Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Meridian, ID
My specialties include parent-child behavioral support through a parent-child interaction therapy and positive discipline lens, trauma therapy using EMDR, and supporting new and expecting parents through big life changes.
I am here to partner alongside you and be a safe place to let down your walls and move towards a healthier life. Are you a parent feeling lost with behavioral issues? Is a past or recent trauma impacting your life now? Are you an expecting or new parent who is looking for help navigating parenthood? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in trauma therapy, parent-child behavioral therapy, and perinatal counseling. I am trained in grief, trauma & crisis and EMDR. I look forward to meeting you and working with you towards your goals!
My specialties include parent-child behavioral support through a parent-child interaction therapy and positive discipline lens, trauma therapy using EMDR, and supporting new and expecting parents through big life changes.
I am here to partner alongside you and be a safe place to let down your walls and move towards a healthier life. Are you a parent feeling lost with behavioral issues? Is a past or recent trauma impacting your life now? Are you an expecting or new parent who is looking for help navigating parenthood? I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor specializing in trauma therapy, parent-child behavioral therapy, and perinatal counseling. I am trained in grief, trauma & crisis and EMDR. I look forward to meeting you and working with you towards your goals!
Katherine Cooper
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642 (Online Only)
With a focus on trauma-informed care, Katherine works with individuals who are experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and major life transitions. In addition to her expertise in trauma and mental health, In addition to her expertise in trauma and mental health, Katherine also works with individuals navigating issues related to binge eating disorders. She believes in tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs and strengths, empowering them to develop resilience and cultivate effective coping strategies. Katherine is also committed to creating an inclusive and affirming space for all clients.
With a focus on trauma-informed care, Katherine works with individuals who are experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and major life transitions. In addition to her expertise in trauma and mental health, In addition to her expertise in trauma and mental health, Katherine also works with individuals navigating issues related to binge eating disorders. She believes in tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs and strengths, empowering them to develop resilience and cultivate effective coping strategies. Katherine is also committed to creating an inclusive and affirming space for all clients.
I offer evidence-based, client-centered, trauma informed therapy.
I firmly believe finding the right therapist is crucial in a successful journey to better mental health and wellness. A dynamic therapeutic relationship is one of the most influential factors for successful transformations. I know the process of finding a good match can be cumbersome and frequently prevents folks from seeking help they desperately need. I have been recognized for my ability to build rapport with my clients in a warm, inviting, and safe environment. This allows my clients to feel safe while being able to comfortably discuss difficult and sensitive information, while reaching their goals and finding serenity.
I offer evidence-based, client-centered, trauma informed therapy.
I firmly believe finding the right therapist is crucial in a successful journey to better mental health and wellness. A dynamic therapeutic relationship is one of the most influential factors for successful transformations. I know the process of finding a good match can be cumbersome and frequently prevents folks from seeking help they desperately need. I have been recognized for my ability to build rapport with my clients in a warm, inviting, and safe environment. This allows my clients to feel safe while being able to comfortably discuss difficult and sensitive information, while reaching their goals and finding serenity.
EMDR treatment options! Are you looking for lasting change? I can help. If you are struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, or trauma, it can be hard to know what to do or what the next step is. I am here to help guide you on your healing journey using evidence based treatments and strategies. My goal is to provide the most time effective and productive strategies available to get you back on track and enjoying life as quickly as possible. I work with pre-teens, teenagers, adults, families, and couples.
EMDR treatment options! Are you looking for lasting change? I can help. If you are struggling with issues like anxiety, depression, low-self esteem, or trauma, it can be hard to know what to do or what the next step is. I am here to help guide you on your healing journey using evidence based treatments and strategies. My goal is to provide the most time effective and productive strategies available to get you back on track and enjoying life as quickly as possible. I work with pre-teens, teenagers, adults, families, and couples.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Antioch University in Seattle, WA. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and certified in EMDR therapy. I have extensive education in treating trauma. I work with individuals and families who have a variety of problems: painful relationships, impaired self-esteem, trauma related symptoms, acting out behaviors, and general feelings of unhappiness and or anxiety.I respect my clients’ competencies and invite full participation in the healing process.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I earned my Master of Arts degree in Psychology from Antioch University in Seattle, WA. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Clinical Telemental Health Provider and certified in EMDR therapy. I have extensive education in treating trauma. I work with individuals and families who have a variety of problems: painful relationships, impaired self-esteem, trauma related symptoms, acting out behaviors, and general feelings of unhappiness and or anxiety.I respect my clients’ competencies and invite full participation in the healing process.
Communicating Love / Advanced Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83646
Specializing in Trauma repair, you can succeed in resolving those relationship blocks.
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Specializing in Trauma repair, you can succeed in resolving those relationship blocks.
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My experience includes: divorce and single-parenting, adjustment issues, grief and loss, trauma, women's issues, and mood disorders, among other challenges.
Disclaimer: For Clients from Idaho, sessions will be ONLINE only. People come to counseling for different reasons. Some need assistance to change, changing habits or patterns that no longer serve them, shifting focus or reframing experience to feel good again. Some need to heal, from a past or recent trauma, who are dealing with grief or loss. Counseling can speed up the change and healing process. We all need someone to talk with who listens and can accept us as we are, without judgement, to explore ways to make changes that allow us to look forward to the future with hope.
My experience includes: divorce and single-parenting, adjustment issues, grief and loss, trauma, women's issues, and mood disorders, among other challenges.
Disclaimer: For Clients from Idaho, sessions will be ONLINE only. People come to counseling for different reasons. Some need assistance to change, changing habits or patterns that no longer serve them, shifting focus or reframing experience to feel good again. Some need to heal, from a past or recent trauma, who are dealing with grief or loss. Counseling can speed up the change and healing process. We all need someone to talk with who listens and can accept us as we are, without judgement, to explore ways to make changes that allow us to look forward to the future with hope.
Counseling Treasure Valley
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
I provide Individual and Family therapy for adults and adolescents with mental health and/or other relationship/emotional/behavioral concerns (i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss). Every client and family is unique. I tailor my approach to the needs of each client. You are the expert on you!
I provide Individual and Family therapy for adults and adolescents with mental health and/or other relationship/emotional/behavioral concerns (i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss). Every client and family is unique. I tailor my approach to the needs of each client. You are the expert on you!
My clinical experience ranges from helping clients with complex trauma, neurodivergence, grief/loss and parenting skills.
Readiness to improve your life falls on a spectrum. Whether you are just contemplating counseling for the first time or 100% ready to commit, I can assist in improving your quality of life and whatever that means to you. My services range from therapy and counseling to consultation and neurodivergence testing - specifically ADHD testing and evaluation. If you are interested in just testing and evaluation.
My clinical experience ranges from helping clients with complex trauma, neurodivergence, grief/loss and parenting skills.
Readiness to improve your life falls on a spectrum. Whether you are just contemplating counseling for the first time or 100% ready to commit, I can assist in improving your quality of life and whatever that means to you. My services range from therapy and counseling to consultation and neurodivergence testing - specifically ADHD testing and evaluation. If you are interested in just testing and evaluation.
Amelia Messenger-Grapp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
My approach to working with clients is trauma-informed and client-led.
I specialize in working with trauma, grief and loss, and attachment issues. I have experience working with adults, teens, and children who’ve experienced domestic and sexual violence, those struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and folks who’ve struggled with addiction. Many of my clients work toward acknowledging and grieving the past so moving forward feels possible. I know counseling can be scary. This is why we move slowly and intentionally, making sure counseling doesn't just feel hard. There are moments of joy and celebration in healing too.
My approach to working with clients is trauma-informed and client-led.
I specialize in working with trauma, grief and loss, and attachment issues. I have experience working with adults, teens, and children who’ve experienced domestic and sexual violence, those struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and relationship issues, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and folks who’ve struggled with addiction. Many of my clients work toward acknowledging and grieving the past so moving forward feels possible. I know counseling can be scary. This is why we move slowly and intentionally, making sure counseling doesn't just feel hard. There are moments of joy and celebration in healing too.
My approach is trauma informed, compassionate, and genuine.
Haunting memories can last for decades and immobilize our hearts. So many life experiences can injure, and keep us from moving forward. That doesn’t have to be the end of your story! Perhaps you're looking to work through un-resolved events from the past, have experienced recent trauma, damage from relationships, concerns with partner betrayal, affairs, or feel triggered. I am an EMDR Trauma Certified Therapist, and I also offer intensive counseling options for those seeking to condense therapy into a more focused and in-depth format to accelerate healing.
My approach is trauma informed, compassionate, and genuine.
Haunting memories can last for decades and immobilize our hearts. So many life experiences can injure, and keep us from moving forward. That doesn’t have to be the end of your story! Perhaps you're looking to work through un-resolved events from the past, have experienced recent trauma, damage from relationships, concerns with partner betrayal, affairs, or feel triggered. I am an EMDR Trauma Certified Therapist, and I also offer intensive counseling options for those seeking to condense therapy into a more focused and in-depth format to accelerate healing.
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I have successfully worked with adults and teens experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, career and educational challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, multicultural and social justice issues, trauma, medical and physical health issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and creative/artistic blocks.
Finding a counselor that is right for you can be a daunting chore at the best of times. During times of turmoil, it can be even more complicated. But having the right counselor for you is an important piece of the healing process. A good counselor sees you as you are today and can support you to become the person you want to be. The first step in creating change is to decide that you want to make a change. Finding an ally to support you through your transition can help you take the next steps into the life you want.
I have successfully worked with adults and teens experiencing grief and loss, life transitions, relationship difficulties, career and educational challenges, LGBTQ+ issues, multicultural and social justice issues, trauma, medical and physical health issues, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and creative/artistic blocks.
Finding a counselor that is right for you can be a daunting chore at the best of times. During times of turmoil, it can be even more complicated. But having the right counselor for you is an important piece of the healing process. A good counselor sees you as you are today and can support you to become the person you want to be. The first step in creating change is to decide that you want to make a change. Finding an ally to support you through your transition can help you take the next steps into the life you want.
Dr. Ron C Bean
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
I completed post-doctoral training working with relationships and combat and sexual trauma on a PTSD Clinical team in VA Hospitals.
Life sometimes doesn't go as planned and some challenges can benefit from an experienced guide. I am a specialist in treating trauma and in working with couples. I seek to help develop the tools needed by each unique client using evidence-based approaches balanced with patience, warmth, and enthusiasm. I try to meet each person where you are, discover the strengths within, and focus on helping you live a life based on what you value. I believe communication and boundaries are vital in all relationships and try to provide a supportive, encouraging, sometimes light-hearted, and non-judgmental space for exploration and healing for all.
I completed post-doctoral training working with relationships and combat and sexual trauma on a PTSD Clinical team in VA Hospitals.
Life sometimes doesn't go as planned and some challenges can benefit from an experienced guide. I am a specialist in treating trauma and in working with couples. I seek to help develop the tools needed by each unique client using evidence-based approaches balanced with patience, warmth, and enthusiasm. I try to meet each person where you are, discover the strengths within, and focus on helping you live a life based on what you value. I believe communication and boundaries are vital in all relationships and try to provide a supportive, encouraging, sometimes light-hearted, and non-judgmental space for exploration and healing for all.
I am certified in treating trauma and dissociation, as well as faith de/re-construction and transition.
The most transformative aspect of counseling is feeling safe and supported by a knowledgeable therapist who will listen empathetically and without judgment. Together we will use your own inner wisdom applied as "medicine" to overcome obstacles - whether they are internal (low self-esteem, critical inner voice, shame, childhood traumas) or external (loss of a loved one, partner betrayal, family issues). My style utilizes psychodynamic and relational emphasis, with EMDR support as needed.
I am certified in treating trauma and dissociation, as well as faith de/re-construction and transition.
The most transformative aspect of counseling is feeling safe and supported by a knowledgeable therapist who will listen empathetically and without judgment. Together we will use your own inner wisdom applied as "medicine" to overcome obstacles - whether they are internal (low self-esteem, critical inner voice, shame, childhood traumas) or external (loss of a loved one, partner betrayal, family issues). My style utilizes psychodynamic and relational emphasis, with EMDR support as needed.
I specialize in addressing the profound impacts of PTSD and trauma, with a high level of expertise in EMDR therapy for both adults and children.
Welcome to a place where both children and adults discover a comforting haven, filled with therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique needs. I embrace an empathetic and holistic approach, ensuring a safe, genuine, and nurturing environment for all. I'm deeply driven by my unwavering dedication to support children and pre-teens aged three to eleven. Through both directive and non-directive play therapy, we embark on a transformative journey. Harnessing the natural language of play, I empower children to express their emotions and resolve conflicts.
I specialize in addressing the profound impacts of PTSD and trauma, with a high level of expertise in EMDR therapy for both adults and children.
Welcome to a place where both children and adults discover a comforting haven, filled with therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique needs. I embrace an empathetic and holistic approach, ensuring a safe, genuine, and nurturing environment for all. I'm deeply driven by my unwavering dedication to support children and pre-teens aged three to eleven. Through both directive and non-directive play therapy, we embark on a transformative journey. Harnessing the natural language of play, I empower children to express their emotions and resolve conflicts.
I am a trained Brainspotting therapist which reveals a client’s unprocessed traumas through fixed eye positions which helps the flow of information between the "thinking brain" and the "reactive brain".
Seeking help from a stranger during times of struggle takes a vast amount of strength and courage. It is that strength and courage that we will lean on and explore together in order to navigate the difficulties life throws our way. As a counselor, I primarily utilize Brainspotting. I also utilize EMDR and a systemic, strength based approach, primarily Cognitive Behavior therapy, to assist individuals and families with enhancing their existing assets to realize their treatment goals. My clinical experience is diverse and includes working with adolescents, and adults, as well as marital, couples, and family therapy.
I am a trained Brainspotting therapist which reveals a client’s unprocessed traumas through fixed eye positions which helps the flow of information between the "thinking brain" and the "reactive brain".
Seeking help from a stranger during times of struggle takes a vast amount of strength and courage. It is that strength and courage that we will lean on and explore together in order to navigate the difficulties life throws our way. As a counselor, I primarily utilize Brainspotting. I also utilize EMDR and a systemic, strength based approach, primarily Cognitive Behavior therapy, to assist individuals and families with enhancing their existing assets to realize their treatment goals. My clinical experience is diverse and includes working with adolescents, and adults, as well as marital, couples, and family therapy.
Brittany Heyrend
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
Waitlist for new clients
My clinical experience spans from addiction, PTSD and trauma, family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational issues, and codependency.
I believe that we must be deeply connected to who we are first, in order to deeply connect with others. I also believe that true connection matters in all aspects of life. I would be honored to assist you in finding the emotional healing you need to thrive in the future. Individual sessions are designed to provide a customized space for healing and hope in a safe and supportive environment. During these sessions, clients work one on one to acquire vital tools for healing while developing coping skills, exploring intimacy, enhancing communication and resolving conflict.
My clinical experience spans from addiction, PTSD and trauma, family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relational issues, and codependency.
I believe that we must be deeply connected to who we are first, in order to deeply connect with others. I also believe that true connection matters in all aspects of life. I would be honored to assist you in finding the emotional healing you need to thrive in the future. Individual sessions are designed to provide a customized space for healing and hope in a safe and supportive environment. During these sessions, clients work one on one to acquire vital tools for healing while developing coping skills, exploring intimacy, enhancing communication and resolving conflict.
Joyce Kearney
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Meridian, ID 83642
I prefer EMDR for trauma, anxiety, and depression.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve worked with couples, families, children and adolescents, and groups. While I help my clients address the issue(s) they present when coming into therapy, I also help them learn new skills and ways of interacting with their environment that will help them resolve, and even avoid problem situations in their future. I’ve worked with a wide variety of presenting issues, most frequently involving trauma, anxiety, fear, depression and suicidal ideations, communication problems and difficult relationships, and parenting problems.
I prefer EMDR for trauma, anxiety, and depression.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I’ve worked with couples, families, children and adolescents, and groups. While I help my clients address the issue(s) they present when coming into therapy, I also help them learn new skills and ways of interacting with their environment that will help them resolve, and even avoid problem situations in their future. I’ve worked with a wide variety of presenting issues, most frequently involving trauma, anxiety, fear, depression and suicidal ideations, communication problems and difficult relationships, and parenting problems.
I specialize in Splankna an effective Christian protocol that repairs hurtful patterns & enables new healthy patterns by releasing stored trauma, unforgiveness, & a faulty belief system that keep clients stuck in hurtful patterns.
I work with children of all ages, teenagers, families, couples, women, groups & individuals. Are you seeking the ability to thrive & live the life you desire? In session you will learn how to recognize your true identity, full potential, release trauma & gain the freedom to form new healthy patterns. We will develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so you & I can form goals & enable positive change. We will focus on your strengths so you can thrive & have hope. Do you want to see your concerns melt away and gain the ability to make new healthy patterns? We will work on all this in a relaxed session.
I specialize in Splankna an effective Christian protocol that repairs hurtful patterns & enables new healthy patterns by releasing stored trauma, unforgiveness, & a faulty belief system that keep clients stuck in hurtful patterns.
I work with children of all ages, teenagers, families, couples, women, groups & individuals. Are you seeking the ability to thrive & live the life you desire? In session you will learn how to recognize your true identity, full potential, release trauma & gain the freedom to form new healthy patterns. We will develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so you & I can form goals & enable positive change. We will focus on your strengths so you can thrive & have hope. Do you want to see your concerns melt away and gain the ability to make new healthy patterns? We will work on all this in a relaxed session.
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When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.