Therapists in Bovill, ID
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Catherine J Mundell
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, CRC, LPC
Verified Verified
Bovill, ID 83806 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer telehealth sessions. I am in private practice. I do not answer my phone while I am in session with clients, so emailing me is the best way to contact me. I help people overcome trauma in their past along with depression and anxiety. I also work with people struggling with OCD and chronic illness. I assist clients from the LGBTQ community. My therapies include Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I accept most insurances including Medicaid and accept self-pay.
I offer telehealth sessions. I am in private practice. I do not answer my phone while I am in session with clients, so emailing me is the best way to contact me. I help people overcome trauma in their past along with depression and anxiety. I also work with people struggling with OCD and chronic illness. I assist clients from the LGBTQ community. My therapies include Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I accept most insurances including Medicaid and accept self-pay.
Online Therapists
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Hello there! My name is Brooke Lunsford and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I wholeheartedly believe in your resilience and inherent worth, and together, we can unveil the strength you possess within. Whether you are a teen trying to navigate the complexities of adolescence, an adult seeking personal growth, or a family aiming to foster healthier connections, our collaboration will empower you to find stability, healing, and renewed joy in your life. Visit my website to schedule a free consult with me today, and let's embark on this transformative journey together!
Hello there! My name is Brooke Lunsford and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I wholeheartedly believe in your resilience and inherent worth, and together, we can unveil the strength you possess within. Whether you are a teen trying to navigate the complexities of adolescence, an adult seeking personal growth, or a family aiming to foster healthier connections, our collaboration will empower you to find stability, healing, and renewed joy in your life. Visit my website to schedule a free consult with me today, and let's embark on this transformative journey together!
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Tracie Baker / Assuage Counseling Services, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hayden, ID 83835
Taking that first brave step toward healing can feel intimidating at first. In order to be successful on your journey to better mental health, you need to feel safe and supported. It is my privilege to provide that to the individuals and families I serve as a mental health therapist. The word ‘Assuage’ means, in part, “To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve.” That is my mission; for my clients to feel heard, understood, and to learn some healthy tools needed in navigating past trauma or daily stressors so that they feel less overwhelming.
Taking that first brave step toward healing can feel intimidating at first. In order to be successful on your journey to better mental health, you need to feel safe and supported. It is my privilege to provide that to the individuals and families I serve as a mental health therapist. The word ‘Assuage’ means, in part, “To lessen the intensity of, to mitigate or relieve.” That is my mission; for my clients to feel heard, understood, and to learn some healthy tools needed in navigating past trauma or daily stressors so that they feel less overwhelming.
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Calli Ford
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adult clients struggling with various concerns related to mental health. I graduated with my master's degree in social work from Boise State University in 2016 and have been practicing as a therapist since 2017.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adult clients struggling with various concerns related to mental health. I graduated with my master's degree in social work from Boise State University in 2016 and have been practicing as a therapist since 2017.
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Sasha Krotova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Sandpoint, ID 83864 (Online Only)
I work with women who carry the weight of their negative childhood experiences into their adult lives. These experiences may have manifested into anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a general sense of being stuck or frozen. When ignored or not dealt with, these deep impactful experiences from childhood eat away at us, despite "knowing better" as adults on how to deal our symptoms. The women I work with are looking to find healing from their pasts, to find their voice, and re-discover who they are and where they want to go in life. I hope to support you in this, too.
I work with women who carry the weight of their negative childhood experiences into their adult lives. These experiences may have manifested into anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or a general sense of being stuck or frozen. When ignored or not dealt with, these deep impactful experiences from childhood eat away at us, despite "knowing better" as adults on how to deal our symptoms. The women I work with are looking to find healing from their pasts, to find their voice, and re-discover who they are and where they want to go in life. I hope to support you in this, too.
I am no longer at the Love Factor, but the Love Factor counselors are ready and willing to help you find the best version of who you can be! Tammy has dedicated nearly two decades to helping others reach their full potential. With an exceptional background in counseling, she walks with people through difficult times – like trauma and terminal illness – or everyday life pressures. She even works as a suicide negotiator!
I am no longer at the Love Factor, but the Love Factor counselors are ready and willing to help you find the best version of who you can be! Tammy has dedicated nearly two decades to helping others reach their full potential. With an exceptional background in counseling, she walks with people through difficult times – like trauma and terminal illness – or everyday life pressures. She even works as a suicide negotiator!
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Are you a woman struggling with emotional eating and negative body image? Do you constantly obsess about food and your body and never feel good enough? Do you experience shame or guilt over your eating habits and the way you look? Are you fixated on calories or turning to food when stressed and overwhelmed? I understand the challenges women face in today’s society, where we are pressured to look a certain way to find happiness and self-love. This is not your fault. This is the result of unhealed trauma and living in a culture that teaches women our self-worth is determined by our shape and how ‘good’ we can be with food.
Are you a woman struggling with emotional eating and negative body image? Do you constantly obsess about food and your body and never feel good enough? Do you experience shame or guilt over your eating habits and the way you look? Are you fixated on calories or turning to food when stressed and overwhelmed? I understand the challenges women face in today’s society, where we are pressured to look a certain way to find happiness and self-love. This is not your fault. This is the result of unhealed trauma and living in a culture that teaches women our self-worth is determined by our shape and how ‘good’ we can be with food.
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If you are a parent, student, or young adult who has been pushed past your limits and despite your best efforts you know deep down it's time for help, you're in the right place. If you find yourself sitting in the wreckage of past or your current problems are leading to dwindling hope I have clinical skills to share and ample compassion help you or your loved one find the peace you've been seeking.
If you are a parent, student, or young adult who has been pushed past your limits and despite your best efforts you know deep down it's time for help, you're in the right place. If you find yourself sitting in the wreckage of past or your current problems are leading to dwindling hope I have clinical skills to share and ample compassion help you or your loved one find the peace you've been seeking.
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As an EMDR Counselor, Joe wants to help you see your own wisdom, draw out your strengths, and develop your own solutions. EMDR is a natural way to heal from trauma, and Joe’s training and expertise in EMDR and other therapy tools means that you’ll be able to tackle whatever you’re facing with the right support.
As an EMDR Counselor, Joe wants to help you see your own wisdom, draw out your strengths, and develop your own solutions. EMDR is a natural way to heal from trauma, and Joe’s training and expertise in EMDR and other therapy tools means that you’ll be able to tackle whatever you’re facing with the right support.
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As a therapist committed to the holistic well-being of my clients, I focus on treating the whole person from a psychosocial-spiritual perspective. My practice welcomes adults, teens, couples, and families who are seeking to understand and overcome the challenges affecting their daily lives, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and high conflict situations. My approach is client-centered, drawing from a variety of therapeutic orientations to select the techniques that best meet each individual's unique needs, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate.
As a therapist committed to the holistic well-being of my clients, I focus on treating the whole person from a psychosocial-spiritual perspective. My practice welcomes adults, teens, couples, and families who are seeking to understand and overcome the challenges affecting their daily lives, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and high conflict situations. My approach is client-centered, drawing from a variety of therapeutic orientations to select the techniques that best meet each individual's unique needs, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate.
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Shannon Hurd
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My ideal client is a person or couple who knows that there are hard questions to be asked and is seeking a neutral, caring, and engaging third party to offer authentic insights and ask the hard questions. The goal is to help the client acknowledge, accept, and lift whatever is blocked and help validate what is seeking validation. This may be someone stuck in a pattern or a couple unable to see their strengths while navigating their weaknesses. An ideal client may want someone to hold the space and trust that the clinician will also know when to move forward. My ideal client is open to a variety of modalities for healing.
My ideal client is a person or couple who knows that there are hard questions to be asked and is seeking a neutral, caring, and engaging third party to offer authentic insights and ask the hard questions. The goal is to help the client acknowledge, accept, and lift whatever is blocked and help validate what is seeking validation. This may be someone stuck in a pattern or a couple unable to see their strengths while navigating their weaknesses. An ideal client may want someone to hold the space and trust that the clinician will also know when to move forward. My ideal client is open to a variety of modalities for healing.
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Transformation Mental Health Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Dalton Gardens, ID 83815
Kimberly has twenty years of experience working in various roles with children, family members and individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences, struggle with symptoms of daily anxiety and depression, or relationship issues. She completed her clinical hours at Heritage Health Family Support Services, and served as an ACT clinician for three and a half years before opening a group practice. She completed a Master’s degree in social work and is a clinical social worker, licensed in Idaho. Her therapy philosophy is “Wellness Begins Within."
Kimberly has twenty years of experience working in various roles with children, family members and individuals who have suffered from traumatic experiences, struggle with symptoms of daily anxiety and depression, or relationship issues. She completed her clinical hours at Heritage Health Family Support Services, and served as an ACT clinician for three and a half years before opening a group practice. She completed a Master’s degree in social work and is a clinical social worker, licensed in Idaho. Her therapy philosophy is “Wellness Begins Within."
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Rebecca Barrett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My focus is healing trauma. I know how much strength it requires to make the decision to seek a therapist. It’s important to make time for mental self-care just like you would schedule a workout or physical. Sometimes we all need a little extra help or an outside perspective. My goal is you feel welcomed, accepted, and validated by being your true self with me. If you are seeking to heal toxic patterns or to implement positive changes toward new growth, I provide a non-judgmental, safe place for you to explore the changes that are healthiest and doable for you. I am a skilled listener who offers unconditional acceptance and hope.
My focus is healing trauma. I know how much strength it requires to make the decision to seek a therapist. It’s important to make time for mental self-care just like you would schedule a workout or physical. Sometimes we all need a little extra help or an outside perspective. My goal is you feel welcomed, accepted, and validated by being your true self with me. If you are seeking to heal toxic patterns or to implement positive changes toward new growth, I provide a non-judgmental, safe place for you to explore the changes that are healthiest and doable for you. I am a skilled listener who offers unconditional acceptance and hope.
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No Waitlist- schedule today! You’re worried about your child. They are struggling more than you anticipated and aren't their true selves lately. When you ask them what’s wrong, you get no information, but you sense something is off. If only you could see into their minds and figure out what they need to make the hurting stop. Being a parent is your greatest honor and your biggest frustration. What you've tried hasn't worked, you so badly want to reconnect with your child, but they seem farther and farther away these days.
No Waitlist- schedule today! You’re worried about your child. They are struggling more than you anticipated and aren't their true selves lately. When you ask them what’s wrong, you get no information, but you sense something is off. If only you could see into their minds and figure out what they need to make the hurting stop. Being a parent is your greatest honor and your biggest frustration. What you've tried hasn't worked, you so badly want to reconnect with your child, but they seem farther and farther away these days.
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Tiffany Triplett
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Post Falls, ID 83854 (Online Only)
My name is Tiffany Triplett and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in ID. I became a therapist because I want to help you! If you are currently facing a difficult situation and or one that you have been struggling with for years, it is important to maintain a sense of support and balance in your life in order to effectively navigate life's ups and downs. My goal is to empower you in implementing effective solutions to not only get you through the challenges you face, but to help you thrive and reach your full potential. I'm here to provide dedicated mental health support tailored to your needs.
My name is Tiffany Triplett and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist here in ID. I became a therapist because I want to help you! If you are currently facing a difficult situation and or one that you have been struggling with for years, it is important to maintain a sense of support and balance in your life in order to effectively navigate life's ups and downs. My goal is to empower you in implementing effective solutions to not only get you through the challenges you face, but to help you thrive and reach your full potential. I'm here to provide dedicated mental health support tailored to your needs.
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Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, a recent break-up, or coping with grief and loss, I am here to walk with you through it. I am in your corner. As your therapist I will work along side you to figure out some of the hard challenges you are facing. We can build coping skills, practice mindfulness techniques, or discuss helpful relationship skills to better your life circumstances. If you would like to learn more about therapy and how counseling process works, please reach out. I am ready to meet you.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, a recent break-up, or coping with grief and loss, I am here to walk with you through it. I am in your corner. As your therapist I will work along side you to figure out some of the hard challenges you are facing. We can build coping skills, practice mindfulness techniques, or discuss helpful relationship skills to better your life circumstances. If you would like to learn more about therapy and how counseling process works, please reach out. I am ready to meet you.
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Samantha Roberts
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Post Falls, ID 83854 (Online Only)
You’ve been searching for something, anything to help you. Hoping that just maybe change is possible. You’ve been struggling for a while and it’s like you are drowning. Maybe you are paralyzed by worries. Life might feel dull and pointless. Perhaps something happened to you. Maybe you are overwhelmed with trying to be perfect and meet the needs of everyone but yourself. It’s like everything is falling apart inside even if, to everyone else, you've got it together. You ask yourself how others can do things so effortlessly when you are trying so hard and it’s still not enough. No one really sees how hard this is for you.
You’ve been searching for something, anything to help you. Hoping that just maybe change is possible. You’ve been struggling for a while and it’s like you are drowning. Maybe you are paralyzed by worries. Life might feel dull and pointless. Perhaps something happened to you. Maybe you are overwhelmed with trying to be perfect and meet the needs of everyone but yourself. It’s like everything is falling apart inside even if, to everyone else, you've got it together. You ask yourself how others can do things so effortlessly when you are trying so hard and it’s still not enough. No one really sees how hard this is for you.
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Kathryn (Katie) Sumner Kelso
Counselor, MEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
I feel your pain and I can help. Life can throw incredibly tough curve balls that freeze us in our tracks and take the joy right out of living. We can fix it together if you are ready and willing to do the work with me.
I feel your pain and I can help. Life can throw incredibly tough curve balls that freeze us in our tracks and take the joy right out of living. We can fix it together if you are ready and willing to do the work with me.
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Hello! I’m Haley. I’m a Counseling intern at Up North Counseling. I’m currently accepting new clients. I strive to support my clients in achieving their goals to live a healthier lifestyle. I aspire to form meaningful, therapeutic relationships in the work that I do. I want to make my clients feel like my office is their safe space where they feel they can express themselves openly without judgment. Let’s schedule a consultation to see if I can be the right fit for you! I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve the life you want.
Hello! I’m Haley. I’m a Counseling intern at Up North Counseling. I’m currently accepting new clients. I strive to support my clients in achieving their goals to live a healthier lifestyle. I aspire to form meaningful, therapeutic relationships in the work that I do. I want to make my clients feel like my office is their safe space where they feel they can express themselves openly without judgment. Let’s schedule a consultation to see if I can be the right fit for you! I look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve the life you want.
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I have experience working with people of all ages with a diverse range of backgrounds. I am excited to provide services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with stress, anxiety, substance use disorders, depression, life changes, and trauma among other issues. I have worked in a variety of human service positions for more than 14 years helping children, youth, and families. I approach counseling from a whole-person health perspective which focuses on everyone’s unique needs.
I have experience working with people of all ages with a diverse range of backgrounds. I am excited to provide services to individuals, families, and couples dealing with stress, anxiety, substance use disorders, depression, life changes, and trauma among other issues. I have worked in a variety of human service positions for more than 14 years helping children, youth, and families. I approach counseling from a whole-person health perspective which focuses on everyone’s unique needs.
How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Bovill, ID
< 10
Therapists in Bovill, ID who prioritize treating:
100% | Relationship Issues |
100% | Depression |
100% | Anxiety |
100% | ADHD |
100% | Grief |
100% | Trauma and PTSD |
100% | Bipolar Disorder |
Average years in practice
4 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aetna |
100% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
100% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Bovill, ID see their clients
100% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
100% | Female |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Bovill?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.