Veterans Therapists in Boise, ID

The door of change and opportunity is open to you. Anyone can forget this simple statement in stressful times. I am a professional who values helping others move forward in life. If you, or someone you know, are in need of supportive counseling related to life transition, marital concerns, addiction recovery, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, eating disorders or stress reduction education, I would like to assist you. I have a diverse background with over 25 years experience. I work regularly with individuals, couples, families and groups. For the past eight years I have worked as an International Consultant with military personnel and their families.

Currently accepting new clients and EMDR trained. People I help want to feel better quickly and my goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible so that they can move on into your better life. People have reported our work together has been invaluable in providing relief to past trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, family struggles, problems with marriage and relationships, sexual issues, loss and grief, issues related to age and life transitions, LGBTQIA+, social justice and race issues, military veterans and first-responder issues, and historical and multigenerational trauma issues.

Life can be difficult at times and I meet each client where "they are" in life without any judgment or criticism. Stress and anxiety can come in many forms and many ways, which can lead to feelings of being "overwhelmed." All trauma is different and each client has a different response/reaction to the same experience. I work with ALL families, couples, and individuals in processing, understanding, and learning to cope on their journey through life.

Currently Not Accepting New Clients. Acceptance and Change. These two things seem like complete opposites don't they? Carl Rogers believes "When I accept myself, then I can change". We spend a lot of time hearing and believing that we, they, it needs to change to be "better" or "different". This creates a sense of loss, poor self esteem, depression, anxiety, and conflict within ourselves and with those we love. I believe when we accept others, family, loss etc, then change can happen within that as well. Therapy IS about change; learning new skills, stopping habits, doing life differently.

Do you feel frustrated and unhappy? Perhaps you feel that you have tried everything and you don't know what else to try. Take heart. Most people don't seek counseling until desperation has kicked in. I can give you the opportunity to talk with someone who has an unbiased view. I have 30 plus years in the medical and counseling field. Perfection is not an attainable goal, flaws are human and everyone has them. I use solution orientated therapy to help you fall in love with your true self.

Telehealth Counseling only. Be willing to work on issues & see things differently. Gottman Method Couples Therapy used. I took all Gottman Institute trainings to meet any type of relationship goals. As National Certified Counselor (NCC), I have extensive experience in tailoring personalized life coaching to meet your needs, empower strengths, increase personal skills, address areas interfering with current abilities, such as anxiety, depression, anger or addictions. Search: Stephanie Alvarez counselor. Certified Hypnotherapist under National Association for Clinical Hypnotherapy. Certified Military & Family Life, MFLC.