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.

As a first generation American, our owner, Maria, gathered a wide variety of life experience. In Honduras, her native country, she worked as a social worker, providing a myriad services to individuals in need of assistance. Being born and raised in a developing country left her with both sympathy for, and the desire to diligently serve the underprivileged. "So often ignored in the modern world, those in need deserve a helping hand; I have enjoyed my past six years working as a case manager and I look forward to continuing serving my community through Hand in Hand."

*APPX 2 MONTH WAITLIST* Coming to therapy is a brave choice. The right fit with your counselor is absolutely key. I will meet you exactly where you are and help you engage with and enjoy your life more meaningfully and effectively. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience helping adults, teens, and children achieve their goals, heal from their painful past experiences, build a more balanced and integrated brain and nervous system, and love and accept themselves more fully. Every individual's path is valid and worthy. If you feel we might be a good fit, it would be an honor to assist you on yours.

I approach counseling with individuals from a personal holistic viewpoint in hopes of better understanding their world. I believe in promoting my client’s right to autonomy, self-acceptance, and to feel genuine in their experiences and connections with others. My hope as a counselor is to meet my clients where they are at and provide support for their journey, knowing that every connection made has the power to affect each of us and brings us the opportunity to make meaning in our lives. I believe there is power in the unconditional support a counseling relationship can provide. Currently accepting new clients Monday-Thursday 10-5

I am an affirming Boise-local therapist who focuses on Polyvagal Theory and EMDR for the treatment of anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, somatic complaints (ulcers), and other mental health responses for adults, teens, and LGBTQIA+ peoples. I also enjoy mindfulness practices, acceptance practices, and consider my approach as a wholistic neurological approach.

My counseling philosophy involves allowing a client to be themselves and working to meet them "wherever they may be on their own self discovery journey". I have been in the counseling field for over 20 years and have tremendous experience working with several populations. I have learned that individuals have the innate capacity to grow and become their best selves, given an environment in which they can do so. Asking for help to do this can be very difficult. Regardless of the obstacles in your life, you have the capacity to move forward.

Life can be challenging which might leave you wondering about your future. I have been providing individual psychotherapy for adults and adolescents facing these challenges in their lives. Over the last 20 years, I have developed my therapeutic approach to effectively assist people from all backgrounds in dealing with and overcoming challenges. As your therapist, I will strive to provide you with the best quality services possible in helping to resolve personal struggles and increase your satisfaction in life.

Helping Hearts began with a dream to help individuals struggling to process through traumatic events that have created a emotional disruptions and continue to impact your ability to thrive in life. As a clinical therapist, I strive to build a strong working alliance with each client, and work collaboratively with you to provide a safe environment that enables you to process through traumatic events that are creating deep emotional dysregulation. Together we can work to repair past trauma, learn to let go of past hurts, equip you with tools to manage adversity, and revitalize your sense of empowerment to experience life fully.

"Often when you think you're at the end of something, you're at the beginning of something else." There are way too many good quotes from Mr Rogers. He certainly had a way with words and valuable insight that he was fortunately able to share with the world for quite some time. I want to help others to find and understand their own strengths that they may use when they are faced with struggles. Whether you are young or old, experienced or not, you have a strength and sometimes we need a little help finding it. You can visit my website and click "Book Now" which will take you to view my availability as well.

I view counseling as a supportive and collaborative partnership where I assist you with working through difficult challenges. Together we will work to develop the emotional safety and support you need to make the changes you want. I know it can be hard to make changes and even hard to ask for help sometimes. I offer a compassionate, welcoming and affirming perspective backed up with tools and skills for problem resolution. With a respectful, caring and challenging environment you are able to achieve your goals.

My passion is working with children ages 5-12 using play therapy; and women. I treat what I like to call “garden” variety of problems such as: depression, stress, grief, self-esteem, anxiety parenting/school issues are specialties. People looking for ways to cope/experience greater joy. I help individuals develop ways to focus on mindfulness. Having inner peace is critical. Best fit are clients who are ready to make changes and motivated to try new approach. I'm finding clients who come have neglected self care. Put your mask on yourself first" if the plane is down, then help others. We were never meant to do it alone! Brene Brown

I have been helping individuals in the mental health field with various life struggles for the past 13 years. I strive to enhance every individual's well-being through talk therapy, expressive arts, group therapy, meditation, and other creative means to enhance self-awareness to affect change. I work with the whole person to discover ones heart, soul, mind and body and move towards a healthier self. Recovery is a Journey...And you are NOT alone.

(ONLY PROVIDING TELEHEALTH) Mental wellness is a cornerstone of living a full and joyful life. However, sometimes life circumstances can leave us feeling overwhelmed and out of control. This can make us depressed, frustrated or overcome with worry. So often, our own well-being is the last thing on our "to-do" list. Maybe it's time to put yourself first by seeking counseling. Whether it's work, relationships, parenting, or any other life challenge that's got you feeling stuck, let's work together to explore what's working for you and what isn't. There's no need to do it alone.

In my 30 plus years as a mental health care provider, I have found that regardless of how skilled a clinician I may be, I am only effective when I have successfully developed a working relationship with my clients. This relationship is key to addressing issues, providing encouragement, and enhancing the client's personal motivation. To make the necessary changes in thinking, beliefs and behavior, I work together with my clients to bring about about their desired goals. My areas of focus are anxiety and depressive disorders, treatment of trauma, and marital and family issues.

Feeling hopeless, discouraged, or at your wits' end? Dealing with the effects of trauma, relationship issues, grief, loneliness, or stress? Feeling anxious or depressed? Need healing for what has happened to you? Need wisdom and an empathetic ear? Need a counselor to come alongside you? If I am resonating with you, then please do not hesitate to make an appointment. I am available Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm MST. Accepting insurance and new clients. I am here to help you heal, bear burdens, provide insights, give psycho-education, and earnest counsel. TEXT: 208-285-2370, CALL: 208-285-2377, FAX: 208-285-2375

My name is Katie Grohs, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in grief, trauma, and crisis from Northwest Nazarene University, and I received my bachelor’s degree from College of Idaho in 2014 in Anthropology/Sociology. I enjoy working with people of all ages and have experience working particularly with anxiety, depression, domestic abuse, and other forms of trauma.

I work best with clients who are ready to begin the sometimes difficult work of exploring who they are, setting goals, and discovering how to make changes to improve their lives. For those who are not quite sure where to begin I provide support, education, and a safe space to delve into the possibilities of how they might create the life they want.

I want to help you along your path of self-discovery and growth. Starting therapy can be tricky, but I am a compassionate and kind therapist who will do my best to help you feel at ease about this process. My background in social work helps me immensely in looking for and enhancing your strengths and creating treatment plans to help you reach your goals. We all go through challenging times, and sometimes unhelpful thoughts, unhealthy behaviors, and negative beliefs can stay with us and negatively affect our well-being. I work primarily with adults and older teens. I'm passionate about people!

Full at this time. Are you struggling with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, or depression? These disorders could have underlying roots in trauma or intense stress. Trauma comes in many forms; abuse, accidents, surgery, neglect, war, etc. Each of these events uniquely impacts the nervous system. Recovery from these experiences could be key to resolving or managing symptoms. My goal is to help empower you to experience healing. We can't change situations of the past, but we can, together, become unstuck from the automatic responses of the body/mind. Somatic Experiencing (SE) may equip you to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I serve individuals, couples and families with much expertise and experience with various issues and mental health disorders.It is an honor to accompany client's on their personal journey to developing a deeper understanding of their personal challenges, strengths and inner wisdom as well as their personal story. I place an emphasis on developing insight, mindfulness, and empathy and acceptance for self and others. I value the opportunity to assist others in reaching their goals and creating the life they have envisioned while helping to connect individuals with their authentic and true selves.