Grief Therapists in 83706

Life transitions, grief, and trauma disrupt the natural flow of life, which may lead to getting stuck in self-defeating thoughts and behaviors with feelings of overwhelm or disconnect. Additionally, difficulty with sleep, digestion, and focus may dominate your daily routine. It takes courage to make this first step towards healing and growth. Do current or past experiences or worries about the future keep you from living your full potential? Are you emotionally, physically, or mentally exhausted? Are you ready to make changes in your life? Then I might be the counselor for you. Together we can take steps to increase your wellbeing.

It is not easy to start the process of looking for support and help when life feels challenging. It can be very stressful looking for someone to guide us through difficult times. Today you are here taking the first step in helping yourself to find balance again. I work with children and adults going through the challenging road of loss and grief. My approach is a holistic approach to grieving. Together we will explore the stages of grief and finding meaning in the process.

I am a clinical counselor and the primary focus of my practice is helping individuals in their experience of grief and loss, stress management, depression or anxiety. I strive to create a safe and peaceful environment for each person to share their story and to be heard without judgement.

I understand that life happens and that during these difficult times a bit of reflection, guidance and contemplation may be needed to direct us towards the path that allows us to become the best and most authentic version of ourselves. My services are inclusive meaning I work with everyone and exclude nobody. Those who feel they cannot be themselves due to judgements or expectations of others are offered an empathic and understanding environment to explore what they really want to be and or achieve in life. I meet you where you are in this very moment and YOU decide the direction of your path.

I have had many professional lives, but the thread between all of them has been a desire to help people. Like so many, I found myself impacted by a corporate layoff in February 2023. Although a difficult experience, it has been the inspiration for me to re-focus on what I am truly passionate about. In September 2023, I opened my own Intuitive Living Therapy practice to help people reduce suffering in their lives. I believe that through intuitive living we all have the ability celebrate our authentic selves. I want to teach you how to trust yourself, so you stop letting the world tell you your story.

I work with individuals and couples who are seeking help to successfully navigate life transitions, relationship dynamics, health and wellness challenges, loss, grief, and bereavement. As a therapist, I consider myself an advocate for my clients; you can count on me to have faith in you and your ability to heal, grow and find peace. I respect the courage it takes to reach out for help, and whether you enter therapy to work on specific issues or to find support for daily life challenges, you will be met with an environment of respect, empathy, and acceptance.

I acknowledge that the decision to seek out healing in the form of counseling is a courageous act. I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where we can work collaboratively. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing and growth. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Have you experienced the loss of a loved one and need to talk to someone who understands grief? I am Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement through the Association for Death Education and Counseling, and specialize in grieving, bereavement, and the dying process. I have experience with bereaved parents and spouses, as well as survivors of suicide and homicide. I am certified in Trauma-Focused Therapy, and have helped many individuals overcome PTSD and other types of psychological trauma. I have specialized training and experience with issues related to aging, chronic and terminal illness, and end of life issues.

Current Openings.My services focus on grief and trauma counseling for people navigating loss, life changes, & various wellness concerns. I believe you are a whole, healthy person, who is struggling. Likely for very understandable reasons, some within you & many outside of yourself. I am committed to build a relationship of unconditional acceptance, trust, & safety for you to express the entirety of your experiences. My role is to help you access your innate drive for healing, wholeness, & interdependence and navigate barriers to your well-being. I offer compassion, education, and support & work to co-create a path back to wellness.

Currently accepting new clients and EMDR trained. People I help want to feel better quickly and my goal is to help you feel better as soon as possible so that they can move on into your better life. People have reported our work together has been invaluable in providing relief to past trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, family struggles, problems with marriage and relationships, sexual issues, loss and grief, issues related to age and life transitions, LGBTQIA+, social justice and race issues, military veterans and first-responder issues, and historical and multigenerational trauma issues.

Trauma, loss, interpersonal struggles, life stressors, and emotional pain are hardships everyone faces in some form, but each individual is impacted differently. Counseling can offer a safe and inclusive space that treats each person as a unique individual and allows them to feel heard, validated, and respected. Although I can help provide guidance and insight, I believe that you are the expert of you. Counseling can be a space to process your emotions and experiences while gaining empowerment, confidence, and the tools to make changes and decisions on your own.

I enjoy working with adults with various issues, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, burn-out, life transitions, grief and spirituality. I have specialized training and experience working with survivors of trauma. The most important part of therapy is the therapeutic relationship. It is important it feels like a good fit for you. You can expect a supportive non-judgmental presence from me. My goal is to support your ability to do the inner and outer work to heal and become your best self. (Please email for initial contact)

Accepting new clients! Times available: Weekly: Mon 10am; Wed 10am, -Life can have its challenges, but I believe in one's ability to overcome and to thrive in life. Whatever it is you may be struggling with, I am willing to help you get through it. This is a place you can be yourself, discuss your challenges, and do so without judgement.

Therapy is a process and my goal is to guide you toward a better understanding of yourself and your choices and to identify strengths and weaknesses impacting your daily living. Because therapy is not one-size-fits-all, my approach is based on your current struggles, concerns and personality style. Your goal as a patient is to one day leave therapy with new insights, tools and strategies to live life to the fullest.

Every person has the potential to heal, grow and live a fulfilling life. I am passionate about helping my clients to find ways to improve their relationships with themself and others. My aim is to not only to remove distress, but to enhance your potential and ability to become the best version of yourself. I work with adults who are struggling with a range of challenges including low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief, uncertainty, and trauma related symptoms.

Disaster strikes and suddenly your well ordered life turns upside down. How do you put the pieces back together? Maybe your life has been stuck for some time like a black cloud within creating fear and despondence. Perhaps your concerns center around your children and how they are coping with life. No matter how hopeless you feel or how dark your situation, freedom and hope are waiting for you. I believe effective therapy shines light in areas where you are stuck and provides synergy for change.

Please contact me by EMAIL. If you are experiencing inner conflict, unhealthy patterns, or feeling stuck; if you face anxiety, fear, or self-criticism, and you seek change-you've come to the right place. I'd be delighted to help you obtain the tools you need to work toward acceptance, integration, and alignment-toward a more authentic YOU. My skills, and the integrative therapy that I offer, combined with strong intuition, have proven helpful for a wide range of problems and disorders. I will guide you through the barriers, and beyond your struggle, to get to the core of what's holding you back from a more fulfilling life.

Kara is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Health Promotions and went on to receive a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in EMDR Therapy and Play Therapy.

Makenna is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a graduate of Idaho State University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Makenna has experience in hospital, school, and residential settings working with a wide variety of clients. Her specialities include working with those with anxiety, mood disorders, grief & loss, and relationship issues ages 18 and older. Makenna also specializes in working in maternal mental health difficulties including infertility, traumatic birth, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss and any additional perinatal issues.