Therapists in Meridian, ID

In my 40 plus years as a mental health care provider, I have found that regardless of how skilled a clinician I may be, I am only effective when I have successfully developed a working relationship with my clients. This relationship is key to addressing issues, providing encouragement, and enhancing the client's personal motivation. To make the necessary changes in thinking, beliefs and behavior, I work together with my clients to bring about about their desired goals. My areas of focus are anxiety and depressive disorders, treatment of trauma, and marital and family issues.

I acknowledge that the decision to seek out healing in the form of counseling is a courageous act. I consider it a privilege and an honor to work with people who want to find balance in their lives. I provide a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where we can work collaboratively. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship can provide the context for transformative healing and growth. I integrate complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

Are you at a turning point, looking to reinvent yourself and clean up the mess you have created? Have you or your loved one been out of control with regards to destructive behaviors (pornography, excessive internet use, affairs etc.) or are you simply no longer satisfied with the direction your life is headed. I offer effective psychotherapy that gets to the heart of the matter. I specialize in working with men who are looking for a new beginning. I also work with women impacted negatively by men they care about. I have been helping clients for over twenty years and draw upon both science and the deepest Christian tradition.

People say my style is different from other counselors. "He's not the kind of counselor who just sits back and says uh-huh every few minutes." I am not shy about giving feedback and responding to my clients. Counseling is a relationship and I strive to create an engaging and healing dialogue from the beginning. Whatever your issue is, if it's not getting better with what you have been doing so far, now is the time to seek assistance. Call me to discuss your concerns and we can decide if I am the right resource for you.

When you consider your life, think in terms of possibility, rather than limitations. Effective counseling should provide a steady progression from confusion, uncertainty, and wounding toward healing, health and well-being. To offer this kind of therapy, I fine-tune my ear to your individual needs and your situation. Your solutions must fit with your principles and values. Simply put, I see no point in offering cookie-cutter answers. As a member of Your Team, I will help you uncover both creative and plausible solutions to seemingly impossible problems.

It takes much courage and strength to seek therapy. I believe that the path to healing and wellness is an empowering process of growth. I provide a genuine accepting and supportive environment in which to explore and navigate through the challenges in your life. I strive to assist clients on their personal journey of self-discovery by treating each person as an unique individual. I specialize in collaborating with clients to strengthen self-worth, find basic unmet human needs, and understand the significance of relationships. My goal is to assist in discovering solutions and skills to meet client needs.

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.

"What do you first do when you learn to swim? You make mistakes, do you not? And what happens? You make other mistakes, and when you have made all the mistakes you possibly can without drowning - and some of them many times over - what do you find? That you can swim. Well - life is just the same as learning to swim! Do not be afraid of making mistakes, for there is no other way of learning how to live!" (Alfred Adler) THERAPY to me is Thoughtful, Hopeful, Empathetic, Restoring, Affirming, Powerful, and something You CAN do!

If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, low self-esteem, have history of trauma, relationship issues, negative beliefs, life transition issues I might be the right match for you. I create a safe place for you to explore what needs to be addressed to make your life more fulfilling. My clients perceive me as authentic, caring, direct but compassionate. I am originally from Poland but lived in Austin, TX for 17 years before moving to Boise in 2012. This particular background gives me a unique perspective which my clients find very helpful and refreshing.

As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While I can't change difficult situations of the past, We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. Using therapeutic approaches and techniques, we will uncover behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be keeping you from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I am an LCPC and RN. My therapy approach focuses on the body. The school of thought I practice from believes that when first faced with an overwhelming event, if unresolved, our body can hold onto the sensations of that initial reaction. A similar threat can recreate those physical sensations. Your body will then influence your emotions and beliefs as if you were back in that original moment. It's those times when your mind is telling you one thing, but your body is telling you something very different; I feel nervous but I don't know why. Somatic techniques can help link these making room for new insights and resolve.

Dr. Ami Owen received her undergraduate degree in Social Science and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s in General Family Therapy with an advanced emphasis on families and trauma. Dr. Owen also received a Doctorate in Counseling and is a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional. She is licensed in ID, WA, AZ, TX, FL, CA, UT and is a nationally approved supervisor through the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT). She takes delight in mentoring therapists on the complexities of family systems and consults with providers across the country to improve systems approaches.

Through kindness, strength, and educational support we will navigate your healing journey. As a licensed clinical social worker I utilize multiple mental health and wellness modalities including EMDR. When you approach everyday think in terms of possibilities. Since 2003, I have assisted children, adolescents, adults and families in developing the strength to bring balance, wellness, and satisfaction into their lives through; healing trauma, changing self-defeating thoughts and beliefs, cultivating self-care, fostering healthy relationships and practicing holistic health and wellness.

Are you struggling with PTSD, ADHD, anxiety, addiction, or depression? These problems could have underlying roots in trauma or intense stress. Trauma comes in many forms; abuse, accidents, surgery, neglect, war, etc. Each of these events uniquely impacts the nervous system. Recovery from these experiences could help resolve or manage symptoms. My goal is to help empower you to experience healing. We can't change situations of the past, but we can, together, become unstuck from the automatic responses of the body/mind. Somatic Experiencing (SE) may help you have more fulfilling and meaningful life.

My practice has been built on my unique ability to connect with clients and to quickly understand the necessary steps to take for symptom relief. I take a collaborative approach - meaning I believe people intrinsically know where they need to go, even as they realize the need for guidance on just how to get there. We partner together in order to achieve relief from depression, anxiety, divorce, PTSD, and relational issues with spouse/significant other, children and families. I also deal with spiritual issues in an effort to achieve more peace with self and God.

It is a courageous act to seek out healing in the form of psychotherapy and allow someone to witness the journey. I honor whatever brought you to the place of looking for a therapist that will fit your needs, and I welcome the parts of you that may feel unsure of the process or resistant. As a trauma therapist, my focus is understanding the body and mind and how they act on our behalf to navigate relationships and the world. Trauma work is about finding more flexibility and ease in that process. My goal with clients is to build a trusting relationship in an environment where exploring these dynamics feels accessible.

Mary Beth received her Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University, St. Louis, MO. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts from Liberty University, Lynchberg, VA. She has worked in the field of eating disorders with both adults and adolescents in a variety of settings ranging from inpatient to the outpatient levels of care for over 6 years. Throughout her tenure she has held a variety of positions ranging from Intake, Utilization Review, to a primary therapist in the field of eating disorders.

Is your child anxious, scared, lonely or suffering from a chronic medical condition? Are you an overwhelmed parent? If so, please consider visiting me at Genesis Counseling and Psychological Services. Thinking about counseling can create uncertainty. It's a big step. You may have a lot of questions. I can't promise you won't be nervous when you visit for the first time, but I can promise to answer all your questions and provide a safe, non-judgemental place to grow together.

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.