Therapists in Boise, ID
Lawrence Stanciu
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83702
Not accepting new clients
Seeking help can feel overwhelming and scary, but it is often the first step towards healing. In the growth process, it is critical to have a warm and perceptive guide to provide tools, insight, and safety. As unhealthy relationships damage, healthy relationships heal. The therapeutic alliance has over and over again been found to be one of the most influential factors in producing positive change. My aim is to build that alliance and work with you towards wellness.
Seeking help can feel overwhelming and scary, but it is often the first step towards healing. In the growth process, it is critical to have a warm and perceptive guide to provide tools, insight, and safety. As unhealthy relationships damage, healthy relationships heal. The therapeutic alliance has over and over again been found to be one of the most influential factors in producing positive change. My aim is to build that alliance and work with you towards wellness.
Dalana Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83706
Are you struggling with handling your day to day life? Do you feel overwhelmed, feeling sad or anxious? Are you struggling to find your personal meaning and purpose within your life? Are you struggling with developing inner peace?
Are you struggling with handling your day to day life? Do you feel overwhelmed, feeling sad or anxious? Are you struggling to find your personal meaning and purpose within your life? Are you struggling with developing inner peace?
Montrice Billingsley
Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83709
Not accepting clients. 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.
Not accepting clients. 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.
Rebecca J Miller
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83712
I am now taking new clients at this time. My clients often are referred to me for Anxiety/Depression, PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and relationship issues. Goals include healing triggers from past trauma, establishing boundaries with loved ones, managing life stressors, and to explore self-worth and confidence. My clients want an open door where they feel comfortable talking without repercussions, judgement, and criticism.
I am now taking new clients at this time. My clients often are referred to me for Anxiety/Depression, PTSD/Trauma, ADHD, Bi-Polar, and relationship issues. Goals include healing triggers from past trauma, establishing boundaries with loved ones, managing life stressors, and to explore self-worth and confidence. My clients want an open door where they feel comfortable talking without repercussions, judgement, and criticism.
Kerry Elder
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83709
We all want to tell our story and be heard. It feels comforting to have a listening ear that will help you find clarity and freedom from overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Counseling is the chance to be vulnerable in a safe place. It is a place to be listened to and heard. It is a place where you can formulate understanding through deep reflection and insight as you share.
We all want to tell our story and be heard. It feels comforting to have a listening ear that will help you find clarity and freedom from overwhelming thoughts and feelings. Counseling is the chance to be vulnerable in a safe place. It is a place to be listened to and heard. It is a place where you can formulate understanding through deep reflection and insight as you share.
Kristi Weismann
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83709
Waitlist for new clients
(Wait-list for new clients as of 11/1/2023) People seek therapy for many reasons, but most people have one common goal: change. They want a change in how they feel, think, behave or in how they are treated. They want to be truly heard, understood and validated by someone who won't judge or criticize them. They want to heal from their past and feel hopeful about their future. This is exactly what I strive to provide to every client. I’ve helped clients with various presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship and family issues, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, stress and more.
(Wait-list for new clients as of 11/1/2023) People seek therapy for many reasons, but most people have one common goal: change. They want a change in how they feel, think, behave or in how they are treated. They want to be truly heard, understood and validated by someone who won't judge or criticize them. They want to heal from their past and feel hopeful about their future. This is exactly what I strive to provide to every client. I’ve helped clients with various presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship and family issues, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, stress and more.
Dylan Rogers
Counselor, LPC, NCC, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83705 (Online Only)
Life can be difficult... Stress from work, relationships, and other life experiences may leave a person feeling alone or lacking support. This stress often has adverse and unwanted effects on overall well-being and is important to address. The counseling relationship provides an opportunity to be supported in a safe environment with a counselor who is open, responsive, and accepting of you and your lived experiences. Counseling can be seen as a relational tool in working towards the life you've been wanting for yourself, whether it looks like managing mental health symptoms or realizing your goals.
Life can be difficult... Stress from work, relationships, and other life experiences may leave a person feeling alone or lacking support. This stress often has adverse and unwanted effects on overall well-being and is important to address. The counseling relationship provides an opportunity to be supported in a safe environment with a counselor who is open, responsive, and accepting of you and your lived experiences. Counseling can be seen as a relational tool in working towards the life you've been wanting for yourself, whether it looks like managing mental health symptoms or realizing your goals.
Sheila Diane Chapdelaine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83712
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.
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.
Deborah J Russo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702
Waitlist for new clients
Taking Clients for a Waitlist Ony! Do you feel stuck, anxious and depressed and wonder what is wrong with you? Personal crisis, work burnout, the loss of a loved one, and stressful situations like those of 2020 make life even harder. Just deciding to change, talking yourself through it or “pulling yourself up by the boot straps” doesn't always work. Sometimes your pain is deep and rooted in the past. Maybe it’s not clear to you and held in your subconscious. That is often a normal outcome when we don’t get the support we need in our time of struggle. I will be offering groups for hypnosis stop smoking and weight loss in Feb
Taking Clients for a Waitlist Ony! Do you feel stuck, anxious and depressed and wonder what is wrong with you? Personal crisis, work burnout, the loss of a loved one, and stressful situations like those of 2020 make life even harder. Just deciding to change, talking yourself through it or “pulling yourself up by the boot straps” doesn't always work. Sometimes your pain is deep and rooted in the past. Maybe it’s not clear to you and held in your subconscious. That is often a normal outcome when we don’t get the support we need in our time of struggle. I will be offering groups for hypnosis stop smoking and weight loss in Feb
Robert L Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP-II, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83705
Therapy is a healing journey. My role in that process is to work collaboratively with you to identify struggles and issues, and agree upon a therapeutic approach to help create hope and achieve goals that will bring about positive life changes, such as emotional healing, resiliency, improved mood, increased self-esteem, personal insight and growth, increased self-determination, effective coping skills, improved interpersonal relationships, and an increased sense of empowerment. The Certificate in Human Rights I have from BSU adds to my ability to connect with people from a multicultural perspective and with cultural competence.
Therapy is a healing journey. My role in that process is to work collaboratively with you to identify struggles and issues, and agree upon a therapeutic approach to help create hope and achieve goals that will bring about positive life changes, such as emotional healing, resiliency, improved mood, increased self-esteem, personal insight and growth, increased self-determination, effective coping skills, improved interpersonal relationships, and an increased sense of empowerment. The Certificate in Human Rights I have from BSU adds to my ability to connect with people from a multicultural perspective and with cultural competence.
Tricia Harsch
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83713
Currently have daytime 9am-3pm openings. Life is full of expected and unexpected challenges that present a roller coaster of emotions. On the one hand there is a desire to openly share all of these thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and on the other hand a desire for privacy. Emotions can boil under the surface or they can be obvious at the top; and, we owe it to ourselves to set aside time to share and talk about these emotions to decrease the amount of energy they consume. Life is a treasure and with support, encouragement, empathy and compassion you can have the power to feel this sentiment every day!
Currently have daytime 9am-3pm openings. Life is full of expected and unexpected challenges that present a roller coaster of emotions. On the one hand there is a desire to openly share all of these thoughts and emotions connected to life's challenges and on the other hand a desire for privacy. Emotions can boil under the surface or they can be obvious at the top; and, we owe it to ourselves to set aside time to share and talk about these emotions to decrease the amount of energy they consume. Life is a treasure and with support, encouragement, empathy and compassion you can have the power to feel this sentiment every day!
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Amber Hoid
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83703
My ideal client wants to engage in positive change and seeks support in making those steps. I come from over twenty years of service in a diverse array of client age (2-96), ability, ethnicity, social class, and needs. Naturally we are all very unique creatures with some goals and experiences that overlap with those around us. My goal is to support clients to navigate through their challenges and hardships. In time, supporting them to make the most of their story and being able to reach their ideal version of self.
My ideal client wants to engage in positive change and seeks support in making those steps. I come from over twenty years of service in a diverse array of client age (2-96), ability, ethnicity, social class, and needs. Naturally we are all very unique creatures with some goals and experiences that overlap with those around us. My goal is to support clients to navigate through their challenges and hardships. In time, supporting them to make the most of their story and being able to reach their ideal version of self.
Travis Thoms
Counselor, LPCC, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83705
Currently accepting new clients. Tired of fighting the sense of depression, anxiety, or loss of control brought about by traumatic events? Are you looking for help with your relationship? My clients tend to be goal-oriented, and are willing to invest time into their own lives or in their relationships in order to change them. With a few exceptions, our work will be limited to no more than 20 sessions to help maintain that focus. Therapy doesn't have to be a life-long experience for most people. NM Clients: While I am licensed in NM, I no longer have an office in the state. Thus, all NM appointments are via telehealth.
Currently accepting new clients. Tired of fighting the sense of depression, anxiety, or loss of control brought about by traumatic events? Are you looking for help with your relationship? My clients tend to be goal-oriented, and are willing to invest time into their own lives or in their relationships in order to change them. With a few exceptions, our work will be limited to no more than 20 sessions to help maintain that focus. Therapy doesn't have to be a life-long experience for most people. NM Clients: While I am licensed in NM, I no longer have an office in the state. Thus, all NM appointments are via telehealth.
Anne McGinley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83706 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in treating anyone who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, or a mood disorder. Many of my clients are tired of feeling stressed, unheard, unseen, or overwhelmed. I am here to be a thinking partner with my clients and to express empathy. I emphasize being nonjudgmental in my practice and in advocating for my clients in any goals they may want to achieve. My goal in counseling is to help my clients achieve better mental health, and to find more peace.
I specialize in treating anyone who may be struggling with anxiety, trauma, or a mood disorder. Many of my clients are tired of feeling stressed, unheard, unseen, or overwhelmed. I am here to be a thinking partner with my clients and to express empathy. I emphasize being nonjudgmental in my practice and in advocating for my clients in any goals they may want to achieve. My goal in counseling is to help my clients achieve better mental health, and to find more peace.
Brown Counseling Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83713
We are a group of Psychotherapists who provide treatment for an extensive range of mental and emotional disorders using psychological techniques aimed to improve a person’s overall psyche. We work with adults of all ages, adolescents and children as young as four. All of our Psychotherapists are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with extensive training in counseling psychology. Psychotherapy is a means of intentionally using various communication methods and techniques to alleviate a person’s distress and disability, and to improve their overall well being. This may involve individuals, couples, families and/or groups.
We are a group of Psychotherapists who provide treatment for an extensive range of mental and emotional disorders using psychological techniques aimed to improve a person’s overall psyche. We work with adults of all ages, adolescents and children as young as four. All of our Psychotherapists are Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists with extensive training in counseling psychology. Psychotherapy is a means of intentionally using various communication methods and techniques to alleviate a person’s distress and disability, and to improve their overall well being. This may involve individuals, couples, families and/or groups.
Anabel Navarro
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, EMDR
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83714 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Patrick Barga
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83708
Hello! My name is Patrick and I work with clients online throughout the state of Idaho. I specialize in providing Counseling through a Catholic/Christian lens. Regardless of your faith, I will work with your own values/sources of meaning to empower the therapeutic process. I provide Marriage & Premarital Counseling, Family Counseling, and Individual Counseling for anyone struggling with family and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and panic, complex trauma, coping with stress, pornography, and men's issues.
Hello! My name is Patrick and I work with clients online throughout the state of Idaho. I specialize in providing Counseling through a Catholic/Christian lens. Regardless of your faith, I will work with your own values/sources of meaning to empower the therapeutic process. I provide Marriage & Premarital Counseling, Family Counseling, and Individual Counseling for anyone struggling with family and relationship issues, depression, anxiety and panic, complex trauma, coping with stress, pornography, and men's issues.
Lisa Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, ERYT500, NCC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83709
Let's make your life better! As a counselor, my role is to develop a strong supportive relationship with you that feels nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive. I help people grow and change by helping them feel safe, empowered, and more of their "real self." My relationships with my clients provide a trusted and secure climate so they can share thoughts and feelings in confidence. By creating a good relationship that is based on mutual trust, honesty, and respect, I will help you get to where you want to be in life. Together, I'm sure we can do it! :-) I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Let's make your life better! As a counselor, my role is to develop a strong supportive relationship with you that feels nonjudgmental, empathetic, and supportive. I help people grow and change by helping them feel safe, empowered, and more of their "real self." My relationships with my clients provide a trusted and secure climate so they can share thoughts and feelings in confidence. By creating a good relationship that is based on mutual trust, honesty, and respect, I will help you get to where you want to be in life. Together, I'm sure we can do it! :-) I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation.
Terra Holbrook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83702
I work with adults to unravel the story of their life and make sense of the patterns and behaviors that keep them stuck in emotional pain and discomfort. I use a variety of modalities and experiential therapies, over one to four days, in intensive individual therapy. This model provides extended therapy to those looking for relief and resolution in a shorter amount of time and provides more comprehensive healing than tradition talk therapy.
I work with adults to unravel the story of their life and make sense of the patterns and behaviors that keep them stuck in emotional pain and discomfort. I use a variety of modalities and experiential therapies, over one to four days, in intensive individual therapy. This model provides extended therapy to those looking for relief and resolution in a shorter amount of time and provides more comprehensive healing than tradition talk therapy.
Anita Elderkin
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83706 (Online Only)
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need to talk to someone who understands grief? I am Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement through the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and specialize in grieving, bereavement, and the dying process. I have experience with bereaved parents and spouses, as well as survivors of suicide and homicide. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Therapy, and have helped many individuals overcome PTSD and other types of psychological trauma. I have specialized training and experience with issues related to aging, chronic and terminal illness, and end of life issues.
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need to talk to someone who understands grief? I am Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement through the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and specialize in grieving, bereavement, and the dying process. I have experience with bereaved parents and spouses, as well as survivors of suicide and homicide. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Therapy, and have helped many individuals overcome PTSD and other types of psychological trauma. I have specialized training and experience with issues related to aging, chronic and terminal illness, and end of life issues.
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Number of Therapists in Boise, ID
900+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Boise, ID who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
78% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
72% | Stress |
69% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Blue Cross |
64% | Regence |
62% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Boise, ID see their clients
76% | In Person and Online | |
24% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
75% | Female | |
24% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.