Female Therapists in Idaho Falls, ID
Kristi enjoys working with people of all ages and in all stages of life, including adults, teenagers, and couples. She is interested in supporting those who are struggling with trauma, depression, questions of self-identity, anxiety, and relationships, as well as a variety of other life challenges. She has experience working with adolescents and adults with suicidal ideation and self-harm tendencies, and those who have had a history of trauma and abuse. She has also been trained in Crisis Intervention and is interested in working with first responders.
Kristi enjoys working with people of all ages and in all stages of life, including adults, teenagers, and couples. She is interested in supporting those who are struggling with trauma, depression, questions of self-identity, anxiety, and relationships, as well as a variety of other life challenges. She has experience working with adolescents and adults with suicidal ideation and self-harm tendencies, and those who have had a history of trauma and abuse. She has also been trained in Crisis Intervention and is interested in working with first responders.
Renae Peterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Waitlist for new clients
If you are reading this right now, you are probably feeling alone or in crisis -- and searching for relief. My work as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, judgement-free environment where you can openly discuss the areas of distress in your life where you want change. I offer a holistic, mindful approach to my practice and am trained in several evidence-based modalities shown to be effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, sexual and intimacy issues, integration and trauma. Whether you've been struggling for years or are in the midst of recent issues now, hope is available and change is possible.
If you are reading this right now, you are probably feeling alone or in crisis -- and searching for relief. My work as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, judgement-free environment where you can openly discuss the areas of distress in your life where you want change. I offer a holistic, mindful approach to my practice and am trained in several evidence-based modalities shown to be effective in the treatment of depression, anxiety, sexual and intimacy issues, integration and trauma. Whether you've been struggling for years or are in the midst of recent issues now, hope is available and change is possible.
Richie Kuipers
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Hi there. My name is Richie. I provide a supportive place where clients can learn to access their inherent capacity to heal, overcome barriers, and live a more meaningful life. My counseling approach is strengths-based and uniquely tailored to promote self-awareness, clarification of strengths and values, and to increase your sense of purpose and meaning. Topics we explore might include life transitions, unresolved conflicts, unmet needs, existential concerns, spirituality, identity development, grief/loss, and interpersonal struggles.
Hi there. My name is Richie. I provide a supportive place where clients can learn to access their inherent capacity to heal, overcome barriers, and live a more meaningful life. My counseling approach is strengths-based and uniquely tailored to promote self-awareness, clarification of strengths and values, and to increase your sense of purpose and meaning. Topics we explore might include life transitions, unresolved conflicts, unmet needs, existential concerns, spirituality, identity development, grief/loss, and interpersonal struggles.
Lisa Calderwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR, CCTP, CTMH, CGP
Verified Verified
Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (Online Only)
I have a very large tool bag to help you move through a variety of issues. I have the equivalent of a minor in elementary education, child psychology and developmental psychology. I changed majors to Social Work and feel my added skills of psychology and education give me a different edge than a lot of counselors in the field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, military veteran's and the entire family. I work with many diagnosis's to find a solution together which suits you best in personal growth. Contact us to work together today.
I have a very large tool bag to help you move through a variety of issues. I have the equivalent of a minor in elementary education, child psychology and developmental psychology. I changed majors to Social Work and feel my added skills of psychology and education give me a different edge than a lot of counselors in the field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, military veteran's and the entire family. I work with many diagnosis's to find a solution together which suits you best in personal growth. Contact us to work together today.
Julie A Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Julie believes everyone has the ability to heal and thrive in their personal relationships. Julie specializes in non-directive play therapy which is a unique treatment that allows children the freedom to express inner feelings, encourages positive change and enhances their inner strengths. Experience demonstrates children have the ability to work through complex issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, divorce and abuse when given the proper tools to do so. Julie provides a safe, validating, and mindful environment where children can display their concerns and challenging emotions using sand tray and play therapy.
Julie believes everyone has the ability to heal and thrive in their personal relationships. Julie specializes in non-directive play therapy which is a unique treatment that allows children the freedom to express inner feelings, encourages positive change and enhances their inner strengths. Experience demonstrates children have the ability to work through complex issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, divorce and abuse when given the proper tools to do so. Julie provides a safe, validating, and mindful environment where children can display their concerns and challenging emotions using sand tray and play therapy.
Joanna Trussel Berg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ESMHL
Verified Verified
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Waitlist for new clients
Life is challenging, change is difficult and joy is obtainable. I love to work with parents, families, and individuals to improve understanding and increase connections in our relationships with each other. I enjoy implementing my 20+ years of clinical psychotherapy experience with each client to increase goal attainment and decrease distress during the change process.
Life is challenging, change is difficult and joy is obtainable. I love to work with parents, families, and individuals to improve understanding and increase connections in our relationships with each other. I enjoy implementing my 20+ years of clinical psychotherapy experience with each client to increase goal attainment and decrease distress during the change process.
Kelly Jianas
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
I was humbled and honored to receive the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Post Register Reader's Choice Award for "Best Mental Health Facility" in Idaho Falls. I am a Christian counselor who attends a non-denominational church. I see clients of all faith backgrounds. I offer EMDR, an evidence-based approach to help heal trauma. I teach coping skills for depression & anxiety. Do you want to learn how to set healthy boundaries? Have you experienced trauma that needs healing so it doesn't affect relationships? If you want to thrive in your life and heal from past pain, I would be honored to help. Please note: I do not offer couple's counseling.
I was humbled and honored to receive the 2022, 2023 & 2024 Post Register Reader's Choice Award for "Best Mental Health Facility" in Idaho Falls. I am a Christian counselor who attends a non-denominational church. I see clients of all faith backgrounds. I offer EMDR, an evidence-based approach to help heal trauma. I teach coping skills for depression & anxiety. Do you want to learn how to set healthy boundaries? Have you experienced trauma that needs healing so it doesn't affect relationships? If you want to thrive in your life and heal from past pain, I would be honored to help. Please note: I do not offer couple's counseling.
Are you having a difficult time identifying the positive aspects of your life? Does there seem to be too many things weighing you down? Life does not always seem to give back what we are putting into it, making the pursuit to happiness feel daunting and unachievable at times. Whether you are in chronic pain or turning to substances to fulfill an emptiness that you may be feeling as a result of past trauma, my personal goal is to help empower you to make the choices in your life that lead to optimal mental wellness. There is hope and I would love to help you explore how to best navigate your journey in getting there.
Are you having a difficult time identifying the positive aspects of your life? Does there seem to be too many things weighing you down? Life does not always seem to give back what we are putting into it, making the pursuit to happiness feel daunting and unachievable at times. Whether you are in chronic pain or turning to substances to fulfill an emptiness that you may be feeling as a result of past trauma, my personal goal is to help empower you to make the choices in your life that lead to optimal mental wellness. There is hope and I would love to help you explore how to best navigate your journey in getting there.
Michele Elsbree
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
Hello - I'm Michele and I've been in practice for the last 16 years working with children and families first in teen crisis center, residential housing for severe and persistent mentally ill adults, as a school counselor in both elementary and middle school setting and then in community mental health. These experiences have given me understanding of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and social pressures. I understand that many of these issues impair a person's functioning at home, school, and with their friends. I've been told that I'm both playful, insightful, and yet straightforward in my approach to therapy.
Hello - I'm Michele and I've been in practice for the last 16 years working with children and families first in teen crisis center, residential housing for severe and persistent mentally ill adults, as a school counselor in both elementary and middle school setting and then in community mental health. These experiences have given me understanding of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and social pressures. I understand that many of these issues impair a person's functioning at home, school, and with their friends. I've been told that I'm both playful, insightful, and yet straightforward in my approach to therapy.
I am here to help you realize who you really are and to express that living awareness. My intention is to create a safe environment where individuals can explore ways to overcome obstacles, release suffering, and live a more peaceful, compassionate, curious, wisdom-based, and joyful life. I also do evaluations for diagnosis/documentation of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and intellectual functioning (e.g. Gifted/Talented; Social Security Disability).
I am here to help you realize who you really are and to express that living awareness. My intention is to create a safe environment where individuals can explore ways to overcome obstacles, release suffering, and live a more peaceful, compassionate, curious, wisdom-based, and joyful life. I also do evaluations for diagnosis/documentation of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and intellectual functioning (e.g. Gifted/Talented; Social Security Disability).
Tiffany Love
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Waitlist for new clients
My goal as a therapist is to facilitate healing for my clients by focusing on the connection between the mind and body. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and continue to be affected by those events. Whether the trauma occurred in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, I believe that people can find peace through the mind-body connection.
My goal as a therapist is to facilitate healing for my clients by focusing on the connection between the mind and body. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced trauma and continue to be affected by those events. Whether the trauma occurred in childhood, adolescence, or adulthood, I believe that people can find peace through the mind-body connection.
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way. - YODA / I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. Beyond high school, I started at Idaho State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in music and then received my Masters degree from Northwest Nazarene University.
In a dark place we find ourselves, and a little more knowledge lights our way. - YODA / I have worked in the mental health field for over 15 years. Beyond high school, I started at Idaho State University where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in music and then received my Masters degree from Northwest Nazarene University.
Brooke Erickson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, CSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (Online Only)
Reaching out for help when life keeps on going is the first step to healing. I work with adolescents and adults in a telehealth platform to meet you where you are at. I am able to provide therapy to individuals, couples, and groups in Idaho and Utah and have extended hours to meet you exactly where you are at in your journey. My area of expertise is working with clients for the treatment of grief and loss, end-of-life and life transitions, disease prognosis and coping with illness, caregivers for children with disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma, family disruption/conflict, and AFCC informed therapy.
Reaching out for help when life keeps on going is the first step to healing. I work with adolescents and adults in a telehealth platform to meet you where you are at. I am able to provide therapy to individuals, couples, and groups in Idaho and Utah and have extended hours to meet you exactly where you are at in your journey. My area of expertise is working with clients for the treatment of grief and loss, end-of-life and life transitions, disease prognosis and coping with illness, caregivers for children with disabilities, anxiety, depression, trauma, family disruption/conflict, and AFCC informed therapy.
Your mental health is a priority, your happiness is essential, and your self-care is a necessity. I'm here to support you every step of the way. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to providing steady support and empowering individuals on their journey to well-being.
Your mental health is a priority, your happiness is essential, and your self-care is a necessity. I'm here to support you every step of the way. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to providing steady support and empowering individuals on their journey to well-being.
I began my career as a counselor in the school setting in 1997. After 20 years as a school counselor, I opened up a private practice, Evergreen Counseling. i became a Registered Play Therapist in 2008 and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor in 2018. In October 2018, I received my Registered Integrative Sandtray Therapist certificate. My passion is working with children through play therapy and sand tray therapy. I am paneled with most insurance companies.
I began my career as a counselor in the school setting in 1997. After 20 years as a school counselor, I opened up a private practice, Evergreen Counseling. i became a Registered Play Therapist in 2008 and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor in 2018. In October 2018, I received my Registered Integrative Sandtray Therapist certificate. My passion is working with children through play therapy and sand tray therapy. I am paneled with most insurance companies.
Larissa Browne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
I work with adults and teens ages 12 as they navigate change, communication struggles, and painful experiences. I strive to see everyone through the lens of their strengths. My goal is to help clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss and grief, effects of trauma, or suicidal thoughts, achieve stability and thrive through use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I rely heavily on mindfulness-based practices to increase emotional awareness that is needed before change.
I work with adults and teens ages 12 as they navigate change, communication struggles, and painful experiences. I strive to see everyone through the lens of their strengths. My goal is to help clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss and grief, effects of trauma, or suicidal thoughts, achieve stability and thrive through use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. I rely heavily on mindfulness-based practices to increase emotional awareness that is needed before change.
Gracie A Hargraves
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404 (Online Only)
Those who seek counseling do for various reasons. For the emotionally burdened, I have used the analogy of swimming across a lake with weights on, and as additional weights are added, the individual is told to keep their head above water. The weights may be symbolic of unresolved feelings of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief or loss, relationship struggles, gender identity issues, addictive behaviors. These issues and others bring people into counseling. The opportunity to realize the totality of one’s human potential and to finally become the best version of who they were meant to be is a fulfilling journey.
Those who seek counseling do for various reasons. For the emotionally burdened, I have used the analogy of swimming across a lake with weights on, and as additional weights are added, the individual is told to keep their head above water. The weights may be symbolic of unresolved feelings of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief or loss, relationship struggles, gender identity issues, addictive behaviors. These issues and others bring people into counseling. The opportunity to realize the totality of one’s human potential and to finally become the best version of who they were meant to be is a fulfilling journey.
I have been practicing in the field of mental health since 1989. I work with adults and offer both individual and couples counseling. I provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can expect to experience empathy, along with meaningful connection. I work holistically, recognizing that real change occurs from the outside in as well as the inside out. I want to help clients examine how they view themselves and change things (thoughts, beliefs, emotions, behaviors and relationship dynamics) that no longer work for them. I treat depression, anxiety, complex trauma and relationship issues. I also work with First Responders.
I have been practicing in the field of mental health since 1989. I work with adults and offer both individual and couples counseling. I provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can expect to experience empathy, along with meaningful connection. I work holistically, recognizing that real change occurs from the outside in as well as the inside out. I want to help clients examine how they view themselves and change things (thoughts, beliefs, emotions, behaviors and relationship dynamics) that no longer work for them. I treat depression, anxiety, complex trauma and relationship issues. I also work with First Responders.
Christine Buxton
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
If you're looking for healing and a way to move forward I’d be honored to support you on your journey. I’m a certified life coach and have a master degree in professional counselor with over 14 years of experience. I integrate research-based techniques with holistic, intuitive, and spiritual approaches to help you heal. I’m certified in EMDR, trained in IFS, mindfulness and meditation techniques, interactive guided imagery, and IADC; a new powerful grief therapy that can lead to a beautiful personal experience with your deceased loved one.
If you're looking for healing and a way to move forward I’d be honored to support you on your journey. I’m a certified life coach and have a master degree in professional counselor with over 14 years of experience. I integrate research-based techniques with holistic, intuitive, and spiritual approaches to help you heal. I’m certified in EMDR, trained in IFS, mindfulness and meditation techniques, interactive guided imagery, and IADC; a new powerful grief therapy that can lead to a beautiful personal experience with your deceased loved one.
Kimberly Porter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Recognizing and asking for help for mental health needs requires courage and strength. I honor that courage. I would like to introduce myself so that you can assess whether I am a good fit for your therapeutic work. I believe that you are the expert on your life and will strive to foster a nonjudgemental, safe environment for you to claim your ability to offer yourself trust and compassion. I will support you in your journey to allow yourself to be human, heal past wounds, and discover your authentic self. We will work to build relationships with your yourself and others that provide connection, purpose, and meaning.
Recognizing and asking for help for mental health needs requires courage and strength. I honor that courage. I would like to introduce myself so that you can assess whether I am a good fit for your therapeutic work. I believe that you are the expert on your life and will strive to foster a nonjudgemental, safe environment for you to claim your ability to offer yourself trust and compassion. I will support you in your journey to allow yourself to be human, heal past wounds, and discover your authentic self. We will work to build relationships with your yourself and others that provide connection, purpose, and meaning.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.