Nick Hovda
Psychiatrist, MD (he, him)
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1 Endorsed
Sojourn Psychotherapy, 1525 South Owyhee Street, Boise, ID 83705
Waitlist for new clients
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Are antidepressant medications not providing the relief you hoped for? In my psychiatry residency, I saw scores of patients with depression, anxiety, and PTSD who did not respond well to the traditional first line treatments of antidepressant medications (SSRIs, SNRIs) plus cognitive behavioral therapy. Many had tried over 10 meds and had years of therapy/counseling without benefit. These frustrating experiences led me to develop and pursue interests in mental health treatments that are more likely to be effective—mainly intensive dynamic psychotherapy and ketamine- assisted psychotherapy.
Both ketamine-assisted psychotherapy and intensive dynamic psychotherapy have evidence for effectiveness for treatment-resistant conditions. Both treatment approaches focus on accessing and experiencing (and therefore processing/healing) previously unconscious emotions and desires that often underlie symptoms like anxiety and depression.
Whether you have a treatment-resistant mental health condition or want to try a different form of psychotherapy, I'd encourage you to consider reaching out to me. We can have a brief free phone conversation to chat and help you decide if you'd like to schedule a trial therapy appointment.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Mountain Health CO-OP
- PacificSource
- Regence
- SelectHealth
- St. Luke's Health Plan (SLHP)
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Nick Hovda
Psychiatrist, MD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Idaho / M-16712 Nick Hovda
- In Practice for 6 Years
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
- Certificate from MAPS (Multidisciplilnary Association for Psychedelic Studies) MDMA Therapy Training Program Certificate of Completion / 2022
- Degree/Diploma from University of Washington Psychiatry Residency Psychiatry Residency / 2022
- University of Washington School of Medicine, MD, Graduated 2018
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Nick Hovda
Psychiatrist, MD
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (208) 644-8047
Nick Hovda
Psychiatrist, MD
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- AEDP
- Attachment-based
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Interpersonal
- Ketamine (Psychedelic) Assisted Psychotherapy
- Ketamine-Assisted
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (208) 644-8047
Nick Hovda
Psychiatrist, MD
Location
Primary Location
Sojourn Psychotherapy
1525 South Owyhee Street
Boise, ID 83705
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Nick Hovda
Psychiatrist, MD