Therapists serving clients in Idaho

Katie Keenan

Idaho

LCSW

Hello and Welcome! I am so happy that you have chosen to take this step towards making a change in your life right now. Meeting a counselor online can be empowering and invigorating but can also be a little bit scary since you don't get to meet face-to-face. I am fully understanding of that and would love the opportunity to answer any questions you have about myself or the process, to help make this new step towards change less stressful. My general style includes providing you with the tools necessary to move forward in your current life no matter what your recen...

Dr. Terri Sawyer

Idaho

DSW,LCSW

Hello there! Thank you for taking the time to read my profile page. Being a supportive clinical social worker is one of the greatest joys in my life. I enjoy listening to others and helping them to find a way through tough times. My experience includes a Masters and Doctorate in Social Work and for almost 20 years, I have worked with teens and adults. Currently, I counsel the chronically ill on end of life decisions, help couples navigate marriage and families, individuals with mental health struggles, and teach at a local university. I "retired" after 15 year...

Deborah Russo

Idaho

LCSW

Hello, My name is Deborah Russo and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Boise, ID. with 6 years of experience at the Master's Level . Before I got my Master's Degree, I was a certified hypnotherapist for 10 years. I love therapy and I love helping people. I use a combination of conscious and subconscious therapies to help people make the changes they want to make in their lives. The therapies I use include hypnosis, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. I know that making changes can be very difficult and I do everyt...

Brian Shapiro

Idaho

M.S.,L.M.F.T.

Hello! Very nice to meet you! While I do not yet know you personally, clients have often told me that seeking out a therapist for yourself can be an exciting, challenging and sometimes stressful experience in itself! Which therapist will I be able to relate to? Which therapist might best understand me and my own unique feelings and life experiences? It takes real courage to take this first step on this journey toward self-discovery and change. Perhaps you will choose me to be the one to help guide you. I have over 35 years of experience in practice as a Licens...

Heidi Riddle

Idaho

LCSW,SAP

Hi! I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from USC and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Utah. I am a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) for the Department of Transportation, and a Crisis Counselor for the State of Utah. I have worked extensively in areas such as addictions, domestic violence, crisis assessment and management, and LGBTQ populations. I am also a Field Instructor for several universities, including the University of Utah, USC, University of Phoenix, and Utah Valley University, supervising interns and those working ...

Jennifer Smith

Idaho

LCPC

More maybe now than ever we need support. In our own unique situations dealing with COVID and its impact on us emotionally, financially, as parents, students, employees, mental healthcare is crucial. I understand and value the courage it takes to reach out for help. My primary goal is to provide a judgment-free place to grow through and past what is getting in the way of living a fulfilling life. I've been working as a private practice counselor for over 8 years working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I've helped treat individuals with anxiety...

Janet Huff

Idaho

MA, LPC

Life can present us with challenges that are beyond our control. Sometimes we may find it hard to cope with certain events. Relationships may be strained, poor health may arise, or jobs may be difficult to deal with. We may also struggle with grief or the loss of a relationship. In any of these types of events, we may feel alone and not know what to do to feel better. If you find yourself at this place right now, you are not alone. We all experience feelings of sadness or increased stress at different times of our lives. Sometimes we struggle with finding t...

Danielle Wayne

Idaho

LCSW,LICSW,LISW

What would it be like for you if you could wake up tomorrow and live the life you always wanted to live? It can be hard to reach out and ask for help. Especially when life is stressful and overwhelming. So I want to do what I can to make this process of healing as user-friendly as possible. I do this with a counseling style that has been described as warm, blunt, and with a sense of humor. My clients and I often laugh together. I usually ask many simple questions, because I want to help people reach their own conclusions. I also tend to use a lot of ana...

Somer Brown

Idaho

LCPC

Greetings! I am thrilled to be given an opportunity to share a little bit about who I am as it will hopefully provide insight about my approach in counseling and most importantly how I can help you. First a little about me, I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Biology and I received my Master’s in Professional Counseling while attaining Honors (Kappa Delta Pi). I have also been in the mental health field for 14 years and a licensed mental health counselor for six years. I have worked with individuals in diverse settings and with diverse populati...

Debbie Jordan

Idaho

LCPC

I am a licensed counselor in Idaho, Virginia, and Florida with 21 years of experience. I have a strong background in trauma, secondary traumatization, depression, military members, PTSD/anxiety, TBI, different cultures, LGBTQ, and those who have experienced disaster. I use a cognitive behavioral approach combined with other theories that will be tailored to your specific needs. I have worked with clients who just need a bit of guidance to those who have much more complicated needs. I consider it a privilege to work with people through difficult and/or painful is...

Anna Fautz

Idaho

LCSW

Hello, I am a licensed clinical social worker and a doctorate level student of psychology. I have worked as a professional counselor since 2014 and have worked primarily with helping individuals to cope with anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship problems, previous traumas, and various adjustment difficulties. I enjoy working with my clients to change the way they respond to life's stresses and believe that adjusting one's perspective can increase happiness, success, and relationship satisfaction. I encourage acceptance of personal responsibility, red...

Lorry Stufflebeam

Idaho

LCSW

Hello, my name is Lorry and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Utah with an undergraduate degree in Human Services. I have worked with children and families for over 20 years with direct clinical interventions for the past 6 years. I have experience in child welfare, crisis situations, post traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse and trauma interventions. I have provided therapeutic services to individuals, couples, children and the elderly with a wide range of situational issues and severe mental ill...

Christy Siemons

Idaho

MA,LCPC

I am a licensed mental health therapist, licensed in Boise, Idaho and have been practicing since 2004. I have worked with a wide range of clients, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, self harm, eating disorders, parenting skills, coping skills and life stress. I have experience with individuals, couples, families, adolescents and refugees. I also have helped many people who have experienced domestic violence and physical trauma. My counseling style is warm and non judgmental. I believe in the therap...

James Warner

Idaho

MA,LPC,LCPC

Many years of working as an in-home, multicultural, inner-city therapist and in a Residential Treatment Program for Emotionally Disturbed Children before transitioning to Adults with Developmental Disabilities have provided me with a strong foundation to address a wide variety of clinical issues. My theoretical methods is founded first and foremost in developmental psychology utilizing many other theoretical approaches such as CBT, DBT, Performance psychology, solution focused etc. My passion for psychology began as a professional athlete and then in undergraduate...

Erin Gilliland

Idaho

LMHC,LCPC,CCM

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with 16 years of experience. I enjoy working with children, teens and adults. I have had the privilege of working with family and couples as well. I have worked with a wide range of concerns including, anxiety, trauma, abuse, depression, parent-child attachment, bereavement, relationship conflict, Bipolar, ADHD, OCD and life transitions. My counseling approach involves providing a safe, supportive, warm and encouraging environment. I believe in treating everyone with respect, kindness and empathy. I believe my r...

Traci Kent

Idaho

MSW, LCSW

Hi . My name is Traci Kent and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Idaho. I earned my Bachelor of Social Work at Utah State University in Logan, Utah and my Master of Social Work at The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. I have been practicing for thirteen years working primarily with individuals and couples, focusing on issues such as addictions, family struggles, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, as well as life changes. I believe in a strengths-based approach utilizing cognitive behavioral, Motivational interviewing, solu...

Dr. Amanda Kearns

Idaho

PhD,NCSP

I am a licensed psychologist in Idaho (PSY-203321) and a nationally certified school psychologist (NCSP #53146). My educational background includes a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Wake Forest University, as well as a master’s in Educational Psychology and a doctoral degree in School Psychology from Texas A&M University. I completed my post-doctoral fellowship training at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Most of my experience in school psychology has been working with individuals 0-21 years old. I typically provide services to adolescents and their par...

Julie Thompson

Idaho

I am credentialed in Alaska and Idaho as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), having been in practice since 2007 after graduating from Idaho State University with a Masters in Counseling. I have worked in a variety of settings in Idaho including a university campus, several outpatient mental health clinics, and most recently in a comprehensive residential addictions facility and a community health care center in rural Alaska. Having originally worked as an Occupational Therapist and later becoming trained as a Licensed Professional Counselor, my work pr...

Dr. Jacob Santhouse

Idaho

EdD,LCPC

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Illinois and Idaho. I have 5 years of experience working as a counselor. The style of counseling I most often utilize draws from Narrative and Person Centered approaches and focuses on exploring your narrative and coming alongside you to empower you to more effectively move forward. The goal focusing on strengths and empowerment is not to ignore or gloss over challenges, but to focus on re-understanding the way that those challenges influence our experiences. I have a very relational approach to couns...

Lynn Rice

Idaho

LCSW

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) counselor/therapist licensed in Idaho with 5 years of experience working as a therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My undergraduate education and training is in Occupational Therapy and I have a Bachelor’s degree in Rehab Science in which I practiced and worked under for more than 20 years. My s...