Women's Issues Therapists in Boise, ID

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.

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!

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 specialize in working with those who have experienced trauma.

**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.

Now accepting new clients. My passion is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, depression, transitions, 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.

Life can be overwhelming and leave you feel worn out. When things seem dark and heavy, there is help and hope available, you are not alone. I use a trauma informed lens which means we look at how adverse experiences impacted you and how they show up in the here and now. I work with you to create a compassionate supportive place to process and build inner resources. Reaching out is evidence of inner strength and courage. I am honored to work alongside my clients as they heal and move towards their goals.

Hi, My name is Sheila Chapdelaine, I’m a warm, compassionate human with a unique ability to touch peoples hearts and souls. I am passionate about helping humans accept themselves & live authentically. I strive to offer clients hope in overcoming obstacles by by holding space of unconditional love and offering acceptance, encouragement, along with effective tools as well as valuable insights into their lives. My hope is to help them to heal by using strengths based perspectives in order to help them to get in touch with their abilities and worth as human beings. It is my privilege to help clients live their best life.

Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unhappy in your relationships, work, or personal life? Do you want to make positive changes but don’t know where to start? If so, you are not alone. Many people struggle with these issues at some point in their lives, and sometimes they need professional help to overcome them. That’s where I come in. I am a licensed counselor with experience in helping individuals, couples, and teens cope with various challenges such as trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, communication problems, and more.

As a counselor, I strive to provide a safe, trusting, and open therapeutic environment for my clients. Allowing my clients to be vulnerable during the counseling process is an important component to healing and creating their change. Being mindfully present with my clients is among my core beliefs. I believe that being able to process through emotional difficulties, life adjustments, or mental health struggles can positively impact our daily function in all aspects of life.

No matter your circumstance, psychotherapy can have a positive impact on your life and your relationships. It is my hope to act as a guide for those that are ready to achieve healing in their lives. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to explore the best tools for each unique situation. While I am competent in using ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Somatic and Polyvagal Therapy, working with me is more than a manual. I know each client has a unique modality or evidence based practice that will be the best fit.

***I am currently only accepting telehealth clients*** I am passionate about helping people see their true potential. Many times, life changes, family issues, mental illness, and negative thinking get in the way of seeing who we truly are. I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families through their journey; getting back to a healthy place through Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. I believe that compassion, understanding, and trust are important in the therapeutic process. Therapy is provided in a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental and supportive therapeutic environment.

Now taking clients aged 14 and older! I believe in a collaborative and individualized approach to therapy where clients have the space and support to explore new approaches to mental health through examination of personal values and identities, development of mindful coping techniques, and integration of positive core-beliefs into daily life. I primarily utilize an eclectic approach drawing from existential therapy, person centered therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I am also trained in eye movement reprocessing and desensitization (EMDR).