Marriage Counseling Therapists in Twin Falls, ID

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Leisa Watkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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.
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.
(208) 987-1097 View (208) 987-1097
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Kathy Couch- Emdr And Couples Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Specialties include trauma and dissociation, grief, religious trauma and marital/couples.
Willow Creek Counseling provides therapy to patients seeking to recover from trauma, grief, addiction, or needing services as a couple. I am a Level 2 Gottman Institute-trained therapist and provide couples intensives from this framework. I am an EMDR Consultant and offer EMDR intensives for patients seeking EMDR. Intensives are an alternative to the weekly model of therapy. Both types of intensives are offered in an 8 or 14-hour program. Each program offers personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots and are designed to support your preferred schedule and time.
Specialties include trauma and dissociation, grief, religious trauma and marital/couples.
Willow Creek Counseling provides therapy to patients seeking to recover from trauma, grief, addiction, or needing services as a couple. I am a Level 2 Gottman Institute-trained therapist and provide couples intensives from this framework. I am an EMDR Consultant and offer EMDR intensives for patients seeking EMDR. Intensives are an alternative to the weekly model of therapy. Both types of intensives are offered in an 8 or 14-hour program. Each program offers personalized treatment plans that allow you to skip the waitlist by giving you faster access to select spots and are designed to support your preferred schedule and time.
(208) 795-3464 View (208) 795-3464
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Joshua M Hutchinson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
I focus on the treatment of anxiety disorders, marital issues, as well as family and life changes utilizing a Christian-based approach.
It is my goal to provide a safe and trusting environment where clients feel free to share thoughts, emotions and patterns of behavior, which may be causing impairment in relationships and life in general. Primarily, my practice is focused on couples therapy and helping to repair and build healthy marriages. Life can be overwhelming and filled with difficult transitions at all ages. I use a variety of theoretical approaches and strategies in an effort to best meet each client's unique situation and needs. In marital therapy, I utilize the Gottman approach to help resolve marital conflict.
I focus on the treatment of anxiety disorders, marital issues, as well as family and life changes utilizing a Christian-based approach.
It is my goal to provide a safe and trusting environment where clients feel free to share thoughts, emotions and patterns of behavior, which may be causing impairment in relationships and life in general. Primarily, my practice is focused on couples therapy and helping to repair and build healthy marriages. Life can be overwhelming and filled with difficult transitions at all ages. I use a variety of theoretical approaches and strategies in an effort to best meet each client's unique situation and needs. In marital therapy, I utilize the Gottman approach to help resolve marital conflict.
(208) 789-2943 View (208) 789-2943
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Stephen Yates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Not Verified Not Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Hello, my name is Steve Yates and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families better understand themselves and learn the communication skills necessary to build and maintain positive healthy relationships. I'm skilled in a number of different therapeutic approaches and have helped people deal with mild everyday problems to severe emotional and mental health related issues. I am holistic in my thinking and am not afraid to try new things in order to help my client's find the best solutions for them.
Hello, my name is Steve Yates and I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families better understand themselves and learn the communication skills necessary to build and maintain positive healthy relationships. I'm skilled in a number of different therapeutic approaches and have helped people deal with mild everyday problems to severe emotional and mental health related issues. I am holistic in my thinking and am not afraid to try new things in order to help my client's find the best solutions for them.
(208) 747-0961 View (208) 747-0961
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Katie Trent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Hi! I'm Katie Trent, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing counseling, support, and resources to equip and encourage strong, faith-filled families. I provide Christian counseling to children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of struggles, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional & behavioral struggles, marital and pre-marital counseling, and family counseling. I utilize an eclectic approach to best meet my client's unique needs with a solution-focus and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach.
Hi! I'm Katie Trent, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 12 years of experience providing counseling, support, and resources to equip and encourage strong, faith-filled families. I provide Christian counseling to children, teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of struggles, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional & behavioral struggles, marital and pre-marital counseling, and family counseling. I utilize an eclectic approach to best meet my client's unique needs with a solution-focus and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach.
(208) 754-5435 View (208) 754-5435
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Alyson Witmer Root
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS , LPC
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301  (Online Only)
Have you ever felt stuck or like you're not living an optimal version of your life? In therapy, I work with clients to gain a new perspective on what works and what doesn't. Relationships are the primary focus of my practice. I work with clients to get clarity on what they need and want. Together, we identify the action steps necessary for living a purpose-filled life. My practice addresses life transitions, optimizing relationships, personal growth, marriage and parenting, dysfunctional families, addiction, false beliefs, and goal setting. Let go of problematic patterns and lean into your extraordinary life ahead.
Have you ever felt stuck or like you're not living an optimal version of your life? In therapy, I work with clients to gain a new perspective on what works and what doesn't. Relationships are the primary focus of my practice. I work with clients to get clarity on what they need and want. Together, we identify the action steps necessary for living a purpose-filled life. My practice addresses life transitions, optimizing relationships, personal growth, marriage and parenting, dysfunctional families, addiction, false beliefs, and goal setting. Let go of problematic patterns and lean into your extraordinary life ahead.
(208) 471-5085 View (208) 471-5085
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Misty DeMann
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in treating Couples, Women’s Issues and Trauma. I have worked extensively with trauma survivors of all ages and from all walks of life. I have received advanced training in working with couples in the modality of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). I have also received advanced training in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International and am the Co Chair of the PSI Utah Board. This includes training in Exposure Response Prevention to treat OCD.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I specialize in treating Couples, Women’s Issues and Trauma. I have worked extensively with trauma survivors of all ages and from all walks of life. I have received advanced training in working with couples in the modality of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). I have also received advanced training in Maternal Mental Health from Postpartum Support International and am the Co Chair of the PSI Utah Board. This includes training in Exposure Response Prevention to treat OCD.
(435) 220-5616 View (435) 220-5616
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Cathleen Rodriguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Hello, I'm Cathleen Rodriguez LPC-5955. Counseling is the unique journey of one person’s self-discovery, acceptance, forgiveness and act of letting go in order to obtain the potential they desire (which already resides within them) through the utilization of skills and tools taught to them by the counselor. The counselor is the facilitator of change and health improvement. Counseling involves the whole person, not just one aspect of who they are, have been or will be in the future.
Hello, I'm Cathleen Rodriguez LPC-5955. Counseling is the unique journey of one person’s self-discovery, acceptance, forgiveness and act of letting go in order to obtain the potential they desire (which already resides within them) through the utilization of skills and tools taught to them by the counselor. The counselor is the facilitator of change and health improvement. Counseling involves the whole person, not just one aspect of who they are, have been or will be in the future.
(208) 903-1357 View (208) 903-1357
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Wm Craig Nebeker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction or sexual behavior problems? Are you motivated to make changes and want to learn healthy coping strategies? Let's work together and get you started on the path to a healthier, happier life. Let's explore the options that will help you reach your short and long-term goals.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction or sexual behavior problems? Are you motivated to make changes and want to learn healthy coping strategies? Let's work together and get you started on the path to a healthier, happier life. Let's explore the options that will help you reach your short and long-term goals.
(208) 784-7214 View (208) 784-7214
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Carolyn L Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Take Heart - to find comfort and courage as we walk together through life’s challenges. The way is made with relationships: to be seen, knowing you are heard, feeling safe and going out securely in courageous strength. Offering 16 years of clinical experience, finding the path to hope and healing. You are worth the next step toward wholeness.
Take Heart - to find comfort and courage as we walk together through life’s challenges. The way is made with relationships: to be seen, knowing you are heard, feeling safe and going out securely in courageous strength. Offering 16 years of clinical experience, finding the path to hope and healing. You are worth the next step toward wholeness.
(208) 572-9838 View (208) 572-9838
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Paul R Garn
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Waitlist for new clients
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(208) 738-9544 View (208) 738-9544
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Valoy Seeley
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Throughout my 20 years of experience, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping individuals and couples seek healthier perspectives, better communication, enhanced coping skills, and more authentic relationships. If I could describe my practice in one word, it would be “options”. Sometimes we get stuck and need optional ways to relate to our past trauma, to others, to our situation and to ourselves. I can help guide you through this process.
Throughout my 20 years of experience, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping individuals and couples seek healthier perspectives, better communication, enhanced coping skills, and more authentic relationships. If I could describe my practice in one word, it would be “options”. Sometimes we get stuck and need optional ways to relate to our past trauma, to others, to our situation and to ourselves. I can help guide you through this process.
(208) 540-9671 View (208) 540-9671
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Kelli Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301  (Online Only)
I have experience working with adults and children with various diagnoses including depression, anxiety, anger issues, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, ADHD, and adjustment/life transition concerns. I was trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD in 2015 and have had training in CBT. I am EMDR trained as of August 2023 as well. I love working with active-duty military members, veterans, and their families.
I have experience working with adults and children with various diagnoses including depression, anxiety, anger issues, Bipolar Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, ADHD, and adjustment/life transition concerns. I was trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD in 2015 and have had training in CBT. I am EMDR trained as of August 2023 as well. I love working with active-duty military members, veterans, and their families.
(208) 858-7754 View (208) 858-7754
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Thomas Putnam
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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.
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.
(208) 486-5908 View (208) 486-5908
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Rachel Webster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Most commonly I utilize a client centered approach to help people with whom I work to identify difficulties they re experiencing and goals they have to improve their lives. Often, people come to counseling with a set of obstacles that keep presenting themselves, so we identify and develop strategies for moving past those.
Most commonly I utilize a client centered approach to help people with whom I work to identify difficulties they re experiencing and goals they have to improve their lives. Often, people come to counseling with a set of obstacles that keep presenting themselves, so we identify and develop strategies for moving past those.
(208) 203-1876 View (208) 203-1876
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Millie Gaitan Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Accepting new clients in 2024. I have 12 years's experience working with adults, adolescents and children. My focus this year is to help couples to improve their relationship and to help individuals suffering from traumatic experiences. I have six year's experience doing mental health evaluations for immigration cases. Being bicultural and bilingual, I offer services in English and Spanish.
Accepting new clients in 2024. I have 12 years's experience working with adults, adolescents and children. My focus this year is to help couples to improve their relationship and to help individuals suffering from traumatic experiences. I have six year's experience doing mental health evaluations for immigration cases. Being bicultural and bilingual, I offer services in English and Spanish.
(208) 273-8070 View (208) 273-8070
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Bree Van Leeuwen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DBT-C, TFCBT-C, EMDR-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
EMAILS ARE PREFERABLE & the fastest way of communication for Bree. Visit my webpage: https://bree-van-leeuwen.clientsecure.me/
EMAILS ARE PREFERABLE & the fastest way of communication for Bree. Visit my webpage: https://bree-van-leeuwen.clientsecure.me/
(208) 231-7561 View (208) 231-7561
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Michael A Blaylock
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Are you struggling with sexual issues like shame, lack of pleasure, or addiction? Are you searching for help with your relationship? Or perhaps you're sad an anxious and you can't shake it? I'm here to listen and help, without judgement. Individual and couples counseling is an opportunity to explore your personal mental health in a safe space, and improve relationship connections. I can help you break old patterns, and find delight, rest, self-worth, and intimacy again.
Are you struggling with sexual issues like shame, lack of pleasure, or addiction? Are you searching for help with your relationship? Or perhaps you're sad an anxious and you can't shake it? I'm here to listen and help, without judgement. Individual and couples counseling is an opportunity to explore your personal mental health in a safe space, and improve relationship connections. I can help you break old patterns, and find delight, rest, self-worth, and intimacy again.
(208) 684-1692 View (208) 684-1692
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Irma Pavlovic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
As your therapist, I believe that your current life challenges can be transformed into new and improved lifepaths. Together, in a safe and welcoming environment, we will work on overcoming those challenges by using your strengths and your expertise about your life. I have worked and have experience with individuals who have a history with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, abusive relationships, negative thinking patterns and challenging life transitions.
As your therapist, I believe that your current life challenges can be transformed into new and improved lifepaths. Together, in a safe and welcoming environment, we will work on overcoming those challenges by using your strengths and your expertise about your life. I have worked and have experience with individuals who have a history with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, abusive relationships, negative thinking patterns and challenging life transitions.
(208) 607-3429 View (208) 607-3429
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Dr. Nohemi Vasquez Clinical Psychology- Serenidad Psychology
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Counseling is an opportunity to learn and understand yourself better, reach your potential to overcome challenges, gain self-growth and control, and build healthy relationships. La consejería es una oportunidad para aprender y entenderse mejor a sí mismo, alcanzar su potencial para superar los desafíos y obtener crecimiento personal, control y construir relaciones saludables. I specialize in working with diverse clients from various cultural backgrounds. Me especializo en trabajar con clientes de diversos orígenes culturales.
Counseling is an opportunity to learn and understand yourself better, reach your potential to overcome challenges, gain self-growth and control, and build healthy relationships. La consejería es una oportunidad para aprender y entenderse mejor a sí mismo, alcanzar su potencial para superar los desafíos y obtener crecimiento personal, control y construir relaciones saludables. I specialize in working with diverse clients from various cultural backgrounds. Me especializo en trabajar con clientes de diversos orígenes culturales.
(208) 858-5175 View (208) 858-5175
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Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.