Humanistic Therapists in Eagle, ID

As humans we were created with the miraculous ability to endure, heal and grow, even in the most adverse circumstances and conditions. I am committed to providing quality behavioral health care to individuals, couples or families wanting to make changes, and willing to utilize their unique resources to overcome their own challenges. Often times our various struggles cause us to lose focus and lack the ability to find our strengths, talents and purpose. I consider it a privilege to work with patients to find clarity and renewed strength to face their life circumstances.

I am balancing out my practice and currently accepting adult clients who have an intrinsic motivation for personal development and growth. I am solution focused and incorporate specific concepts into my work that are intended to broaden awareness and shift perspective. I love taking therapy outside and immersing in nature and with animals as they provide immediate feedback to our process. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I specialize in a variety of Nature-Based therapies, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Farm Based Therapy.

You have an opportunity to change your life. Goal focused Counseling & Art therapy has the capacity to improve the quality of your life, improve relationships, clarify existential questions, alleviate distress, regulate mood swings, increase hopefulness, all while honouring your spiritual path. In therapy with me you will identify interference to living a life that brings joy and takes difficulties in stride. You will develop self awareness, learn skills, & define healthy actions to obtain your goals. It is possible to gain traction when you feel stuck & at a loss for what to do differently. Let's change that together.

Welcome to my profile. I have been a psychotherapist for over 30 years and enjoy working with those who are 13 years and older. I work with those struggling with PTSD, anxiety, panic, depression, anxiety, communication problems and relationship issues.

My forte is a faith based marriage/family counseling process with emphasis upon a systems perspective of family dynamics. I am a LCSW certified in NLP with an MBA. This blend of education and experience allows me to offer a strong theoretical support and life experience to my clients who are seeking to improve their family as well as their personal development/growth. I use an eclectic blend of therapeutic processes that include but not limited to RT (Reality Therapy) CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy) SFT (Solution-Focused Therapy) and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming).

There are times in life when we need the support from someone other then our friends, family, or significant other. Finding the right person to talk to is very important, but not always easy. I offer a free 20 minute consultation to meet with you so that you can decide if I am the right person to support you with your current struggles. I am a nonjudgmental and caring person who wants to assist you in working through whatever it is that is causing you to reach out for support. You are not alone; we all need support in our lives.

"What I am is good enough, if I would only be it openly". I have centered most of my work on this strength base belief of Carl Rogers. It is so easy to focus on what is not working and what has to be 'fixed' rather than on what is working and what is right in ourselves. Our society, social media, and some of our environments give us the message that we need to be 'better' that we are not 'good enough' just as we are. I center my work on a strength based model to reinforce self acceptance, self understanding, positive self thoughts, and enhancing confidence levels in yourself.

Has something difficult or disturbing happened in the past or present that is currently affecting your relationships and personal life? I believe that difficulties provide pathways into a deeper understanding and relationship with oneself. No matter how challenging the circumstances may seem, I believe it is possible to navigate through the situation and gain relief. I consider it a privilege to work deeply with people building supportive collaborative relationships while attending to the difficulties they face. I am currently licensed in California and Idaho.

When you consider your life, think in terms of possibility, rather than limitations. Effective counseling should provide a steady progression from confusion, uncertainty, and wounding toward healing, health and well-being. To offer this kind of therapy, I fine-tune my ear to your individual needs and your situation. Your solutions must fit with your principles and values. Simply put, I see no point in offering cookie-cutter answers. As a member of Your Team, I will help you uncover both creative and plausible solutions to seemingly impossible problems.

I really admire people who come in for counseling. My goal is to help you build on that courage to find your own unique solutions. A lot of the pain we feel as people has to do with the state of our relationships. That's why I specialize in working with couples using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This well-researched model helps couples get free of repetitive negative patterns that hurt, and replace them with skills for building a deeply satisfying, trusting connection. I have used EFT to help many couples repair deeply damaged relationships and go on to thrive together.

It's about balance. Allow me and Fulcrum 624 LLC to help. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Consultant, Habilitative Interventionist, Behavioral Interventionist, Coach and Sports/Performance Counselor. I am passionate about my work, the therapeutic process and assisting others. I have worked in the mental health field since 2000, holding a number of titles and duties. I work with: adults, children, elderly, couples, families and groups. I have spent significant time traveling, and meeting new people from various cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life...I embrace every experience and opportunity to meet new people and assist with their process.

People say my style is different from other counselors. "He's not the kind of counselor who just sits back and says uh-huh every few minutes." I am not shy about giving feedback and responding to my clients. Counseling is a relationship and I strive to create an engaging and healing dialogue from the beginning. Whatever your issue is, if it's not getting better with what you have been doing so far, now is the time to seek assistance. Call me to discuss your concerns and we can decide if I am the right resource for you.

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.