Women's Issues Therapists in Boise, ID

Accepting New Clients - I work with adults and couples who have noticed a sense of discomfort or misalignment with their emotional and social wellness. You realize that you have experiences you need to talk about, feelings you need to express, and life patterns you want to reevaluate. You may have an idea of your goals, but feel uncertain about how to get there. You’re looking for a professional who can support and guide you through this journey of self-discovery, healing, reconnection, and empowerment.

Have you ever felt stuck or like you're not living an optimal version of your life? In therapy, I work with clients to gain a new perspective on what works and what doesn't. Relationships are the primary focus of my practice. I work with clients to get clarity on what they need and want. Together, we identify the action steps necessary for living a purpose-filled life. My practice addresses life transitions, optimizing relationships, personal growth, marriage and parenting, dysfunctional families, addiction, false beliefs, and goal setting. Let go of problematic patterns and lean into your extraordinary life ahead.

Accepting new clients. As a counselor, it is my intention to give my clients the opportunity to tell me their story in a place where they are not judged and where they can begin to explore options for feelings and behaviors. The client-counselor relationship is about working together so the client can make positive changes in their lives. I see both couples & individuals. With couples, I can help people work on their relationship communication skills. I also work to help clients understand how past issues affect current choices and understand how thoughts and feelings affect behavior.

I specialize in working with trauma. While I have a particular focus on working with issues around sex, sexuality and gender, and religious trauma, I work with trauma of all kinds. I believe that our behaviors, thoughts, physical sensations, worldviews, and ways of being are parts of us that all have stories, waiting to be heard and explored if they are given the opportunity. Giving these parts of us care and attention builds our emotional intelligence, essential to improving not only our lives, but also the lives of those around us in our close relationships and communities.

You may be overwhelmed by your life situation, haunted by unpleasant memories of the past, or worried about the future. Perhaps things have even reached a point where it's difficult to sleep at night or pay attention during the day. Each of these situations is keeping you from experiencing the peace and joy you desire to have in life. Healing can happen we find safety in ourselves and with another person. I offer a safe space, free of judgment, to work on the changes you are seeking.

I am currently OUT of OFFICE until late MAY 2024. You often find yourself nauseous and wanting to cry when there is conflict in your life. You wish you could just hit pause on the world because it feels so overwhelming sometimes. You feel like people don’t understand you, or what you’re trying to say, and sometimes you don’t really understand yourself either. You notice feeling unheard or dismissed often. You want to have better relationships, less conflict, set boundaries, and understand yourself or your actions. You want stability and steadiness in a life or in relationships that feel rocky or confusing.

Clients come to counseling as an act of courage and an expression of change. I am definitely not a stranger to some of the complex and heavy issues life can present. I hold space for you and your unique story as we explore emotions, culture, identity, and personal meaning with the backdrop of larger systems at play that affect individuals and groups. I witness your sacred journey, your strengths, wounds, barriers, and relationships all while working with you to build intentionality, self-acceptance, and accuracy in navigating your experience. Together, we can walk a path of discovery, acceptance, and initiative.

Finding the therapist that fits your needs is daunting and courageous, and I would be honored to sit with you as your counselor. My clinical experience is centered on a broad definition of trauma and the effects it has on individuals, their bodies, their brains, interpersonal relationships, and their self worth and esteem. I have clinical experience with depression, anxiety, life transitions, & coping with this. I am certified in EMDR through EMDRIA, certified in DBT, and trained in Clinical Hypnosis. Grief & loss, self-esteem, attachment, emotions, mindfulness, polyvagal theory, and physical well-being are other focuses I utilize.

Hello, I'm Anabel! My goal is to offer any person the opportunity to heal. I aim to create a safe space where you are encouraged to consider that achieving the truest sense of yourself is possible. It is my personal and professional belief that we are all experts in our own lives, and that "things happened to us," and "it is not about what is wrong with us." Through the therapeutic process, I believe that I can assist in your healing journey collaboratively. I have vast experience with issues ranging in mood fluctuations, depression, anxiety, trauma, and teen issues; also with issues pertaining to the BIPOC and LGBTQA+ communities.

Are you feeling stuck? Or sad, lost, lonely, something else? All of these? Wanting to feel whole, well, connected? Not sure what you're needing? We are guaranteed challenges as humans. This certainly is a uniquely challenging time in history. Whatever your current or past struggles, we can work together, building a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation & safe place for you to strengthen your ability to listen to yourself with kindness, compassion, curiosity. From there, we can better determine what you are needing to heal, be well, flourish, thrive & feel a deep confidence in your ability to face life's challenges well.

In my 11 years of experience as a counselor, I understand how challenging it can be to ask for help. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for clients who are going through challenges. My office is a very private space that provides privacy and confidentiality. I enjoy working with different kinds of people and have facilitated support groups for women and LBGTQ communities. My focus is on wellness and hope for a healthier life.

Do you feel stuck in a cycle that you can't get out of? Maybe with yourself , your relationship or family members? I specialize in a unique approach called Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) that helps people get out of negative cycles by processing troubling events, patterns, and feelings. I emphasize the importance of nurturing a space where clients can talk openly so they can achieve their interpersonal and therapeutic intention. I meet with individuals, teens, young adults, couples and families.

I believe the most important aspect of therapy is to offer hope and facilitate healing. It takes a lot of courage to seek counseling. My style is collaborative and supportive, which allows your strengths to shine. I place a lot of importance on building strong relationships with clients. I've been a licensed counselor for 19 years and for the last 15, l have devoted myself solely to private practice. In addition. my experience working in hospitals, treatment programs, and clinics has enabled me to offer a depth of wisdom and knowledge. Let's find creative solutions to your problems, decrease stress, and increase your success!

Thank you for your interest in my counseling page, I'm glad you're looking into it. Whether you've gone before or it's the first time, it can be intimidating to take the first steps. In counseling my goal is to help you feel at ease and flow more easily with the transitions that happen throughout our lives. Come visit as you are working through changes, your relationship, anxiety, or stress, struggling with depression, past trauma or self-esteem issues; whatever may keep you from alignment with your highest self. Through coaching and consultation, I also offer assistance with parenting, life strategies, and planning with students.

Accepting New Clients. Start Before You're Ready. We all have self-doubt and reasons we do not feel ready for personal and interpersonal exploration, growth and change. Take a step today even if you don't feel ready and request a free consultation to explore your strengths and challenges as an individual or in partnership.

You are not alone. I know how hard it can be to face and overcome the obstacles & limitations that keep you from living the life you want. You may have been through trauma, abuse, or neglect, or you may struggle with ADHD, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. You may also feel stuck in parenting, relationships, or work because of your ADHD symptoms or unresolved emotional issues. You deserve to heal from your wounds, learn to manage your ADHD effectively, and develop a positive and empowered mindset. You deserve to achieve your goals, fulfill your potential, and live a happier and more meaningful life. And I’m here to help you.

As a person-centered therapist, I provide a nurturing and inclusive therapeutic environment. I prioritize fostering unconditional positive regard for my clients. I believe in building trusting relationships that require time, intention, and effort.

I worked as a social worker in Child Welfare for 21 years helping families and children work through issues of abuse and neglect to improve their relationships. Prior to that I worked doing couples and individual counseling. Earlier in my career, I also taught elementary school and worked in a group home. I believe in using therapy to empower individuals to find mental and emotional well-being and increased quality of life. I am a lifelong learned who loves to research the newest trends in mental and emotional well-being and utilize techniques to help strengthen families, couples, and individuals.

I routinely help people from a variety of ages, backgrounds, and health conditions learn to manage insomnia and related sleep disorders. If you are concerned about your sleep or interested in reducing use of medications for sleep, there is a very good chance I will be able to help you! I am also a certified instructor in the Empowered Relief chronic pain management program as well as a certified practitioner in Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Using these approaches, I help patients learn to minimize the impact chronic pain has on their lives and improve their experience of chronic pain.