Therapists Beginning With V in Idaho

I have training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families on challenges related to all types of relationships. In addition, I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with a variety of aspects of life adjustment and emotional well-being, including (but certainly not limited to) general discontent, life transitions, parenting, anxiety, Autism, and ADHD.

As a Christian therapist, I believe that every person is given unique and intrinsic value by God. When we understand our unique value we can discover our identity and live a life of greater purpose.

Accepting clients interested in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in August 2024. My goal is to help my clients not just survive but to thrive. I assist my clients in connecting to their deeper selves in order to discover their individual goals, talents, and desires. I'm most effective working with adults who are managing a life transition, addressing a relationship conflict, processing trauma or changing unwanted behavioral/thought patterns. Common symptomology that I treat are: depression, anxiety, PTSD, and mood disorders.

Clients come to counseling as an act of courage and an expression of change. I am definitely not a stranger to some of the complex and heavy issues life can present. I hold space for you and your unique story as we explore emotions, culture, identity, and personal meaning with the backdrop of larger systems at play that affect individuals and groups. I witness your sacred journey, your strengths, wounds, barriers, and relationships all while working with you to build intentionality, self-acceptance, and accuracy in navigating your experience. Together, we can walk a path of discovery, acceptance, and initiative.

Accepting new clients! Times available: Weekly: Mon 10am, Wed 10 am; Bi-weekly: Thurs 3pm. -Life can have its challenges, but I believe in one's ability to overcome and to thrive in life. Whatever it is you may be struggling with, I am willing to help you get through it. This is a place you can be yourself, discuss your challenges, and do so without judgement.

I am a licensed clinician trained in EMDR and I like to work with individuals who seek to explore and understand the deeper aspects of the self. My goal is to work with you to explore the subconscious, patterns of behavior, belief systems, and the underlying reasons for current behaviors and emotions, and work with you on changing problematic symptoms and behaviors. I also work extensively with individuals with histories of trauma.

Navigating through life's challenges can become overwhelming and create significant distress. It is important to have adequate resources to navigate through life and to live according to your values (e.g.- mental, emotional, spiritual, and social supports). As a therapist, I assist my clients with developing the resources to improve their self-esteem, problem-solving skills, emotional regulation, and interpersonal relationships. Humans are innately social creatures and need connection with others. Depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma interfere with this natural state of being and drive a wedge between you and the world.

For most people, the end of the work day is a relief. But as the sun sets out your office window, and you put on your jacket to leave, all you can feel is your anxiety growing. You know that another miserable restless night awaits. Soon you’ll be at the mercy of racing thoughts, uncontrollable worry, and the extreme loneliness of feeling like the only one awake in a world asleep. You get up each morning feeling more exhausted than the last. You can’t concentrate at work, and you’ve been irritable and distant with your family. You know that if you could just get some good sleep, you’d feel like yourself again, but it seems hopeless.

Counseling can be both an exciting and scary adventure kind of like getting on a rollercoaster, delighted for the ride but filled with butterflies. You’re looking for acceptance, and connection. You feel unloved, alone, or fight to understand your emotions. You desire the ability to stand up for yourself, create healthy relationships, and set boundaries. With the ever-growing pressure of societal expectations, you aim for perfection but often fall short of the finish line. The word balance brings hope; you ache for the ability to feel firmly rooted in who you are, gracefully adjust to change, and find steadiness in your thoughts.

Frustrated at not knowing what is going on, feeling like you are going crazy, and having those around you not understand your struggles. There are always those who say, "Put the past behind you and move on; smile and think positive thoughts and you will feel better." Unfortunately, these people only add to the frustration of an already hard situation. At times you may wonder if things will ever get better and if you will ever gain any control over your life. You also need a therapist who understands that your time is precious and you need practical ways of dealing with the day to day problems mental health issues create.

With experience assisting adolescents and adults navigating barriers to stability (fear of abandonment/rejection, shame, stress, etc...), I am passionate about helping you find/start/continue the journey of learning, growth and healing.

I am Laura Van Hook, LCSW with 21 years of social work experience in multiple settings including inpatient behavioral health, inpatient medical, crisis services, schools, and hospice. I am passionate about helping people live their best lives- whatever that looks like for them. I have years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, and trauma. I am also passionate about supporting individuals and families who are impacted by chronic medical conditions, disability, or grief and loss. My amazing team of therapists and case managers are ideally suited to help you meet your therapy goals.

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My commitment to you, is that you will feel completely heard, understood, & feel that we are working together to accomplish your goals. When we are done with our time together, I aim for you to feel encouraged, ready to move forward toward your goals, and that you have the tools with which to accomplish that. No matter what you might be facing, I can offer support and likely more tools with which to successfully cope. Together, I know we can get you to a point of peace and enjoying life just as you should be able to. And you will feel capable to deal with life moving forward.

I value genuine connection and safety in the counseling relationship. In order to best meet the needs of my clients, I approach each session with authenticity, compassion, empathy, and understanding. Through a trauma-informed lens, clients are able to explore difficult experiences from childhood through adulthood. Clients are able to make choices in their lives that best fit their values and beliefs by providing a space that fosters resilience, self-compassion, and empowerment.

No one feels shame when they need an “adjustment” at the chiropractor and I see counseling that way—an adjustment in our thinking/functioning that we all need from time to time. Finding the right therapist is important and most of the power of therapy happens when you feel understood, validated, and appreciated. I have a warm and loving personality and I use a direct style to get to the heart of the problem. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother with a lifetime of good and bad experiences that allow me to empathize with a wide variety of people and challenges.

I am a licensed counselor in private practice in Hailey, Idaho. I work with a broad spectrum of clients including individuals, couples and families. Among other concerns, clients are often dealing with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and relationships. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address and implement life challenges. I emphasize personal power and self reliance and well as individual growth.

What is the goal of your marriage or relationship? Relationships are vital to becoming a whole person. At times, connecting with your spouse may feel magical, but every relationship goes through tough seasons. I understand how overwhelming it can feel when distance and resentment are the only things growing between you. At times, it may feel like the hurt you are experiencing is not worth the effort. Maybe your relationship is still strong but can stand a bit of tweaking to recapture the zest it once had. Whatever the case, there is always hope. I can help!

Going through the motions day-after-day has covered up the real you. ​You have spent a lot of time checking off the boxes that you thought would bring you happiness. Instead, you still feel like something important is missing. All you need is a few more hours in the day, but your to-do list never ends. It’s overwhelming and depressing. You feel unappreciated, unseen and exhausted. You know solutions and clarity are out there, but the direction you need is unknown. You’ve made a few changes and read self-help books but nothing you try seems to stick. You end up anxious, depressed and feeling fragmented. I can help!