Narrative Therapists in 83703

Dr. Fortunati specializes in working with children from age 3 to young adulthood who have experienced or are experiencing trauma, attachment disorders, complicated grief, ambiguous loss through parental (or a loved ones) incarceration, divorce, deployment, and/or parental (or a loved ones) addiction, and self-harm/suicidality. She has extensive experience working with traditional and nontraditional caregivers through parenting and co-parenting as well as working with and advocating for children in Special Education within a public school setting.

I am a compassionate and encouraging therapist and an attentive listener. I understand how hard it can be to seek help or to open up to a new person. I provide a safe and nonjudgmental situation in which to process anything you might need to. I believe that counseling is the process of working toward understanding yourself to have a happy and fulfilled life. I really enjoy helping others through that process.

Making the decision to seek counseling takes courage, and I understand how overwhelming it can be to find the right counselor. As your guide, I offer my full self—my experiences, education, and unwavering support—in our sessions. Together, we'll build a safe space, free of judgment, where you're embraced with unconditional acceptance. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or exploring relationships and identity, I'm here to meet you where you are. I'm committed to supporting you through every step of your journey towards healing and self-discovery.

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! As a therapist, I love to hear each client’s unique story and I am excited to work with people from different backgrounds. My goal as a therapist is to empower my clients to live their most authentic lives. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where we work collaboratively toward your goals. I believe that my clients are the experts of their own lives. I help my clients to navigate and understand who they are.

If you've experienced trauma, including early childhood trauma, struggling with attachments, going through a life transitions including divorce, want to work on shame resilience, have self worth issues and/or need grief and loss support, I can help. Choosing to look at where you're at in your life & obtaining support while you do it, is one of the BRAVEST things you can do for yourself. Finding your voice, standing your ground, rewriting old narratives & healing from the experiences which left their mark on you, is possible! Helping guide my clients through this process is what I'm passionate about. Service Areas: OR, ID, & TN

I understand that the thought of going to therapy can generate massive feelings of anxiety, but really, therapy is a hopeful process, one of realizing your strengths and learning more advantageous approaches to the challenges life can bring. I specialize in therapy with adolescents and adults, couples, individuals, families and blended families.

If you take two things away from this profile, please take heart in this: Hope is possible and there is purpose and meaning even in the really hard stuff. I believe you can experience life wholeheartedly. Sometimes we just need a trusting, therapeutic relationship and the opportunity to process deep feelings, memories, current experiences, and relationships.

I am a dedicated clinical social worker with expertise in the specialized areas of trauma, LGBTQI+ issues, and relationship dynamics. My practice encompasses working with individuals, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to PTSD, neuro-diversity, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.

Founder of Reset Life Counseling & Coaching LLC and The Coaching Educator LLC. I have earned a Masters of Education in School Counseling from Notre Dame College and earned my Post Certification in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University. I am a certified Professional Coach and Global Career Development Facilitator. I have been self-employed for 16 years working with teenagers, young adults, individuals, and couples . I believe counseling should be solutions based and client centered. I approach counseling through a Judeo Christian lens, however I provide secular counseling as well.

I have a Christian worldview. This means my personal values are aligned with my faith. Does this mean I only accept clients who share the same values? No. I accept clients who seek me out because of my experience, skills, and abilities. I have provided competent, compassionate, ethical, and effective care to people from many walks of life. Please visit my website to learn more. I work with individuals entering treatment for most mental health conditions. I have additional training and enjoy working with people with addiction, couples and families, and marginalized populations.

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.

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.

Making the decision to reach out to a counselor is a big step. I am passionate about helping individuals understand and overcome personal challenges in a safe, supportive and collaborative space. I have been working in the counseling field for 12+ years. The experience of living in different countries has shaped my worldview by respecting and integrating each individual’s culture and values. I relocated to Idaho in 2019 and obtained my Master’s in Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University in 2023. I am passionate about serving the Latinx community as a bilingual counselor and also welcome all backgrounds and identities.

I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation prior to any therapy intake. This consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your therapeutic goals, explore my approach to therapy, review costs, schedule your initial intake and address any questions you may have. This ensures we start our journey with clarity and mutual understanding.

Dr. Ami Owen received her undergraduate degree in Social Science and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s in General Family Therapy with an advanced emphasis on families and trauma. Dr. Owen also received a Doctorate in Counseling and is a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional. She is licensed in ID, WA, AZ, TX, FL, CA, UT and is a nationally approved supervisor through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). She takes delight in mentoring therapists on the complexities of family systems and consults with providers across the country to improve systems approaches.

I'm a client-centered therapist practicing from a trauma-informed lens at Keys Counseling Solutions in Meridian, off Eagle Highway on Titanium Place. I believe that the client knows themself better than I do, and I guide clients to find ways to help themselves rather than telling them what to do. I recognize that therapy is a collaborative process and each individual has unique needs and goals. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space for self-exploration, skill-building, and healing.

Much of my focus is working with men struggling with what it means to be a man in today’s world. I also focus on clients experiencing the anxiety of transitioning out of a restrictive and domineering faith, hoping to embrace a more secular way of life - with an emphasis on ex-LDS. I work with clients experiencing difficulties in their primary relationships surrounding intimacy, vulnerability and codependence. Similarly, I have experience working with people struggling with their own relationship to sex, sexuality and sexual identity. I have significant experience working with people struggling with alcohol and drug addiction.

Now accepting clients for day and evening sessions! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that utilizes an integrative approach to focus on the needs of my clients. As a client centered counselor, I will provide support and guidance to help you build awareness and find solutions to your identified issues.