Therapists in Boise, ID
Stephanie Epstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702 (Online Only)
Stephanie is always client centered and rooted in evidence-based practices. She has received extensive training in various modalities address diagnoses of complex trauma/PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, addiction issues, and dissociative disorders. She believes the decision to enter therapy is courageous, and the path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that each person be witnessed, seen, and held in a compassionate and supportive space.
Stephanie is always client centered and rooted in evidence-based practices. She has received extensive training in various modalities address diagnoses of complex trauma/PTSD, borderline personality disorder, bipolar, addiction issues, and dissociative disorders. She believes the decision to enter therapy is courageous, and the path of self-discovery and fulfillment is one of the most profound journeys on which we embark. This path requires that each person be witnessed, seen, and held in a compassionate and supportive space.
Elena Marchesan Lopez
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CRC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83704 (Online Only)
Elena is experienced working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, and has a passion for transition youth at risk. With strength-based interventions she hopes to empower her clients to their fullest potential; adding in play therapy, somatic approaches to foster an engaging and accepting therapeutic environment. With the four languages she speaks, she hopes to continue to bring access to counseling services to various communities in need by proving Telehealth to clients living in rural areas.
Elena is experienced working with individuals on the Autism spectrum, and has a passion for transition youth at risk. With strength-based interventions she hopes to empower her clients to their fullest potential; adding in play therapy, somatic approaches to foster an engaging and accepting therapeutic environment. With the four languages she speaks, she hopes to continue to bring access to counseling services to various communities in need by proving Telehealth to clients living in rural areas.
Susan Virginia Pennington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83702
I applaud you for making the first step in looking for a therapist. You may be feeling frustrated and thinking that you are out of hope. Are you lonely and isolated in your pain? Let your pain be the messenger; it is informing you to take action. It is time to make a change. While nothing that you are going through is easy, this pain is the catalyst for growth. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples repair, reconnect and rejuvenate their relationships.
I applaud you for making the first step in looking for a therapist. You may be feeling frustrated and thinking that you are out of hope. Are you lonely and isolated in your pain? Let your pain be the messenger; it is informing you to take action. It is time to make a change. While nothing that you are going through is easy, this pain is the catalyst for growth. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples repair, reconnect and rejuvenate their relationships.
Kris Angstman
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83703
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about helping those I work with reconnect to their own inherent wisdom. I enjoy working with adults from various backgrounds. I strive to meet you where you are and support your healing journey.
I am passionate about helping those I work with reconnect to their own inherent wisdom. I enjoy working with adults from various backgrounds. I strive to meet you where you are and support your healing journey.
Azia Lee Zajanc
LPC Intern, BS
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83713
When daily life stressors occur it is common to feel overwhelmed. My greatest passion in life is to assist in the healing needed for those that have been through any form of hardship, reuniting that person with their thriving selves. I help my clients to find those healthy perceptions of who they are and resolve relationship conflicts within marriages, couples, and friends. Aiding a client while they connect with that sense of inner peace and purpose in life can lead to a more fulfilling future. I am an advanced graduate student, pursuing my LPC counseling license, and I am located at The Counseling Center at Tree City in Boise.
When daily life stressors occur it is common to feel overwhelmed. My greatest passion in life is to assist in the healing needed for those that have been through any form of hardship, reuniting that person with their thriving selves. I help my clients to find those healthy perceptions of who they are and resolve relationship conflicts within marriages, couples, and friends. Aiding a client while they connect with that sense of inner peace and purpose in life can lead to a more fulfilling future. I am an advanced graduate student, pursuing my LPC counseling license, and I am located at The Counseling Center at Tree City in Boise.
Tina Sheehy
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83709 (Online Only)
I have been at this for a long time and I feel that people know what's best and what they want for themselves, but they don't know how to get there at times. They need help, support and confidence in themselves to get there. There are so many variables that get in the way including various forms of abuse, mental health issues, family problems and drug and alcohol issues. I love to help clients work through these issues and concerns to help them restore confidence in themselves and be able to trust their own decisions. Most of all they deserve to look forward to their future!
I have been at this for a long time and I feel that people know what's best and what they want for themselves, but they don't know how to get there at times. They need help, support and confidence in themselves to get there. There are so many variables that get in the way including various forms of abuse, mental health issues, family problems and drug and alcohol issues. I love to help clients work through these issues and concerns to help them restore confidence in themselves and be able to trust their own decisions. Most of all they deserve to look forward to their future!
Lisa Simonson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, EMDR, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702
In my 11 years of experience as a counselor, I understand how challenging it can be to ask for help. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for clients who are going through challenges. My office is a very private space that provides privacy and confidentiality. I enjoy working with different kinds of people and have facilitated support groups for women and LBGTQ communities. My focus is on wellness and hope for a healthier life.
In my 11 years of experience as a counselor, I understand how challenging it can be to ask for help. My goal is to create a safe and warm environment for clients who are going through challenges. My office is a very private space that provides privacy and confidentiality. I enjoy working with different kinds of people and have facilitated support groups for women and LBGTQ communities. My focus is on wellness and hope for a healthier life.
Karen Canfield
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83709
My name is Karen Canfield I am an Idaho girl and grew up in the Boise area. I have been married for 39 years and have 3 children and one granddaughter. I went to Boise State University and graduated with my undergraduate degree as well as my Masters degree. I have been a mental health counselor in the Treasure Valley for the last 22 years. I enjoy working with people and helping sort out the various issues you may be experiencing. I want you to feel comfortable to share with me anything that you feel is important to share. You will find unconditional positive regard in my practice.
My name is Karen Canfield I am an Idaho girl and grew up in the Boise area. I have been married for 39 years and have 3 children and one granddaughter. I went to Boise State University and graduated with my undergraduate degree as well as my Masters degree. I have been a mental health counselor in the Treasure Valley for the last 22 years. I enjoy working with people and helping sort out the various issues you may be experiencing. I want you to feel comfortable to share with me anything that you feel is important to share. You will find unconditional positive regard in my practice.
Anile Nina
Counselor, LCPC, MA, C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83714
Anile believes that her role as a counselor is not to change clients and solve their problem, rather to facilitate change through a process that involves genuine, respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationship with the clients. Further, she believes that despite limitations, clients have the capacity to choose what they do with limitations and abilities.
Anile believes that her role as a counselor is not to change clients and solve their problem, rather to facilitate change through a process that involves genuine, respectful, trusting, and collaborative relationship with the clients. Further, she believes that despite limitations, clients have the capacity to choose what they do with limitations and abilities.
Jamie Van
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83706
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting clients interested in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in July 2024. My goal is to help my clients not just survive but to thrive. I assist my clients in connecting to their deeper selves in order to discover their individual goals, talents, and desires. I'm most effective working with adults who are managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, processing trauma or changing unwanted behavioral/thought patterns. Common symptomology that I treat are: depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Accepting clients interested in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in July 2024. My goal is to help my clients not just survive but to thrive. I assist my clients in connecting to their deeper selves in order to discover their individual goals, talents, and desires. I'm most effective working with adults who are managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, processing trauma or changing unwanted behavioral/thought patterns. Common symptomology that I treat are: depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders.
Brittany Kay Garcia
LCPC, NCC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83701
I provide therapy for adults and highly motivated older teens, primarily through EMDR. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, identity exploration and acceptance, and LGBT+ issues (Including GAS letters). I enjoy helping clients work through childhood trauma and/or ongoing traumatic stress especially with power-based violence, cancer, cult survivorship, religious trauma, accidents, natural disasters, and C-PTSD. Your experience in therapy will be unique based on your goals, strengths, needs and comfort level. Together, we will uncover your next steps to living a more balanced, authentic and fulfilling daily life.
I provide therapy for adults and highly motivated older teens, primarily through EMDR. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, identity exploration and acceptance, and LGBT+ issues (Including GAS letters). I enjoy helping clients work through childhood trauma and/or ongoing traumatic stress especially with power-based violence, cancer, cult survivorship, religious trauma, accidents, natural disasters, and C-PTSD. Your experience in therapy will be unique based on your goals, strengths, needs and comfort level. Together, we will uncover your next steps to living a more balanced, authentic and fulfilling daily life.
Jo Anna Shotiveyaratana
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MCOUN
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83701 (Online Only)
My approach to counseling is grounded in compassion and understanding; I seek to cultivate a safe therapeutic environment to allow flexibility in exploring individual needs. The ultimate goal is to respectfully explore your human experience and discover a path of authenticity. I also provide life coaching to help learn principles that can be applied to your unique mental health journey.
My approach to counseling is grounded in compassion and understanding; I seek to cultivate a safe therapeutic environment to allow flexibility in exploring individual needs. The ultimate goal is to respectfully explore your human experience and discover a path of authenticity. I also provide life coaching to help learn principles that can be applied to your unique mental health journey.
C Laray Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, BS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83713
Dedicated to fostering healing & self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is a blend of trauma-sensitive, attachment-based, & psychodynamic perspectives. I specialize in working with individuals & couples with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, & life transitions. Creating a supportive space for self-awareness, my goal is to guide you toward a clearer sense of self, more authentic relationships, & positive change. My journey in the mental health field stems from a profound curiosity about the human mind and a genuine desire to assist individuals in overcoming life's challenges.
Dedicated to fostering healing & self-discovery, my therapeutic approach is a blend of trauma-sensitive, attachment-based, & psychodynamic perspectives. I specialize in working with individuals & couples with traumatic backgrounds, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, & life transitions. Creating a supportive space for self-awareness, my goal is to guide you toward a clearer sense of self, more authentic relationships, & positive change. My journey in the mental health field stems from a profound curiosity about the human mind and a genuine desire to assist individuals in overcoming life's challenges.
Casey Burkett
Counselor, LCPC, NCC, CS, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83703
If you are here searching for a counselor, then something has probably happened in your life to cause you suffering. And, I imagine, you would like to do something about that to change. Yet, so often you feel stuck! -- stuck in patterns of behavior that keep you entrenched in that misery. I want to help you get to the roots of whatever is causing you pain, to help you make peace with events in life that you cannot change, and to help you find the knowledge and courage to make changes in ways that best serve you!
If you are here searching for a counselor, then something has probably happened in your life to cause you suffering. And, I imagine, you would like to do something about that to change. Yet, so often you feel stuck! -- stuck in patterns of behavior that keep you entrenched in that misery. I want to help you get to the roots of whatever is causing you pain, to help you make peace with events in life that you cannot change, and to help you find the knowledge and courage to make changes in ways that best serve you!
Tera Miller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83705 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Figuring out you need extra guidance can be difficult to come to terms with. In a society where we are constantly hustling and bustling around to make ends meet, we often put our self care and mental/emotional hygiene on the back burner until it becomes a mess. Mental health is important in making sure all aspects of wellness support balance. As a therapist, I seek to increase understanding of the self and encourage growth in a non-judgmental and gently nurturing atmosphere. I specialize in treating Trauma, Trafficking, Borderline Personality Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression.
Figuring out you need extra guidance can be difficult to come to terms with. In a society where we are constantly hustling and bustling around to make ends meet, we often put our self care and mental/emotional hygiene on the back burner until it becomes a mess. Mental health is important in making sure all aspects of wellness support balance. As a therapist, I seek to increase understanding of the self and encourage growth in a non-judgmental and gently nurturing atmosphere. I specialize in treating Trauma, Trafficking, Borderline Personality Disorder, Conduct Disorder, Relationships, Anxiety, Depression.
Nicole Berenger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83705
Not accepting new clients
**Currently NOT taking new clients** Sometimes life leaves you with wounds to tend to without instruction on how to heal them. Whether it’s the emotional equivalent of a light scratch or a deep cut, I’m here to help you understand your emotional injuries and support you in healing them. I work with individuals to identify and challenge barriers to wellness, build resilience, reconnect to self, and create a path towards a life well lived. My approach to counseling is person-centered, eclectic, and highly attuned to your unique needs and preferences.
**Currently NOT taking new clients** Sometimes life leaves you with wounds to tend to without instruction on how to heal them. Whether it’s the emotional equivalent of a light scratch or a deep cut, I’m here to help you understand your emotional injuries and support you in healing them. I work with individuals to identify and challenge barriers to wellness, build resilience, reconnect to self, and create a path towards a life well lived. My approach to counseling is person-centered, eclectic, and highly attuned to your unique needs and preferences.
Kimberly Hinrichs, LCSW, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83704
Not accepting new clients
***Currently not accepting new clients*** I believe that healing in counseling begins with the formation of a therapeutic relationship, built on a foundation of trust, honesty, and collaboration. I approach my clients with respect and compassion to help you work from your strengths to make changes in your life. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach in order to help you address and meet your goals.
***Currently not accepting new clients*** I believe that healing in counseling begins with the formation of a therapeutic relationship, built on a foundation of trust, honesty, and collaboration. I approach my clients with respect and compassion to help you work from your strengths to make changes in your life. I work from a client-centered, strengths-based approach in order to help you address and meet your goals.
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Michael P. Kuffel
Counselor, MA, LCPC, ACS
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Garden City, ID 83714
Not accepting new clients
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I provide clinical counseling, consultation, and supervision services for adults from all walks of life. I am part of the LGBTQIAP2S+ family. I am polyam/kink/SW affirming. I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified Therapist in Eye-Movement Desensitization/ Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Collaboratively, we explore your past so as to better understand its impact on you in the present. I welcome the opportunity the meet you and hopefully work with you.
I am not accepting new clients at this time. I provide clinical counseling, consultation, and supervision services for adults from all walks of life. I am part of the LGBTQIAP2S+ family. I am polyam/kink/SW affirming. I am an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and Certified Therapist in Eye-Movement Desensitization/ Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Collaboratively, we explore your past so as to better understand its impact on you in the present. I welcome the opportunity the meet you and hopefully work with you.
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Jan Sommer
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hailey, ID 83333 (Online Only)
If you are searching for a warm, supportive and common sense approach to your mental health needs, I think you'll find what you need. In over 30 years I've helped many clients achieve results they've been happy with. Whether its a new way of looking at or a more positive approach to life's issues, I will partner with you to reach your goals. I've worked with individuals, couples and families on achieving resolution to mental health dilemmas.
If you are searching for a warm, supportive and common sense approach to your mental health needs, I think you'll find what you need. In over 30 years I've helped many clients achieve results they've been happy with. Whether its a new way of looking at or a more positive approach to life's issues, I will partner with you to reach your goals. I've worked with individuals, couples and families on achieving resolution to mental health dilemmas.
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What is the most successful approach to treating borderline personality disorder?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is considered the gold standard of treatment for borderline personality disorder. An evidence-based treatment, it addresses the extreme emotional reactivity, the relationship difficulties, and the acts of self-harm that create so much distress for BPD patients. DBT is a comprehensive program that includes both regular individual psychotherapy sessions and weekly group sessions of skills training.
What happens in treatment of borderline personality disorder?
Treatment typically consists of weekly individual therapy sessions that last an hour and group skill-focused instructional sessions that may last up to two hours. Patients are typically given homework “assignments” in which they are asked to practice in their daily life the skills they acquire in therapy. Patients also keep a diary tracking their emotions and impulses as a way to know which situations are most problematic and to help them gain control over their own behavior. Difficult situations and feelings are typically reviewed in therapy sessions and more constructive solutions found.
What kinds of problems does BPD treatment help with?
DBT was initially developed to dampen the self-destructive impulses of chronically suicidal patients. It is now the treatment of choice for borderline personality disorder, a serious condition marked by extreme emotional reactivity, relationship instability, and self-injurious behaviors. Treatment of BPD helps patients tolerate the flux of emotions without acting on them, often with a specific focus on tolerating negative emotions. DBT addresses the core problems of BPD—fear of abandonment, low self-esteem, and impulsivity.
What is the goal of treatment in borderline personality disorder?
The goal of treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) is to relieve the extreme emotional distress that patients experience—to curb their emotional reactivity, to minimize their inclination to self-harm, and to reduce their impulsivity. Toward these ends, patients are not only taught an array of new coping skills and techniques for emotional regulation, they are given opportunities to practice them. Another major goal of treatment is interpersonal effectiveness; patients learn and problem-solve ways to effectively communicate in relationships, especially how to ask for what they need as a way to minimize hurt feelings.