Therapists in Sandpoint, ID

Navigating through life can become burdensome alone. As your therapist, I help support the improvement of your relationships both at home with family and others in your work or community lives. Clients will find my approach supportive and inviting. You are able to set their own goals and through our work together we will build communication, conflict resolution, and relationship skills. If you would like to learn more about therapy and how counseling process works, please reach out. I am ready to meet you.

Welcome to my Psychology Today profile; my name is Bonnie Martinez. I am a pre-licensed MFTI at Waves of Hope Counseling. I am a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges and achieve personal growth. With a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, over a year of direct experience in the field, and numerous years of experience with faith-based counseling in the church, I am equipped with the knowledge and skills to provide effective therapy to my clients.

Hello and Welcome! My name is Lauren Luchini, I am a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist in Coeur d'Alene, called Grace Ridge Counseling. Beware, I am not your average therapist! You will be challenged. You may even be uncomfortable. Therapy is up close, personal, and truthfully it's not always pretty. Its raw, its honest, and it can get messy. I am here to support you whether its a life transition, a loss, conflict with a loved one, or just need a safe place to process any trauma that you may be holding on too. Life is not meant to be lived alone, we are human beings we are meant for love, relationships, and community.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed by the Idaho Department of Occupational Licensing. I have been in private practice since 2012. My passion is the restoration of the marriage relationship, even when it may seem that all is lost (especially as it relates to infidelity and trust). I am well-versed in the treatment of most mental health issues (especially depression and anxiety). I also am now providing EMDR therapy.

We are a group of Mental Health Clinicians that work with a variety of mental health diagnoses. We specialize in working with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship/marital struggles, parenting, suicidality, trauma, career counseling and mood disorders, to name a few. We strive to help people heal and be able to reach their full potential!

Taking that first brave step toward healing can feel intimidating at first. In order to be successful on your journey to better mental health, you need to feel safe and supported. It is my privilege to provide that to the individuals and families I serve as a mental health therapist. The word ‘Assuage’ means, in part, “To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve.” That is my mission; for my clients to feel heard, understood, and to learn some healthy tools needed in navigating past trauma or daily stressors so that they feel less overwhelming.

I have worked to help individuals navigate the emotional terrain of depression, anxiety, grief, and hopelessness, consistently achieving positive results with my clients. In the wake of COVID-19, it's evident that anxiety and fear have become significant components of the emotional burdens we bear as we attempt to "navigate through life." But there is hope, and better days lie ahead. My strength-based approach to therapy empowers clients to recognize their capability for positive change.