Women's Issues Therapists in Boise, ID

I am so glad you are here! I am a Professional Counselor licensed to practice in Idaho, Utah and Florida. My research and areas of interest has focused on EMDR, women's issues , postpartum, adoption-related issues, anxiety, depression, trauma, and abuse. Counseling is a vulnerable process and I am committed to navigating it with you free of shame or judgement because the work we will do together is BRAVE and COURAGEOUS!

"I believe three of the most important words anyone can say are... I hear you." My professional journey has been dedicated to working with children, adolescents and their families. My ability to build rapport and develop relationships is the foundation to my work. I teach and model healthy parent-child communication which is the scaffolding for effective parenting. I also work with young women who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, grief & loss, relationship difficulties and sensitive women's issues . My work often involves building self-esteem, healing emotional wounds, personal growth and finding a sense of purpose.

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.

Firstly, I want KNOW YOU. It's been shown time and time again that the most important indicator of successful therapy is the relationship between the client and the therapist. I believe my strongest attribute as a therapist is my ability to connect! Therapeutically, I enjoy implementing a solution-focused perspective that takes you away from hyper-focusing on problems and instead focuses on instilling hope, goals, and walking toward the life you want! I also use Gottman for couples, CBT, Narrative, EFT, ACT, and person-centered.

Do you feel like you and your partner are having the same argument repeatedly? Do you wish you could see yourself the way others see you? Do you find yourself getting caught up in situations or relationships that feel unnecessarily difficult? Many of my clients have experienced similar situations. I often work with people to explore topics such as relationship concerns, self-esteem, body image, communication barriers, stress/anxiety, life transitions and women's issues .

I am passionate about research and studies of theory surrounding Schizophrenia/psychosis, Couples, and Women's Issues . I also spend a large portion of my practice with those overcoming sexual, physical, emotional abuse and pornography addiction.

My approach to therapy is collaborative in nature, client-driven, and specifically suited to fit each individual's needs. I have helped clients with issues ranging from the treatment and maintenance of severe mental illness, to working with clients who simply wish to improve their daily lives. My therapeutic style can assist individuals during difficult life transitions, assessing the areas in their lives that need re-adjustment, address pre/postnatal issues including postpartum depression and anxiety, and much more.

*** Not accepting new clients *** I truly believe that we all do the best we can and that we always have options and room for growth. As a counselor, I employ the use of an integrative approach which assists clients in their process of working through and with life experiences. I enjoy brainstorming with the client; to identify goals, learn and practice skills that enhance their individual abilities in a healthy manner. Such therapy is particularly well-suited to people, couples, and families who are struggling with life transitions, and have a genuine desire to pursue personal and professional growth.

**NOW OFFERING ONLINE/TELEMENTAL HEALTH SESSIONS It takes courage to reach out and involve a counselor in our most intimate of life's struggles. I honor that courage. My goal is to provide a safe and judgment-free environment for you to process what's going on in your life. Making a connection with a counselor you trust is so important. I chose to do this work because I am passionate about helping people, and maybe more so, because I have personally experienced very powerful changes in my own life from facing my "stuff" with a therapist I trusted. I believe in this process.

I specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma.

**Not accepting new clients** My passion is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma reactions, and other women's issues . I provide an environment that is non-judgmental and shame-free. Our early life experiences as well as events throughout our life contribute to the perspective we have on life situations. Therapy allows for an objective look at these situations and seeing alternate viewpoints that may be more realistic. Within a safe and nonjudgmental environment, compelling and lasting changes can be made so that you can become a happier, healthier you.

My Ideal client is someone, child, adolescent, or adult, who is ready to make a change in their behaviors, thoughts, their life. This individual may be feeling anxious, or depressed, or tired of repeating the patterns that “get them into trouble”. This individual wants to learn how to manage their feelings or thoughts, process through their situations, while gaining skills to work through those situations, and learn to let things go. I find that the individuals (children and adults) ready for change “dive right into” my therapy toys/sand tray/art supplies so that they can begin processing their issues they way that they need to.

The journey of life can be joyful but much of the time you may feel sad or overwhelmed with the circumstances around you. When things seem dark and heavy, please know there is help and hope available, you are not alone. My commitment is to support you in moving towards growth and healing. Reaching out is evidence of inner strength and courage. I am honored to work alongside my clients as they rise and overcome.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or frustrated with current relationships or situations in your life? Are you wanting to make changes, but don't know where to start? Are you needing help with your children or problems within your family? Feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt, doubt, or other difficulties can affect the quality of your life and your relationships. Do you need help with adult ADHD? I can help you discover what you truly want to achieve from counseling and then begin working on your goals together in a setting where you are heard and not judged. I work with you to address a wide array of relationship concerns.

Hi! You're brave to take this step. Are you looking for a professional who tells the truth and actually has tools to share? I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Mindfulness to help you overcome self-doubt. I want to empower you through dialogue focused on solutions, not others or the past... to help you live well without counseling. I'd love to learn more about what you've been struggling with as well as your goals, and how you would like life to change for the better :)

Do you feel like an observer in your own life? Maybe you feel depleted because you give so much to others? Or that you are struggling with the same issues and are unsure how to move forward? If any of these questions resonate with you, you are not alone. My job as your counselor is to help you heal by connecting you with your own wisdom.

Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, tired, physical discomfort, depressed, hopeless, sleep deprived, dissatisfied? Or possibly struggling with experiencing a loss, a life transition, feeling displaced? I have a strong background in working with individuals who seek assistance to restore calm in the body, learn to regulate emotions, understand/ manage thought patterns, and ultimately achieve balance and grounding. ​

I love to hear each individual's story and consider it a privilege to work with people from all different backgrounds. I provide a safe, non judgmental atmosphere so we can work together to find healing and growth. An authentic therapeutic relationship is so important when working together to help you understand yourself, the emotions that you are going through and finding coping strategies that work for you. I work with different methodologies and techniques to make it more individualized towards the needs of my clients.

While I love working with people from all walks of life, my style and skill set seem to resonate especially with these groups: bi/multi-racial/BIPOC, highly sensitive people (or empaths), women looking to empower themselves, and children and youth. I love working with all of these groups and find my expertise, experience, and background make the issues these groups struggle with areas of expertise for me. Women empowerment, confidence, identity work, cultural trauma, emotion work and regulation, and empath life skills are some of the areas where I enjoy focusing my energy. My clients want balance and I strive to help them find it.