Parenting Therapists in Nampa, 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!
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I am deeply passionate about working with clients who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, emotions or mood regulation, life transitions, parenting/caregiving, and relationship issues. I believe that people thrive when they are validated, supported, and empowered. This belief is reflected in my approach, which blends warmth and non judgement with attuned guidance to foster an authentic therapeutic alliance.
Welcome! I am currently accepting new clients. I am deeply passionate about working with clients who are navigating challenges related to anxiety, depression, trauma, emotions or mood regulation, life transitions, parenting/caregiving, and relationship issues. I believe that people thrive when they are validated, supported, and empowered. This belief is reflected in my approach, which blends warmth and non judgement with attuned guidance to foster an authentic therapeutic alliance.
Melodie Karol Galyen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83686 (Online Only)
Help your mind find clarity and your body relax as you re-connect with yourself and your spouse, and regain the ability to parent your kids in a respectful and supportive way.
You are sick and tired of struggling to keep up with daily life and are constantly on edge. Stress has you snapping at your spouse and kids and you have no energy to make significant change. You have experienced multiple losses and life disappointments, and this season seems no different. Trying to talk to your spouse just results in more fighting and resentment. You feel like you are treading water with no end.
Help your mind find clarity and your body relax as you re-connect with yourself and your spouse, and regain the ability to parent your kids in a respectful and supportive way.
You are sick and tired of struggling to keep up with daily life and are constantly on edge. Stress has you snapping at your spouse and kids and you have no energy to make significant change. You have experienced multiple losses and life disappointments, and this season seems no different. Trying to talk to your spouse just results in more fighting and resentment. You feel like you are treading water with no end.
Gail I Peterson
Counselor, LCPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83687
Waitlist for new clients
Life can be difficult with the many challenges we face. Each person is unique and a trial for one may be easy, yet for another, difficult. We all have different perceptions, understandings, communication patterns, and disappointments in life. It can be helpful to seek assistance in navigating the rough storms of life. Whether you are an adult, child, or teen experiences symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, parenting problems or couple or family difficulties. I look forward to working with you by assisting and supporting you through the challenges you are facing in life past or present.
Life can be difficult with the many challenges we face. Each person is unique and a trial for one may be easy, yet for another, difficult. We all have different perceptions, understandings, communication patterns, and disappointments in life. It can be helpful to seek assistance in navigating the rough storms of life. Whether you are an adult, child, or teen experiences symptoms of depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, parenting problems or couple or family difficulties. I look forward to working with you by assisting and supporting you through the challenges you are facing in life past or present.
Our specialties include: Anxiety, PTSD, Abuse (Physical/Emotional/Sexual), Depression, Self-esteem, Life Changes and Transitions, Communication Difficulties/boundary issues, Self-harm, Family Problems, Stress Management, Relationship Problems(trained in Prepare and Enrich and Gottman Therapy) Parenting Issues/education, Fears/phobias.
Accepting new clients. "We believe in not just surviving life, but finding a way to thrive." We are a group of trauma-informed therapists with a variation of experiences in social work and counseling settings. We currently provide therapeutic services for individuals (children through adults), couples, and groups. We believe in making sure there is a good fit between the client and counselor and empowering people through focusing on their own inner strengths and abilities. We use a variety of therapy techniques to address problems, together we will figure out an approach that is right for you.
Our specialties include: Anxiety, PTSD, Abuse (Physical/Emotional/Sexual), Depression, Self-esteem, Life Changes and Transitions, Communication Difficulties/boundary issues, Self-harm, Family Problems, Stress Management, Relationship Problems(trained in Prepare and Enrich and Gottman Therapy) Parenting Issues/education, Fears/phobias.
Accepting new clients. "We believe in not just surviving life, but finding a way to thrive." We are a group of trauma-informed therapists with a variation of experiences in social work and counseling settings. We currently provide therapeutic services for individuals (children through adults), couples, and groups. We believe in making sure there is a good fit between the client and counselor and empowering people through focusing on their own inner strengths and abilities. We use a variety of therapy techniques to address problems, together we will figure out an approach that is right for you.
Whether your child or you as a parent are valiantly facing anxiety, sensory concerns, overwhelming stress, or the pressures of perfectionism, I am here to help.
Being a parent is one of the most beautiful, rewarding, even amazing gifts of this life. Yet, it is also one of the most difficult, exhausting, and worrisome tasks given to us. Though we as parents often sacrifice and work diligently for the good of our children, sometimes our relationships with them can be strained while they struggle with anxiety, sensory concerns, overwhelming stress, or perfectionism. We as parents often feel deeply for them, but don't always know how to help. What's more, sometimes we are suffering from those same things without support of our own.
Whether your child or you as a parent are valiantly facing anxiety, sensory concerns, overwhelming stress, or the pressures of perfectionism, I am here to help.
Being a parent is one of the most beautiful, rewarding, even amazing gifts of this life. Yet, it is also one of the most difficult, exhausting, and worrisome tasks given to us. Though we as parents often sacrifice and work diligently for the good of our children, sometimes our relationships with them can be strained while they struggle with anxiety, sensory concerns, overwhelming stress, or perfectionism. We as parents often feel deeply for them, but don't always know how to help. What's more, sometimes we are suffering from those same things without support of our own.
I am also proficient in working with trauma victims (PTSD), ADHD, parenting struggles and relationship concerns.
There is always HOPE! If you would like to explore and discover effective skills to utilize, resulting in you feeling better, call or email today. I enjoy assisting others in gaining insight to manage life better. I look forward to establishing a relationship that will nurture growth and success through rapport and understanding.
I am also proficient in working with trauma victims (PTSD), ADHD, parenting struggles and relationship concerns.
There is always HOPE! If you would like to explore and discover effective skills to utilize, resulting in you feeling better, call or email today. I enjoy assisting others in gaining insight to manage life better. I look forward to establishing a relationship that will nurture growth and success through rapport and understanding.
I help couples learn how to work through conflict, elevate their sex lives, rebuild their relationship after an affair, learn parenting skills, and consciously uncouple.
We all struggle with anxiety and sadness at times. Gaining tools and information on how our brains work, our body's capacity, our thought patterns, emotions, and how to take self-ownership, allows us to navigate the rough times more easily. When we work on ourselves, our relationships and the way we feel about ourselves can be positively impacted. Let's collaborate on your road to self-discovery and change!
I help couples learn how to work through conflict, elevate their sex lives, rebuild their relationship after an affair, learn parenting skills, and consciously uncouple.
We all struggle with anxiety and sadness at times. Gaining tools and information on how our brains work, our body's capacity, our thought patterns, emotions, and how to take self-ownership, allows us to navigate the rough times more easily. When we work on ourselves, our relationships and the way we feel about ourselves can be positively impacted. Let's collaborate on your road to self-discovery and change!
My areas of focus are life stresses, divorce, parenting, depression, grief and loss.
My name is Anne Hedelius. I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My strengths are in helping people to improve their relationships and teaching effective emotional regulation skills. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, please know there is hope for a better tomorrow.
My areas of focus are life stresses, divorce, parenting, depression, grief and loss.
My name is Anne Hedelius. I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor/Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor. My strengths are in helping people to improve their relationships and teaching effective emotional regulation skills. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, please know there is hope for a better tomorrow.
I enjoy working with couples dealing with past trauma, trust issues, communication strains, and parenting issues.
My name is Leisa Watkins, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with specialties and credentialled in Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing therapy and Marital/Couples counseling. I am a trauma informed therapist who believes that trauma does not define a person, it determines our behavioral responses and therefore, it can be healed, and our responses can be altered to become healthier, productive, and lead to success in relationships and in life.
I enjoy working with couples dealing with past trauma, trust issues, communication strains, and parenting issues.
My name is Leisa Watkins, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist with specialties and credentialled in Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing therapy and Marital/Couples counseling. I am a trauma informed therapist who believes that trauma does not define a person, it determines our behavioral responses and therefore, it can be healed, and our responses can be altered to become healthier, productive, and lead to success in relationships and in life.
Matthew Christensen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Nampa, ID 83651 (Online Only)
I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, autism spectrum disorder, couples issues, ADHD, and trauma.
Hi, My name is Matt. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho with over 10 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, autism spectrum disorder, Couples issues, ADHD, and trauma. I am a person-centered counselor with a warm and compassionate and laid-back style. I believe in treating others with respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move along at your pace to assist you with achieving your goals.
I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, autism spectrum disorder, couples issues, ADHD, and trauma.
Hi, My name is Matt. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Idaho with over 10 years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I have worked with clients with various concerns, including depression, anxiety, parenting problems, autism spectrum disorder, Couples issues, ADHD, and trauma. I am a person-centered counselor with a warm and compassionate and laid-back style. I believe in treating others with respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move along at your pace to assist you with achieving your goals.
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Hi, I’m Nate Hooper, and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience as a professional therapist. I work primarily with a CBT approach with adolescents, couples, and families. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relational issues, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, relational and work stress, parenting, and other related issues.
Hi, I’m Nate Hooper, and am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience as a professional therapist. I work primarily with a CBT approach with adolescents, couples, and families. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing relational issues, and symptoms of depression, anxiety, grief, relational and work stress, parenting, and other related issues.
My specialty areas include: Adults, Teens, Children, Anger, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting, Marriage and Family, Problem-Solving, Goal Achievement, Divorce and Custody Issues, Forensic Psychology, Parenting Time Evaluations, Brief Focused Assessments.
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.
My specialty areas include: Adults, Teens, Children, Anger, Grief, Loss, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting, Marriage and Family, Problem-Solving, Goal Achievement, Divorce and Custody Issues, Forensic Psychology, Parenting Time Evaluations, Brief Focused Assessments.
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.
Melissa Ruth LCPC, LLC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83651 (Online Only)
I have extensive training in: abuse and trauma; attachment and relationships; family systems; oppression; restorative justice; sexual concerns; resilience; Gestalt techniques; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and; Child Parent Psychotherapy.
Everyone deserves to reach their full potential; to thrive in life; to love and to be loved. We weren't meant to do it all on our own! It is my mission to help individuals, couples, and families on their path toward fulfilling and functional lives. Whether healing from trauma or abuse, facing adversity, dealing with transitions or loss, relationship and family challenges, personal growth, life stressors, or mental health issues, I will work alongside you to reach your goals with a dynamic, strengths-based approach.
I have extensive training in: abuse and trauma; attachment and relationships; family systems; oppression; restorative justice; sexual concerns; resilience; Gestalt techniques; Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and; Child Parent Psychotherapy.
Everyone deserves to reach their full potential; to thrive in life; to love and to be loved. We weren't meant to do it all on our own! It is my mission to help individuals, couples, and families on their path toward fulfilling and functional lives. Whether healing from trauma or abuse, facing adversity, dealing with transitions or loss, relationship and family challenges, personal growth, life stressors, or mental health issues, I will work alongside you to reach your goals with a dynamic, strengths-based approach.
James A Mhoon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MBA, MS MFT, NCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83651
I draw on extensive experience as a non-profit executive with organizations such as Focus on the Family, Medical Teams International, Partners International and CRISTA Ministries and from personal life experience including growing up in a single parent home, raising a special needs child and being married for 31+ years.
I help married couples in distress re-discover their passion for one another, bring peace to their home and reach a new level of relating and enjoying life together. Martin Luther King Jr is attributed as saying "Faith is taking the first step when you can't see the whole staircase." Sometimes taking that first step, like calling or emailing a therapist you've never met, is a bit daunting. But what might happen if you give it a try?
I draw on extensive experience as a non-profit executive with organizations such as Focus on the Family, Medical Teams International, Partners International and CRISTA Ministries and from personal life experience including growing up in a single parent home, raising a special needs child and being married for 31+ years.
I help married couples in distress re-discover their passion for one another, bring peace to their home and reach a new level of relating and enjoying life together. Martin Luther King Jr is attributed as saying "Faith is taking the first step when you can't see the whole staircase." Sometimes taking that first step, like calling or emailing a therapist you've never met, is a bit daunting. But what might happen if you give it a try?
My expertise and training has lead me to work effectively with clients through the normal transitions of life as well as issues as varied as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, chronic illness, bereavement, parent/child problems, faith transition, marital conflict, sexual addiction, infidelity, and improving intimacy and communication in couple relationships.
Wind Rivers Counseling: I love the psychotherapy work that I do. For the last twenty-seven years I have been a witness to the courage, tenacity, and creativity of my clients as they strive to improve their personal lives and relationships in their families. I am convinced that "the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts" and thus pay keen attention to how a persons body, mind, and social systems play a role in creating challenges and solutions in life. I also believe psychotherapists are most successful when they demand the same changes in themselves that they encourage in those they provide therapy for.
My expertise and training has lead me to work effectively with clients through the normal transitions of life as well as issues as varied as depression, anxiety, sexual abuse, chronic illness, bereavement, parent/child problems, faith transition, marital conflict, sexual addiction, infidelity, and improving intimacy and communication in couple relationships.
Wind Rivers Counseling: I love the psychotherapy work that I do. For the last twenty-seven years I have been a witness to the courage, tenacity, and creativity of my clients as they strive to improve their personal lives and relationships in their families. I am convinced that "the whole is greater than the sum of it's parts" and thus pay keen attention to how a persons body, mind, and social systems play a role in creating challenges and solutions in life. I also believe psychotherapists are most successful when they demand the same changes in themselves that they encourage in those they provide therapy for.
Christopher Ames Heindel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83651
I have helped many couples and families with the following: Improving Healthy Family Lifestyles, Increasing Marital Satisfaction, Increasing Tools for Parenting, Improving Healthy Sexuality, Pornography Cessation, Children with Sexual Behavior Problems.
When Strong, healthy families and relationships are faced with a problem, they gather around the family table and find solutions. I will act as a facilitator in this process. I know that when families or relationships are struggling, the best solutions will often be found within the relationship. I will help you find solutions that will empower individuals, couples and families to overcome those obstacles so they can implement the solutions which work best for them and their lives. I will tailor treatment to your personal needs, the needs of your relationship and the needs of your family.
I have helped many couples and families with the following: Improving Healthy Family Lifestyles, Increasing Marital Satisfaction, Increasing Tools for Parenting, Improving Healthy Sexuality, Pornography Cessation, Children with Sexual Behavior Problems.
When Strong, healthy families and relationships are faced with a problem, they gather around the family table and find solutions. I will act as a facilitator in this process. I know that when families or relationships are struggling, the best solutions will often be found within the relationship. I will help you find solutions that will empower individuals, couples and families to overcome those obstacles so they can implement the solutions which work best for them and their lives. I will tailor treatment to your personal needs, the needs of your relationship and the needs of your family.
Should you be an individual, parent or family in need, please don't hesitate to call.
As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Utilizing an eclectic approach, I work collaboratively to address the issues that have led my clients to seek help.
I enjoy working with complex trauma, abuse, PTSD, adoption, attachment, general psychotherapy issues, stressful life events, relationship issues, bereavement, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood and anxiety issues, and most kid-related issues (ODD, adjustment issues, etc).
I further have significant experience addressing gifted and talented related issues and am an EMDR-level II trained clinician.
Should you be an individual, parent or family in need, please don't hesitate to call.
As a clinical psychologist, I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults. Utilizing an eclectic approach, I work collaboratively to address the issues that have led my clients to seek help.
I enjoy working with complex trauma, abuse, PTSD, adoption, attachment, general psychotherapy issues, stressful life events, relationship issues, bereavement, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, mood and anxiety issues, and most kid-related issues (ODD, adjustment issues, etc).
I further have significant experience addressing gifted and talented related issues and am an EMDR-level II trained clinician.
Misty L Wall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Nampa, ID 83686
Waitlist for new clients
Including: queer folks, recovering from trauma, child maltreatment, attachment, dissociation, parenting traumatized or seriously mentally ill children, among others.
I use 25 years of experience and a strong sense humor to be a part of creating solutions to pressing challenges like behavioral and relationship distress, discovering your strengths, and making ambitious progress toward your chosen future. I enjoy working with most people. Some of my favorite clients are those discovering who they are and summoning the courage to let the world know. I support client's by listening, hearing, and seeing them and looking for patterns that are lifting them up and holding them back. Together we untangle the past and make sense of the future.
Including: queer folks, recovering from trauma, child maltreatment, attachment, dissociation, parenting traumatized or seriously mentally ill children, among others.
I use 25 years of experience and a strong sense humor to be a part of creating solutions to pressing challenges like behavioral and relationship distress, discovering your strengths, and making ambitious progress toward your chosen future. I enjoy working with most people. Some of my favorite clients are those discovering who they are and summoning the courage to let the world know. I support client's by listening, hearing, and seeing them and looking for patterns that are lifting them up and holding them back. Together we untangle the past and make sense of the future.
I utilize a straight-forward and honest approach to therapy and I am direct in identifying real-life solutions to the presenting issues. I am an experienced counselor and I am often able to connect with and form positive relationships with those who are resistant to counseling or skeptical of the counseling process. I have found humor to be quite productive in treatment and will implement it often. I have experience in treating issues such as (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, anger issues, parenting concerns, and marriage/couples issues.
I utilize a straight-forward and honest approach to therapy and I am direct in identifying real-life solutions to the presenting issues. I am an experienced counselor and I am often able to connect with and form positive relationships with those who are resistant to counseling or skeptical of the counseling process. I have found humor to be quite productive in treatment and will implement it often. I have experience in treating issues such as (but not limited to): depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, anger issues, parenting concerns, and marriage/couples issues.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.