Optum Therapists in Idaho

Hi! I'm Katie Trent, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing counseling, support, and resources to equip and encourage strong, faith-filled families. I provide Christian counseling to children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of struggles, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional & behavioral struggles, marital and pre-marital counseling, and family counseling. I utilize an eclectic approach to best meet my client's unique needs with a solution-focus and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach.

Openings are currently available! I have both weekly and bi-weekly openings currently. Welcome to Storyboard Counseling! My name is Javin (like Gavin with a ‘J’), and I appreciate you stopping by. You are already showing great strength in reaching out for help in seeking counseling support. In the creation of films, tv shows, video games, and other mediums, storyboards are used to show potential events of a story, a “rough draft” in images of what is going to happen. Some panels on a storyboard are locked in and cannot be changed. However, there are many elements of a story that can evolve and change in its making.

Debbie Abreu is a highly qualified professional with a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, a Sixth Year Degree in School Administration, a Master’s degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Debbie is passionate about leveraging a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to drive positive outcomes for her clients. She has a proven track record of success in working collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. Her exceptional skills in this area enable her to effectively connect with clients, build rapport, and facilitate meaningful results.

Currently have waitlist for new clients...Take what the game gives you, my dad always said… that is the number one mantra and peace of advice that has resonated with me during the swells and swallows this ocean of life has to offer. And like all humble humans, I believe growth, learning, and love are the foundations for change. I believe if we take what the game of life gives us, and can cope and adapt at whatever is thrown our way, we will have made it to our highest and truest potential.

From the moment I discovered what counseling really was, I knew it was my personal and professional calling. Since that time I have had a wealth of experiences that have confirmed that being a counselor is simply what I am meant to do. Winston Churchill once said, "If you're going through hell, keep going." What better way to get through dark times in your life than to bring along someone who is dedicated to keeping you from getting stuck there?

Hi, I’m Nate Hooper, and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience as a professional therapist. I work primarily with a CBT approach with adolescents, couples, and families. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relational issues, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, relational and work stress, parenting, and other related issues.

Does it feel like there is something wrong with you? Are you overwhelmed with daily life, while it seems everyone else is getting along fine? Many people struggle with past trauma, anxiety, or high levels of stress that make it difficult to cope, let alone enjoy life. Often my clients find me when they’re at this point. They’re dealing with PTSD, feel trapped in the past, or have crushing depression and anxiety. I work with motivated adults, those in the LGBTQ+ community, and others who need an accepting and supportive therapist. I know it can feel like you’ll never get better, but you can get through this, and you deserve support.

Hello! I'm Victoria Baker, a dedicated and empathetic therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults. Witnessing transformation and growth during pivotal life stages is incredibly rewarding. My goal is to empower clients, foster healthy coping, and build skills for fulfilling lives. I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients are heard and understood. Tailoring each session to individual needs, preferences, and goals, I view clients as experts in their lives.

Populations I really enjoy working with are youth (ages 13+) and young adults. I feel this has definitely become my niche as this tends to be a transition period for youth with learning who they are as an individual, finding their voice, peer/school pressure, and social media. As well young adults (18-30) what I notice is this age group really struggles with boundary setting as they are transitioning from being under their parents to being an adult. I also enjoy helping them with identification of values and beliefs what are important to them, follow through and helping them learn to have healthy habits.

Kristin received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Point Loma Nazarene University and her master’s degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. Kristin recently moved to Idaho and loves exploring her new home. Kristin has developed skills in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Kristin focuses on client’s strengths and empowering them to reach their goals. She prioritized building rapport and creating a space that is safe and judgement-free.

Life can be difficult with the many challenges we face. Each person is unique and a trial for one may be easy, yet for another, difficult. We all have different perceptions, understandings, communication patterns, and disappointments in life. It can be helpful to seek assistance in navigating the rough storms of life. Whether you are an adult, child, or teen experiences symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, parenting problems or couple or family difficulties. I look forward to working with you by assisting and supporting you through the challenges you are facing in life past or present.

Seeking therapy is a form of wisdom and self-love. It allows you to connect within yourself so you can grow, accept and find peace. Therapy should be hopeful and positive. It should help you move forward from feeling “stuck”. I hope to empower you and your story and to assist you in forming positive self-talk. At times our thoughts can be negative and can create inner discord. I want to help support you in pausing and redirecting negative self-talk to a positive self-talk. My goal is to provide a judgement-free and inclusive space so you can build the skills to lead a healthy and happy life.

ACCEPTING TELEHEALTH CLIENTS ONLY. Twenty five years as a psychotherapist has taught me that everyone encounters a time in their lives when life feels too hard, overwhelming, unbearable, or hopeless, if not, they just haven't lived long enough. It's not easy to accept you need help and reach out . Now your on your way through to a better life and life worth living. My approach is not to tell you what you need to do, rather, I will help you learn about yourself, how and why you think and feel the way you do and through processing and therapy skill building assist you in making the meaningful changes you need or desire.

Ali Smith is a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University. Her focus is working alongside individuals with unresolved trauma and grief. Ali’s approach to counseling includes connection, acceptance, and often laughter. Ali strives to meet you where you are at in your healing journey and sees your well-being as a holistic relationship with mind, body, and spirit.

Counseling is a pretty scary idea. Often, the clients that I work with have not experienced a safe relationship in a long time. The idea of sitting in a room and sharing your life story with someone seems like a recipe for betrayal and pain. At some point, though, the need for healing outweighs that risk and you choose to start working towards wellness. It is an uncomfortable, heavy, and ultimately extremely rewarding journey. I'm ready to get started with you.

I specialize in families/couples, and I am an Idaho-licensed LMFT and Arizona-licensed LAMFT. Often clients seek therapy because they have become stuck. Sometimes relationships begin great, but life/situations cause a change to happen. We all have personal challenges, have stressful periods, or go through traumatic times. The desire to seek help to explore and process these problems can open the door to positive growth. I believe in the healing power of relationships: no matter the wounds, if all parties are willing to heal, I will help.

At MRL Counseling LLC we strives to provide clients a safe, calm, open therapeutic environment. We tailor the therapeutic treatment of our clients based on their current situations and their desired directions in life. Some of life's transitions can be difficult to cope with and treating those transitions may be the key to a happier way of life. Whatever the case may be we all need help, and somebody to talk with at times during our life's journey.

I view each client as a unique individual and realize that no matter what their presenting concerns are their life experience is distinctly their own. I believe we each have the ability to discover the answers to the concerns and problems that trouble us. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve the challenges you face. We will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing more fulfilling relationships and happiness in your life.

The human experience exposes us to many stressors, traumas, and anxieties. Seeking help to overcome and manage the symptoms these experiences can bring, is the first step in one's therapeutic journey. While this process can be overwhelming, and uncomfortable, identifying the right person to help manage these emotions is an important part of the journey. I value providing a non-judgmental space that allows clients to explore their emotions and start towards new growth and healing.