems) Therapist - welcoming the "parts" of you with courage to come to counseling AND any parts of you that are afraid or upset about that! IFS is a non-condemning model with a broad spiritual core helpful for depression, anxiety, healing from trauma, medical concerns and crises including cancer, chronic disease symptoms, and grief , and it works well over Telehealth/Video sessions! I teach Positive Discipline, help stressed parents dealing with defiance and power struggles, and I am ready to help with spiritual distress, shame, guilt, and burdens related to your life's traumas and regrets.

I acknowledge that the decision to seek out healing in the form of counseling is a courageous act. I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where we can work collaboratively. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing and growth. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

NEW openings are now available. Are you ready to do things differently? Are you ready to overcome depression or anxiety, to heal from past trauma, grief , or to improve your marriage? You may be nervous, scared, frustrated, hurt, or just 'done' doing things the same way. My passion is helping others sort through the messiness of life to find healing and peace. Let me help you discover hidden strengths and use them to bring about healthy changes. I would be honored to help you smooth out the crinkled pages of your life story or even start a new one. My goal is to help you make healing changes because "healing changes everything."

My counseling philosophy involves allowing a client to be themselves and working to meet them "wherever they may be on their own self discovery journey". I have been in the counseling field for over 20 years and have tremendous experience working with several populations. I have learned that individuals have the innate capacity to grow and become their best selves, given an environment in which they can do so. Asking for help to do this can be very difficult. Regardless of the obstacles in your life, you have the capacity to move forward.

We believe in meeting the client where they are at. We believe in choice. We believe in joy. We believe in helping you find the answers not in telling you the answers. We believe in being trained properly to work with children. We believe in working with all ages, races, cultures and gender choice. We believe in utilizing all resources that we have at our fingertips. We believe that if we don't have an answer in finding an answer. We believe in having integrity. We believe in being honest. We believe in having compassion and last but not least we believe in faith, hope and charity.

Makenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a graduate of Idaho State University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Makenna has experience in hospital, school, and residential settings working with a wide variety of clients. Her specialities include working with those with anxiety, mood disorders grief & loss , and relationship issues ages 18 and older. Makenna also specializes in working in maternal mental health difficulties including infertility, traumatic birth, pregnancy, postpartum, and any additional perinatal issues.