Therapists in Boise, ID

Thank you for visiting my profile. My ideal client is someone who is motivated for change. I am a great listener and will give honest and direct feedback. Many times we have an idea of where we would like to be, we just need the tools in order to get there. As your therapist I can offer significant support and positive encouragement, while administering a therapeutic approach which involves a variety of evidence based techniques that provide you with the necessary skills for success.

I am best with clients ready to look into the painful parts of themselves and their pasts. This allows them to understand and embrace those parts with the help of a "fellow traveler". I seek a place of equality and compassion and I walk with my clients through the darkness.

I serve individuals, couples and families with much expertise and experience with various issues and mental health disorders.It is an honor to accompany client's on their personal journey to developing a deeper understanding of their personal challenges, strengths and inner wisdom as well as their personal story. I place an emphasis on developing insight, mindfulness, and empathy and acceptance for self and others. I value the opportunity to assist others in reaching their goals and creating the life they have envisioned while helping to connect individuals with their authentic and true selves.

If you take two things away from this profile, please take heart in this: Hope is possible and there is purpose and meaning even in the really hard stuff. I believe you can experience life wholeheartedly. Sometimes we just need a trusting, therapeutic relationship and the opportunity to process deep feelings, memories, current experiences, and relationships.

Accepting New Clients starting…Making the decision and moving forward with seeking therapy is a huge step and usually, it’s the biggest challenge in therapy. From the moment you step through my door, you’ve already got someone in your corner. I take pride in offering a supportive, calm, accepting, and safe environment for my clients. Today’s environment makes it more difficult for us to find ways to create healthy coping skills. We will work together to identify thought patterns and behaviors, process your emotions, and explore your values and beliefs.

People seek therapy for many reasons, but most people have one common goal: change. They want a change in how they feel, think, behave or in how they are treated. They want to be truly heard, understood and validated by someone who won't judge or criticize them. They want to heal from their past and feel hopeful about their future. This is exactly what I strive to provide to every client. I’ve helped clients with various presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship and family issues, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, stress and more.

Do you feel stuck in a life that isn’t fulfilling? Do you want to level up, and live a life aligned with your truest self? You may feel stuck in a life that isn't aligned to your authentic desires and values. You may find yourself living according to societal, cultural, and family expectations that don’t match who you are as a unique individual. Perhaps you have an unfulfilling job, or your relationships lack true intimacy. Fitting into your work or home environment has resulted in suppressed emotions and hiding behind a facade. Unhealed wounds, traumas, and limiting beliefs keep you playing small.

I am passionate about helping people in all areas of life. I specialize in trauma and addiction disorders, but also can help those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, schizophrenia, etc. I work from a secular perspective to help clients work through life stressors. I also provide bariatric evaluations, DUI evaluations, and domestic violence evaluations.

As a counselor, I wholeheartedly support transformational healing for all clients. I practice from a person-centered, trauma-informed viewpoint with the aim of empowering my clients to not only choose to change but to embrace their change. I walk alongside clients in their journey towards hope and healing, utilizing a strengths-based approach, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and key concepts of both Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Welcome! I would be honored to help you in your healing, assist you in learning to manage life’s difficulties, cope well, become more resilient, be your best self, explore who you are, or simply become aware of your inner strengths. I have a sense of humor and understand providing a neutral safe space to listen. I am an experienced clinician & I will work with you in customizing a treatment plan. If you would like to have a collaborative therapeutic relationship, you are in the right place. I do individual, couples, & family therapy online in Idaho, I have a calendar you can schedule on, if you’d rather get into therapy immediately.

Kelsea has a wide range of experience providing services for clients from diverse backgrounds. She has worked with many clients who have disabilities, chronic health problems or who are in the process of adjusting to a life-changing event, illness or injury. She has also had extensive training in domestic violence response and uses those skills to help clients who need crisis intervention, safety planning, or trauma-informed care. Kelsea works to provide a safe space for clients to process life challenges and recover from trauma. She enjoys helping clients to identify their own personal values and work toward their life goals.

Have past hurts, trauma, and loss impacted your ability to have a healthy relationship with yourself and others? Do you struggle to love and accept yourself, manage your anxiety, have healthy relationships, and/or feel confident? I love working with women to navigate their specific needs including identity, anxiety, pregnancy and postpartum concerns, motherhood, body image, strained/broken relationships, shame/guilt, perfectionistic tendencies, and overwhelm. I love seeing women let go of the past, change their inner dialogue, learn to find calmness, and show up as who they want to be.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, genders, orientations, and backgrounds as they navigate through the challenges of life. I believe that everyone's story is unique and that it needs to be told in a comfortable and safe place, free of judgement. Many of the clients I work with come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, vulnerable, afraid of making changes, and/or wondering how they will make it through the unexpected changes they are faced with. Some have experienced trauma. I help clients understand why they are suffering from certain symptoms as well as help them identify maladaptive thinking and coping skills.

I specialize in working with children, teenagers, and young adult women, and my work often focuses on overcoming behavioral problems, emotional concerns, and relationship challenges. My first priority is always to develop a safe and comfortable relationship which serves as the basis to begin exploring the more challenging aspects of life. I have an outgoing personality which helps children and teens become interested and engaged, and I genuinely enjoy spending time with these age groups. Ultimately, I want to help clients clearly identify specific obstacles, learn how to overcome them, and then move on to accomplish their goals.

Currently accepting new clients. Difficult life experiences and obstacles can impact your ability to thrive - experiencing life as if you're going through the motions without purpose and direction. This can lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, or guilt. You may begin to experience a lack of motivation, feeling out of control, and you may want to avoid or numb the feelings altogether. You would like to feel differently, but you don't know where to begin. Together, we will work on reducing guilt and shame, increasing empowerment, and meeting your personal goals.

The client that Kathleen works well with is youth (age 7 - teens) with trauma, divorce of parents, placement in foster care, adoption, or residential care, or who are involved in (or at risk) the juvenile justice system. Kathleen enjoys working with a variety of brain health (mental health) issues - depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, traumatic brain injury, and schizophrenia. Kathleen's focus is youth & family, but she also works with young adults transitioning out of foster care, & women wanting EMDR. Kathleen is trained in Amen Clinic's method, & provides evidence based tools to change your brain and change your life.

We all have times when we feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. You may feel unsure where to even start to begin healing or change. I partner with individuals, couples, and families to get clarity. In our work together, clients develop a new understanding of themselves and begin making movement toward change. My training and experience includes couples' issues, blended families, life transitions, parent/teen issues, depression, anxiety, grief and loss. With couples, I hold space for you to feel safe, gain insight about yourself and your partner, and grow your relationship stronger.

If a child with a learning problem is not remediated by the 2nd grade, they will possibly have these same issues all their lives. It is sad for a spouse and children to see their family member struggling with memory issues. Is it dementia or is there something else going on? Do you wonder if a family member is depressed or has a bipolar disorder? Are they overly anxious? Do they hate school or life? Find out what psychological issues are going on so they can be treated.

Hello, I can imagine It's hard reaching out for help when you're going through a tough time, this is a great start. Life is challenging enough without us making it worse and causing more suffering. Anxiety, depression, addiction, grief or relationship problems cause us to feel alone, unhappy, and out of answers on how to fix the situation or feel better. You likely feel flooded with hopelessness or paralyzed on how to motivate yourself to change the situation. Relief is possible. Your hardships will be more bearable when you have a trained professional to listen and provide helpful guidance on how to handle your issues.