Parenting Therapists in Boise, ID

I help my clients navigate the complexities of their relationships, both as partners and as parents. If you find yourself feeling stuck by cycling through the same argument with your partner, or if you want to reduce the overwhelm in parenting, then we will likely be a good fit. In our initial sessions, we will explore your family history to determine beliefs that you formed about relationships - both with yourself and others. My goal is to guide you in better understanding your relationship patterns so that you can heal past family trauma and attain more meaningful connections with others.

I am committed to fostering hope and healing through the therapeutic relationship. Each client is a unique individual, and I tailor the therapeutic relationship towards individual needs and concerns.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Using therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will uncover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be keeping you from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

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.

Teenagers are living through exceptionally complicated times, so it's no surprise that their struggles have become common. I have focused on working with teenagers struggling to overcome a variety of emotional, behavioral, and social challenges for the past 25 years. I am the Owner of Alpine Behavioral Health, where I was also previously Clinical Director for many years. In addition to outpatient counseling, I have worked with at-risk teenagers at a wilderness therapy program in West Virginia and a working cattle ranch in eastern Idaho. I have also led international therapeutic adventure trips to Central and South America.

It has been said that we move at the speed of pain. It takes courage to seek help when the pain of life requires tools we haven't yet discovered. If you are looking for a counselor with not only theoretical but experiential life-tools, I am here for you. I’m able to offer expertise in trauma, anxiety management, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, grief, and parenting issues. My vision is whole-person health: mind, body, and spirit. My approach is based on the conviction that you are the expert on yourself. I support you through the process of finding the answers that align with your deepest longings for yourself.

No matter your circumstance, psychotherapy can have a positive impact on your life and your relationships. It is my hope to act as a guide for those that are ready to achieve healing in their lives. I seek to work collaboratively with clients to explore the best tools for each unique situation. While I am competent in using ACT, DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Systems Therapy, Solution Focused Brief therapy, Somatic and Polyvagal Therapy, working with me is more than a manual. I know each client has a unique modality or evidence based practice that will be the best fit.

You are searching for a counselor for yourself or a loved one. To get to this point there has most likely been a build up of sadness, anxiety, anger, and frustration. You want to find the therapist that is just the perfect fit. I understand how difficult the search can be. There are a lot of options to choose from! I love to work with people across the age spectrum from children to adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and/or parenting issues. If you, or your loved one, falls into any of these categories I might just be that perfect fit you are looking for

Being a kid in this world is difficult! Life has only just started, and for a child/teen, it can feel like things are not going the way one thought and that life is all about what you can or cannot do. Whether it be trying to figure out how to communicate, learning emotions and how to express them, learning boundaries, wanting to vent, or even trying to understand how to interact with the world socially, I am someone who will be on your team to help!

We are a group practice with 10+ therapists who have a wide array of experience working with all ages/populations. Please visit our website for more information about each therapist at www.monarchbh.com We specialize in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is ideal for children ages 2-8 who are having behaviors that are difficult to manage.T he behaviors may be a result of ADHD, custody issues, trauma, oppositional defiant disorder, adjustment issues, aggression and/or anxiety.

The twists and turns of life come at us pretty quickly sometimes, if you prefer guided work mixed with compassionate processing for anxiety, ADHD and parenting support, I would love to help you understand yourself and figure out how we can work through the challenges together.

Life is a rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. We experience hurt, heartache, loneliness, trauma, and struggle that can knock us down and run us over. Life can also be full of beauty, healing, connection, and joy but during difficult and overwhelming times, it can be hard to see the positive aspects of life. Conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD symptoms, and other challenges may be overwhelming and make it hard for you to get through the day. As your therapist I will walk this journey with you, supporting your goals, helping you heal, and celebrating your successes. I believe you are resilient, capable, and unbreakable.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor in Idaho with years of practical experience in couple, marriage, family relationship, and individual psychotherapy that is complimented by my academic and professional credentials. My focus is striving diligently to make a difference. I have worked with clients with a vast range of presenting concerns including relationship issues, anger management, anxiety, stress, parenting, family conflict, emotional disturbance, grief, self-esteem, infidelity, divorce, career challenges, trauma, and OCD.

We all go through difficult times. We experience trauma, uncertainty, and change, leading to overwhelming feelings and emotions, relational conflict, and life-functioning problems. Feelings of anxiety, depression, loneliness, disconnection, and isolation can grow bigger making every day harder. Relationships can become strained which can be hard to navigate getting back on track. I am here to help with that. I work with individuals and families to narrow down the problems, focus on strengths, and create realistic and impactful goals for change.

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.

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.

My clinical specialties include Trauma, Couples and Marital Counseling, Parenting Issues, and a variety of Addiction. Primarily, my areas of expertise are Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Autism, and PTSD.

Life seems to be about meeting people, developing relationships, and leaving and letting go of those same important relationships. I've been a therapist for twenty years and more and am still amazed and humbled by the healing power of the therapeutic relationship.

For the last twenty years, I have worked in the field of mental health, special education, and substance abuse treatment. I have a passion for helping people navigate life's challenges. My approach is down to earth and inviting, and although I am a general practitioner, I have an affinity for working with adolescents, couples, and families.