Grief Therapists in Idaho

I know that you are not alone, and I want you to know it also. Sometimes it's hard to know where to start in sorting through our thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I cannot change what has occurred in your life or what losses you’ve had to go through. I can walk alongside of you, create a safe place for you to process events or relationships that are causing stress, and help define what you want to reach solutions. I can help you find hope when hope may seem out of reach. Therapy is an investment, and I strive to honor that investment through a highly collaborative approach.

We believe in meeting the client where they are at. We believe in choice. We believe in joy. We believe in helping you find the answers not in telling you the answers. We believe in being trained properly to work with children. We believe in working with all ages, races, cultures and gender choice. We believe in utilizing all resources that we have at our fingertips. We believe that if we don't have an answer in finding an answer. We believe in having integrity. We believe in being honest. We believe in having compassion and last but not least we believe in faith, hope and charity.

Hello, my name is Tom Putnam and I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC). I have been licensed as a professional counselor for over 10 years and have a passion for helping others to make positive change in their lives and to overcome challenges and barriers. As a counselor, I help to empower my clients to gain insight into their emotional challenges, develop practical coping skills, and foster a greater sense of self-awareness and resilience. My client-focus is on cultivating a strong therapeutic relationship characterized by trust, comfort, and security.

What is your anxiety level? Do you find yourself struggling with anxious thoughts, losing sleep? If so, let's consult about your mental health needs. Therapy is personal and sometimes one of the hardest first steps to take but most people have one common goal: change. This change occurs in many ways and can affect each person differently. Most people struggle with issues they encountered in their childhood, which lends to ways they manage their personal relationships, work life, and everyday living. Addressing your past is hard, but not impossible that can provide healing in your journey to mental wellness and self-discovery.

I hold a master degree in Clinical Counseling. I also have training and years of experience within the area of: Play Therapy Strategies and Techniques in working with children. I use a variety of play therapy interventions and differing theoretical orientations in my approach to helping clients. I predominantly work with children and adolescence of all ages, and also have experience in working with couples and families.

I work with individuals, couples, and groups who believe personal change is possible and valuable in their lives. I use an emotion focused approach, as put forth in the work of Dr. Les Greenberg, and have received formal training in Dr. Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. I believe that people are agents of their own positive change, and that many are unaware of how emotions relate to their thoughts and behavior. My clinical practice has taught me to respect the experience, worldview, and value system of each individual without imposing my own. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.

Most of my clients struggle with one or more of the following including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and grief. They are trying to find peace and someone to really listen to them and understand. I love working with clients who are wanting life to improve. I have worked with young children to the elderly. I work with individuals to find their worth and strengths to build upon.

Are you ready for a change? You may be functioning in your life, yet something in you is asking for your attention. Or maybe a recent diagnosis, loss, life transition, or stress may have you questioning how you’ve been living until now. Perhaps you are ready to face something that you’ve resisted in the past out of habit, fear, or a sense of being existentially stuck. Or maybe you know your story, and have a desire to deepen your understanding of yourself but don’t know how to get there.

As we go through life, stressors and changes often cause us to disconnect from ourselves and our inner emotions, needs, dreams, and values. Whether those stressors involve relationship challenges, grief, life transitions or other obstacles, it is important to return to focusing on what is in our control and begin the process of reconnecting with oneself and exploring what our reactions may be trying to tell us. Therapy can be a great space to begin that process!

You want to find a counselor that you feel you can be your true self with. A breath of relief, someone you can kick off your shoes and laugh and cry with. You want a counselor that's real and authentic. I believe that, too, & that you deserve to thrive, not just survive. Your brain can heal, just like how muscles recover after a workout. When collaborating with clients on their therapy goals, I see through lenses of trauma, relational connections to others, and how the brain and body work together in order to consider all factors and systems that make up a person and their experience.

I understand that the thought of going to therapy can generate massive feelings of anxiety, but really, therapy is a hopeful process, one of realizing your strengths and learning more advantageous approaches to the challenges life can bring. I specialize in therapy with adolescents and adults, couples, individuals, families and blended families.

Are you struggling with loss, life changes, or unresolved trauma? You don't have to face it alone. I specialize in providing compassionate, person-centered counseling that honors your unique experience. My approach is inclusive and non-judgmental, creating a safe space for you to explore your emotions and begin the healing process. Grief and trauma can feel overwhelming, but together, we can work through the pain to find meaning and hope. I believe in the power of a therapeutic relationship built on trust, empathy, and understanding, and I am here to support you.

As an In-Home Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I understand that the storms of life can impact every one of us at one time or another. Whether you are 1 or 101, life transitions and difficult circumstances can leave you feeling anxious, depressed, scared, isolated, and powerless, robbing you of a hopeful future. Functioning under these circumstances can make it difficult to reach out for help. Whether you have a child who is struggling with major life changes, or you yourself are dealing with the loss of a loved one or another form of complex trauma, you do not need to go through these experiences alone.

You may not feel like yourself. You may feel sabotaged by unconscious behaviors. You may feel anxious, lost, and without purpose. These experiences can be emotionally painful sparking addictive behaviors, dysfunction in relationships, and limit self-development. Our work together will address the origin of embedded patterns that keep you stuck.

I have had many professional lives, but the thread between all of them has been a desire to help people. Like so many, I found myself impacted by a corporate layoff in February 2023. Although a difficult experience, it has been the inspiration for me to re-focus on what I am truly passionate about. In September 2023, I opened my own Intuitive Living Therapy practice to help people reduce suffering in their lives. I believe that through intuitive living we all have the ability celebrate our authentic selves. I want to teach you how to trust yourself, so you stop letting the world tell you your story.

Immediate openings, no waitlist. Everyone experiences periods of challenge in life. it's natural to feel stuck. Many also live with added mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, loss/grief & more. When wrestling with these challenges, it often leaves a sense of disconnectedness. It can interfere with important relationships, & it can block us from successfully pursuing important goals. This disconnectedness can lead to existential voids & unpleasant or frightening thoughts. Yet proven evidence-based treatments for this phenomenon exist.

I understand that life happens and that during these difficult times a bit of reflection, guidance and contemplation may be needed to direct us towards the path that allows us to become the best and most authentic version of ourselves. My services are inclusive meaning I work with everyone and exclude nobody. Those who feel they cannot be themselves due to judgements or expectations of others are offered an empathic and understanding environment to explore what they really want to be and or achieve in life. I meet you where you are in this very moment and YOU decide the direction of your path.

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.

Our skilled team of therapists, offers a diverse set of expertise through professional and personable services to teens, adults, and couples. We provide a confidential, encouraging, and compassionate space for you to explore feelings and insights, so you can move forward in adversity, heal in a holistic way, and experience growth and development. Our motto is “let go, grow, and define yourself” because we believe in the healing power of acceptance, emotional expression, and connection to create change. It’s your journey, you get to define what success means to you. We look forward to seeing you soon!