Grief Therapists in Boise, ID

Let's work together on making a positive change in your life. As a cognitive-behavioral therapist, I work to foster an accepting, positive, and open atmosphere in my counseling practice, and I am glad to help any client that wants to create upward and forward momentum in his or her life. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and attorney with 14 years of clinical experience and 24 years of criminal and family law experience. My counseling practice includes working with adults, children, couples, and families on a variety of issues.

I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, grief, intrusive and obsessive thoughts, low motivation, attention and concentration, and communication difficulties. I also have interests in treating dependence or addiction to technology like smart phones, social media and video games. I have extensive experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and seek to provide a welcoming and affirming space for exploration in therapy. I enjoy working with young adults who are navigating the process of building careers, families or who might be wrestling with their identity or sense of self.

Being an overthinker myself, I have learned the power of implicit knowing and through mindfulness practices holding space to listen to all parts of self. Validating the unique human experience of each of my clients with warmth and acceptance is priority in the work I do. Feeling truly seen, heard, and understood without judgement builds connections with self and others. I enjoy “being a fellow traveler” with my clients as they find their own voice and empowerment to live the life that aligns best for them. "Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed." -Thich Nhat Hanh

Are you looking to cultivate meaningful connections? Is it time for you to look at navigating the complex and often challenging emotional landscape of grief? Do you want to take a holistic focus approach to overcome challenges and achieve goals? As a therapist, I am here to support you when you are ready to embark on your journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. If you are looking for guidance, empowerment, and a safe space to explore your inner self and navigate life challenges I am here to accompany you on this work in building resilience, fostering positive change, and unlocking the potential within you.

I view counseling as a supportive and collaborative partnership where I assist you with working through difficult challenges. Together we will work to develop the emotional safety and support you need to make the changes you want. I know it can be hard to make changes and even hard to ask for help sometimes. I offer a compassionate, welcoming and affirming perspective backed up with tools and skills for problem resolution. With a respectful, caring and challenging environment you are able to achieve your goals.

People seek therapy for many reasons, but most people have one common goal: change. They want a change in how they feel, think, behave or in how they are treated. They want to be truly heard, understood and validated by someone who won't judge or criticize them. They want to heal from their past and feel hopeful about their future. This is exactly what I strive to provide to every client. I’ve helped clients with various presenting concerns including: anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma, relationship and family issues, panic attacks, grief, self-harm, stress and more.

Is your life filled with trauma and despair? Are you anxious, depressed, fearful, grief stricken, or overwhelmed ? Are you looking for answers? What if I were to tell you that you already hold the keys. YOU have the answers within your SELF. Each one of us does. We all possess, at our very core, a centered SELF filled with courage, compassion, curiosity, and other positive qualities. When we allow this SELF to lead, it has the ability to heal our wounds and create a harmonious, balanced state of wholeness. It is my goal as a therapist to walk with my clients as they journey forward towards SELF discovery.

At this time, I am not taking on new clients- - Do you feel overwhelmed and stressed by a challenging situation? You may have difficulty asserting yourself, dealing with a relationship conflict or break-up, coping with grief and loss, building self-esteem, healing from past trauma, adjusting to life transitions, and/or parenting effectively. These situations can be painful and confusing, and people often feel frustrated, afraid, sad, and lonely - sometimes leading to anxiety and depression.

Do you feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety and/or sadness as we deal with unprecedented levels of stress? If you find it difficult to manage life’s stressors, especially now, you are not alone. You’ve taken an important first step in self-care. Compassion, empathy, and understanding are the key components in a productive therapeutic alliance. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address these life stressors so that you can live your best life.

I am accepting new clients. Our minds and bodies do anything they can to help us cope with pain, anxiety, and loss. How we attempt to manage our hurt impacts our connection with ourselves, others, and life in general. We cope in ways such as being disconnected from our body to avoid feeling, becoming overly angry when we feel disrespected, or maybe even isolating ourselves out of fear of being rejected. You can directly schedule an appointment with me at www.finchandfox.com

At Lifepath Counseling & Wellness we provide an array of quality mental health services to individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. Our multidisciplinary staff provide quality treatment of anxiety disorders, grief and loss, mood disorders, PTSD, behavioral disorders, conduct problems in children and teens; LGBTQ populations, as well as stress management, addictions, and many other mental health issues. These services are provided in a positive, respectful and non-judgemental setting to people of all ages, lifestyles and backgrounds.

When daily life stressors occur it is common to feel overwhelmed. My greatest passion in life is to assist in the healing needed for those that have been through any form of hardship, reuniting that person with their thriving selves. I help my clients to find those healthy perceptions of who they are and resolve relationship conflicts within marriages, couples, and friends. Aiding a client while they connect with that sense of inner peace and purpose in life can lead to a more fulfilling future. I am an advanced graduate student, pursuing my LPC counseling license, and I am located at Treasure Valley Therapy, LLC, in Boise, Idaho.

My focus as a therapist is to provide compassionate support to individuals and families navigating the complex terrain of grief, trauma, and/or parenting challenges. With a deep understanding of the human experience and a commitment to fostering healing, I strive to create a safe and nonjudgemental space where clients can explore their emotions, process their experiences, and move toward healing and growth. I believe in the transformative power of psychotherapy to facilitate change, foster healing, restore hope, and cultivate a greater sense of well-being for individuals and families alike.

No one feels shame when they need an “adjustment” at the chiropractor and I see counseling that way—an adjustment in our thinking/functioning that we all need from time to time. Finding the right therapist is important and most of the power of therapy happens when you feel understood, validated, and appreciated. I have a warm and loving personality and I use a direct style to get to the heart of the problem. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother with a lifetime of good and bad experiences that allow me to empathize with a wide variety of people and challenges.

I work with individuals experiencing frequent and persistent Anxiety. Feeling a certain level of discomfort over big stressors is totally normal, however, if that worry does not go away or progresses it may be time to reach out for help. Unmanaged stress and anxiety can lead to chronic mental, physical, and relational problems. Common mental health issues that lead people to work with me include anxiety and panic, addiction and substance abuse, depression, grief and loss, bipolar functioning, and relationship concerns.

Currently NOT Accepting New Clients. Tuesday - Friday between 9:30 and 3:30. Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) enjoys working with adolescents and adults who suffer from a variety of disorders such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress management, self-esteem issues, divorce, relationship difficulties, grief, self-harm, etc. Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) to address PTSD and trauma related symptoms. In addition to clinical counseling experience, worked in elementary and secondary education as both a teacher and a school counselor for 10 years. Session fee $125-$240.

For many of us life brings about unexpected changes and loss. In the midst of change we often find ourselves struggling to sleep, eat or make the healthy choices we wish we would. We may find ourselves shutting down, numbing out or we keep busy, never slowing down. We try everything within our strength to ignore, run from or avoid our pain. What would happen if we stopped, found a safe person, in a safe space to turn and face our pain and begin to heal?

I specialize in perinatal mental health which means I work with individuals who are trying to conceive, pregnant, experiencing infertility, miscarriage or infant loss, and those new to parenthood. In our work we'll get honest about the highs and lows of the perinatal period. You will get to say out loud, the things so many women are thinking and feeling but so few speak of. My favorite conversations are the ones that start with, "I don't know if this makes me a bad person but..." I'm going to help you feel So Normal about the experiences you currently feel guilt, shame, and uncertainty around. And we'll find your path forward.

Brene Brown -"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." Whether you are having difficulty coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, recent loss, ending a relationship, substance abuse, life cycle changes, or career focus shifts, I would love to be a part of your personal journey to healing and integration. I want to assist each client in meeting their personal goals thru discovery, collaboration and therapeutic techniques.