Lesbian Therapists in Sun Valley, ID

If you are searching for a warm, supportive and common sense approach to your mental health needs, I think you'll find what you need. In over 30 years I've helped many clients achieve results they've been happy with. Whether its a new way of looking at or a more positive approach to life's issues, I will partner with you to reach your goals. I've worked with individuals, couples and families on achieving resolution to mental health dilemmas.

Welcome. I am deeply committed to helping people lead flourishing lives. My style is warm and collaborative, and I cultivate a safe space where you can be listened to and received without judgment. Starting therapy is a brave step and together we will help you uncover elusive core issues and assist in transforming blocks, leaving you free to thrive in the life you choose.

Being a human is inherently challenging. I enjoy exploring the various life and family situations that have molded us into the people we show up as each day. I am passionate about educating clients about the biological nature of our common human experiences and tailor supports and interventions to the growth the client wishes to see. Therapy is an active process with two people forming a relationship and working together towards growth, awareness, and change.

Scot is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board-certified National Certified Counselor who works with individuals grappling with trauma, grief and loss, substance use, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. He develops individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches and interventions according to the client’s stated concerns, intentions, and goals. Scot believes that his role as a therapist is to hold space and help guide clients in accessing the profound wisdom that we each possess.

Emily Yuen, LCSW offers her guidance as a mental health clinician from a person-centered approach. Emily infuses her 20 plus years in Traditional Chinese Medicine to approach mental wellness from a holistic perspective. She integrates evidence-based practices of mindfulness, meditation, guided visualization, and lifestyle medicine. Emily utilizes tools from Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), techniques from Dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing to work with clients to help them discover their goals, values, strengths, and resiliencies.

I am a warm, affirming, non-judgmental psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience, and I work with an interactive, humanistic, strengths-based, trauma-informed, HAES-aligned, and transparent, narrative approach. I believe that people have the innate capacity to heal and change. We will work together to develop a deeper understanding of your life goals and perspectives, so that we can custom-tailor techniques to make life most meaningful for you. We will work together toward resolving life challenges by identifying your personal strengths, coping strategies, and by helping you to see things in your life from a different lens.

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.

Accepting new clients. In my practice I work with individuals, couples, families, and small groups. Most of the people I see are between 13 and 75 years old; overcoming trauma, self-doubt, depression, anxiety, or loss. Many feel "different", marginalized, alone, misunderstood, or not "mainstream" enough. Some look fine, but feel out of place. Some are deaf or children of deaf adults (CODA). Others are physically challenged, caretakers, straight, lesbian, gay, transgendered, or unsure. After 30 years, I still feel it is honored to be part of the growth and change people experience as skills develop and clients " Enjoy Life More".

Samantha is a LPC who graduated at Grand Canyon University with a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Boise State University. She understands being a kid in this world is difficult! Life has just started, and for a child/teen, it can feel like life is all about what you can or cannot do. Whether trying to figure out how to communicate, learning/expressing emotions, learning boundaries, wanting to vent, or trying to understand how to interact with the world socially, she will be someone who will be on your team to help!

Accepting new clients. ‘How did I get here’. ‘How do I get out,’ are common thoughts we all have. We learn to survive and do the best in the worlds we have grown up in; and sometimes we find ourselves going round and round in a strange sort of ‘uncomfortable comfort’ or ‘functional dysfunction’ of our lives. I strive to see the world through your lens and understand your unique family, cultural, and identity experiences. In every individual exists a craving to embody a life unburdened by excessive guilt and shame, while having the freedom to enjoy a more meaningful and joyful human experience.

Do you feel weighed down by feelings of anxiety and/or sadness as we deal with unprecedented levels of stress? If you find it difficult to manage life’s stressors, especially now, you are not alone. You’ve taken an important first step in self-care. Compassion, empathy, and understanding are the key components in a productive therapeutic alliance. Together, we will work on strategies that allow you to address these life stressors so that you can live your best life.

It can be difficult to change even if we are aware where we would like to go. It can be frustrating when we ask ourselves “How did I get here?” or “I know what is wrong, I feel powerless to change?” These are important questions to be asking and shows an awareness that a part of you is recognizing that your able to change and you’re working on ways of undergoing this process.

I'm truly passionate about the work I do and I'd be honored to join you on your path to healing, personal growth, and empowerment. As your counselor, I bring a flexible and tailored approach to ensure your therapy journey is uniquely effective and personalized. My counseling style is like a vibrant tapestry, weaving together various therapeutic techniques to highlight your strengths and encourage deep self-reflection.

I specialize in working with professional people, often men, who feel stuck in a career about which they have no passion, especially those floundering in a corporate existence; uncomfortable in a family and home life that is dissatisfying – feeling trapped by the socioeconomic responsibilities they chose to pursue when they were too young and inexperienced to be setting down permanent life-tracks, tracks that now feel more like ruts from which there is no escape.