CASE MANAGERS AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELORS OF IDAHO

I offer an integrative approach to counseling, and I am EMDR trained. I draw upon a range of counseling modalities to provide individualized treatment approaches to meet each client’s unique needs. As a client, you can expect a practical approach to the issues and concerns you wish to address. You will be heard and validated, and you will receive proactive feedback which utilizes the strengths and abilities you possess to overcome your obstacles. My goal as your counselor is to help you realize the life you have envisioned for yourself. As my client, you will learn new skills to facilitate your personal growth and bring about the changes you desire. I have experience helping people with a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, and interpersonal relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I believe you have the ability and strength within yourself to experience a healthy, fulfilling life, but sometimes it's helpful to have someone to guide you through the process. My goal is to help you realize the life you have envisioned for yourself. When you’re ready to take the next step toward healing and awareness, call me for an appointment.  

My work is focused on understanding the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors while working to develop understanding of beliefs and values on which behaviors are centered. The foundation of self-understanding supports change and motivation for growth. Within everything I do is a central goal of helping my clients to live fuller and happier lives through insight, growth, and connection to others. I have specialized experience and training to support care for trauma. I have advanced education in the health science of addiction treatment. In my practice, I have provided addiction and mental health counseling services to highly diverse clientele, including services for concerns ranging from situational difficulties to chronic mental health. I work as the agent of my client, and center therapy on my client’s goals. I will be accountable to you. I will support you without judgment. I will challenge you respectfully and kindly for growth and strength. I ground my interventions in evidenced-based practice and theory. My practice welcomes all faiths, all ethnicities, and is LGBTQIA+  safe.  

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. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families. I truly believe that we can and should move forward with what we are currently working with. Strength can come from within; and sometimes that strength is found during our most difficult times. A few areas that I am more passionate about include relationship improvement, infertility issues, domestic abuse/violence, and anxiety/depression. I have been in the mental health and social services field for over 10 years and feel that my introverted extrovert personality is helpful in relating to others.