I believe healing begins by experiencing unconditional acceptance and understanding in a counseling relationship. As your counselor I will create a warm, inclusive, respectful, and safe environment as we work together to gain insight into your current struggles. Together we will explore how past events have shaped your beliefs, self perception and behaviors affecting current relationships and your ability to cope with past and present challenges. With this insight you can begin to increase self awareness and acceptance. We will work together to strengthen the skills you already possess and develop new strategies to help navigate through the tragedies and challenges in your life.
I create a safe, inclusive and nurturing
environment for individuals, couples and
families seeking help with:
-Anxiety
-Depression
-BiPolar Disorder
-Grief & Loss
-Trauma Recovery & PTSD
-Stress Management
-Relationship issues
-Major Life Changes
-Self Esteem and Personal Growth
With specialized training in:
-EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy Levels 1 & 2
-EFT Emotional Freedom Technique
-Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
-And specialized experience working with members of the LGBT community.
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Idaho State University in 1988 and a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University in 2007. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with the State of Idaho and a National Certified Counselor with NBCC. I am registered with the State of Idaho to provide supervision for counseling interns and post graduate counselors working toward licensure. In addition, I serve on the board as Treasurer of the Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association.
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