Person-Centered Therapists in Southeast Boise, Boise, ID

When life becomes challenging or overwhelming, having a safe, supportive person to talk can be helpful for change or growth. My aim is to approach you with care, empathy, and safety. Whatever your challenge might be, we will work together to identify your unique needs and ways to move forward.

Hello, my name is Nicholas Anderson and I am a counseling intern with Cultivation Counseling. I am currently working toward my licensure as a professional counselor while I finish my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling at Idaho State University. My goal as a counselor is to provide personalized and evidence-based therapies to clients as I support them through their journey of growth, healing, self- discovery and finding self-compassion. Inclusivity is a fundamental aspect of my work as a counselor and I strive to create an environment in which each client feels safe to explore their story with me.

As a mental health counselor as well as an art therapist, I appreciate the benefits of verbal therapy as well as art therapy, and I use both approaches in my work according to clients' interests, needs, goals and expressive styles. During times when it is difficult to verbally express emotional states, experiences, and thoughts, creative art expression can provide another outlet for communication, self-exploration and problem-solving, especially when paired with therapeutic guidance and support. I use an integrative, creative and person-centered approach with clients of all ages to find the most useful and meaningful way to help.

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.

Welcome! I look forward to working with you. Advocating for your needs is extremely brave, and I am honored to support you in your journey. My area of focus is in assisting adults as they begin to address difficulties in their lives. The counseling process can encourage self-reflection, which often leads to a more meaningful life. By the end of our sessions, I want to have supported your goals, helped you identify strengths and values, and assisted you in establishing meaningful resources that will continue to support you.

The journey to knowing yourself can seem daunting, but taking the first step is both courageous and worthwhile. As a counselor, I believe that every person on this journey can benefit from some help and support along the way. I practice from a person-centered viewpoint and really believe that each of us is capable of making the choices we need to achieve the life we want. With a solution focused, strengths based approach, I seek to use past and present circumstances to carve a path forward that will result in greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and overall wellbeing.

Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the challenges in life. You may be feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, and alone. Whether you are struggling with a current situation or something from the past that is showing up and causing distress, you will be met with compassion and empathy as we work together to find solutions that help you meet the challenges in your life.

Hi! We all go through periods in our lives where a little extra help and guidance is necessary. Whatever struggle may be presenting itself in your life, I believe you have the ability to make it through this challenge with increased insight, compassion and the tools to thrive. I believe treatment works best through a collaborative, supportive and non-judgmental approach where my role is to help guide and equip you with the necessary tools and coping skills. Ultimately, though, you are the expert in your healing process.

Everyone experiences the unexpected. We can't change difficult situations of the past, but we can learn to understand the impact of life events and ways to move forward with ease. Get relief from intrusive thoughts, inability to concentrate, anxiousness, irritability, phobias, over/under reacting, and general feelings of being stuck. I believe in our innate drive to be well. I look forward to helping you feel the shift toward a life worth celebrating. Appointments available Monday, Tuesday, and alternating Wednesdays. Telehealth by special arrangement.

My approach to therapy is collaborative in nature, client-driven, and specifically suited to fit each individual's needs. I have helped clients with issues ranging from the treatment and maintenance of severe mental illness, to working with clients who simply wish to improve their daily lives. My therapeutic style can assist individuals during difficult life transitions, assessing the areas in their lives that need re-adjustment, address pre/postnatal issues including postpartum depression and anxiety, and much more.

Life can be stressful and the way we cope works until it no longer does. At any point, we may experience life transitions we were not expecting. There may be a part of you wondering if perhaps it’s time for a change, to reduce stress, deal with past trauma, create a new or revised path for yourself, or to focus on healing. I believe every single person has tools that they, knowingly or not, tap into even in the toughest situations. Humans are incredibly adaptive beings and the more we have the opportunity to lean into our authentic selves, the better.

Are you struggling with handling your day to day life? Do you feel overwhelmed, feeling sad or anxious? Are you struggling to find your personal meaning and purpose within your life? Are you struggling with developing inner peace?

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.

It can be difficult to change even if we are aware where we would like to go. It can be frustrating when we ask ourselves “How did I get here?” or “I know what is wrong, I feel powerless to change?” These are important questions to be asking and shows an awareness that a part of you is recognizing that your able to change and you’re working on ways of undergoing this process.

Currently accepting new clients. My focus is to help individuals heal, find a balance, and to regain the ability to respond to situations rather than react. As a Licensed Master Social Worker, I understand the importance of creating a safe and non-judgmental space for you to heal. I attained my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and minor in family studies from Boise State University. I specialize in issues found within intimate relationships and trauma. My experience in behavioral health, and on going education enables me to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care.

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.

Do you wake up and ask yourself "why?" If you just answered "yes!" then you have come to the right place. I believe that in today's fast paced world, it is easy to lose sight of our purpose and meaning, which in turn can lead to feeling overwhelmed, tired, and out of place. In our work together, we will work on gaining an understanding of who you are, what you value, and what you need to find fulfillment in your life.

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.

Headlight is proud to offer Boise, ID a full circle of mental health care services, including therapy, coaching, support groups, medication management, and an online library of self-care resources. We make world-class mental health care accessible for everyone!