Therapists in Eagle, ID
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Sunday Cross
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616
I a clinically licensed provider in Idaho and Washington State. I believe in providing the highest quality of care through the use of evidence-based and well-researched modalities of treatment based on client-stated needs and goals. I aim to provide a supportive, collaborative environment to walk alongside you through emotional healing, personal growth, or any life transition. Sharing the process of understanding yourself better through psychotherapy can change how you experience yourself and others and help you make changes to improve how you feel and live.
I a clinically licensed provider in Idaho and Washington State. I believe in providing the highest quality of care through the use of evidence-based and well-researched modalities of treatment based on client-stated needs and goals. I aim to provide a supportive, collaborative environment to walk alongside you through emotional healing, personal growth, or any life transition. Sharing the process of understanding yourself better through psychotherapy can change how you experience yourself and others and help you make changes to improve how you feel and live.
![Photo of Ta'resa Crow, LCSW, MBA, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f7177c07-7707-465d-8d7e-8dc2985650e8/1/320x400.jpeg)
Ta'resa Crow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616 (Online Only)
My ideal client is one who wants to improve the quality of their life through a positive relationship with themselves. They want to learn to love themselves so that they can have better relationships, fulfill their goals, and move forward. I am an empathetic, seasoned, and authentic clinician who will provide the environment to facilitate change.
My ideal client is one who wants to improve the quality of their life through a positive relationship with themselves. They want to learn to love themselves so that they can have better relationships, fulfill their goals, and move forward. I am an empathetic, seasoned, and authentic clinician who will provide the environment to facilitate change.
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Debbie Samije Abreu
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, RMFT-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616
Debbie Abreu is a highly qualified professional with a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, a Sixth Year Degree in School Administration, a Master’s degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Debbie is passionate about leveraging a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to drive positive outcomes for her clients. She has a proven track record of success in working collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. Her exceptional skills in this area enable her to effectively connect with clients, build rapport, and facilitate meaningful results.
Debbie Abreu is a highly qualified professional with a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy, a Sixth Year Degree in School Administration, a Master’s degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Debbie is passionate about leveraging a strengths-based, solution-focused approach to drive positive outcomes for her clients. She has a proven track record of success in working collaboratively with individuals from diverse cultural, racial, and religious backgrounds. Her exceptional skills in this area enable her to effectively connect with clients, build rapport, and facilitate meaningful results.
![Photo of Carol Birdzell, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8abe8e70-e6c5-4a7b-b347-c2e65b21512b/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome! I'm Carol, a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor and retired licensed midwife, dedicated to supporting individuals and families in their journey towards improved mental well-being. With a focus on women's issues, stress reduction, self-care, and life transitions, I strive to create a nurturing environment where clients can thrive. Through evidence-based techniques and compassionate guidance, I help individuals and families build the skills they need to thrive.
Hello and welcome! I'm Carol, a compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor and retired licensed midwife, dedicated to supporting individuals and families in their journey towards improved mental well-being. With a focus on women's issues, stress reduction, self-care, and life transitions, I strive to create a nurturing environment where clients can thrive. Through evidence-based techniques and compassionate guidance, I help individuals and families build the skills they need to thrive.
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Dr. Jennifer Roy Obenshain
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616
We all encounter situations that challenge our abilities and throw us off balance. This is what it means to be human. I believe we all possess the ability to work through these situations and move forward in healthier, happier, and stronger ways. Sometimes it just requires a trained professional to offer a new perspective. My job is to work with you to discover your path forward by offering support, new ways of thinking, and education while tapping into strengths and resources you already possess. Please give me a call and we can get started to get you back on track in your life.
We all encounter situations that challenge our abilities and throw us off balance. This is what it means to be human. I believe we all possess the ability to work through these situations and move forward in healthier, happier, and stronger ways. Sometimes it just requires a trained professional to offer a new perspective. My job is to work with you to discover your path forward by offering support, new ways of thinking, and education while tapping into strengths and resources you already possess. Please give me a call and we can get started to get you back on track in your life.
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Hello! I am currently accepting new clients in-person or video telehealth. Life poses challenges to us all, and I collaborate with my clients to help them to understand and to process difficult life situations, and to build on their strengths and develop new coping strategies. My focus is helping teens and adults address symptoms of anxiety and depression caused by various difficult life experiences, and to develop skills supporting your desire for improved communication, relationships, personal growth, resilience and self-esteem.
Hello! I am currently accepting new clients in-person or video telehealth. Life poses challenges to us all, and I collaborate with my clients to help them to understand and to process difficult life situations, and to build on their strengths and develop new coping strategies. My focus is helping teens and adults address symptoms of anxiety and depression caused by various difficult life experiences, and to develop skills supporting your desire for improved communication, relationships, personal growth, resilience and self-esteem.
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Pacific Mental Health of Idaho
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616 (Online Only)
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of those living in the state of Idaho. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for.
Pacific Mental Health is dedicated to serving the mental health needs of those living in the state of Idaho. If you're looking for a new counselor or a fresh perspective in life, our team of psychotherapist can help you achieve the goals you're looking for.
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Dr. Megan Osborne
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Eagle, ID 83616 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello there-I am glad you are here! You are warmly welcomed into an unconditional positive embrace. I meet you right where you are at on your journey- this is a judgement-free space. It is an honor and my life work to walk alongside you, and together we will navigate restoration of mind, body and spiritual wellness. Christian counsel and a prayer focus is always available upon request.
Hello there-I am glad you are here! You are warmly welcomed into an unconditional positive embrace. I meet you right where you are at on your journey- this is a judgement-free space. It is an honor and my life work to walk alongside you, and together we will navigate restoration of mind, body and spiritual wellness. Christian counsel and a prayer focus is always available upon request.
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Wesley Maynard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MBA, LMSW, LICSWA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616 (Online Only)
Maybe you're tired of suffering from being bossed around by OCD or anxiety. Perhaps you’re in a painful life transition and feeling uncertain, afraid, or lost. I’m glad you’re here. If you feel hopeless, I believe things can get much better, one step at a time. Although it sure can feel this way, rather than viewing OCD or anxiety as a monster trying to torture us, I see it as a hypervigilant alert system whose aim is to keep us safe at all costs. Retraining that alert system can help us get unstuck, heal, and thrive. I never claim to have the answers for anyone’s life, but I love helping people find answers within themselves.
Maybe you're tired of suffering from being bossed around by OCD or anxiety. Perhaps you’re in a painful life transition and feeling uncertain, afraid, or lost. I’m glad you’re here. If you feel hopeless, I believe things can get much better, one step at a time. Although it sure can feel this way, rather than viewing OCD or anxiety as a monster trying to torture us, I see it as a hypervigilant alert system whose aim is to keep us safe at all costs. Retraining that alert system can help us get unstuck, heal, and thrive. I never claim to have the answers for anyone’s life, but I love helping people find answers within themselves.
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Lindsay R Kenley
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, mind/body work, and Couples Counseling. I have a passion for a mind-body-spirit approach to mental health care as anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal stress have a great impact on all three. Two quotes that help explain my approach to Counseling are Carl Jung’s famous quote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” and a quote by Paul Batalden; “Every system is perfectly designed to achieve exactly the results it gets.” We function within many systems in our lives and one of the most important systems is our internal one.
I specialize in Trauma, Anxiety, mind/body work, and Couples Counseling. I have a passion for a mind-body-spirit approach to mental health care as anxiety, trauma, and interpersonal stress have a great impact on all three. Two quotes that help explain my approach to Counseling are Carl Jung’s famous quote, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate” and a quote by Paul Batalden; “Every system is perfectly designed to achieve exactly the results it gets.” We function within many systems in our lives and one of the most important systems is our internal one.
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Joal Curtis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with men struggling with an unhealthy relationship with themselves and others leading to disconnect, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self esteem and a host of other issues. Stated by Thoreau, “The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation.” This doesn't have to be you, feel better, love better, perform better and enjoy more. Consistent with this I also work with couples to help reestablish the connection that is struggling or feels lost.
I specialize in working with men struggling with an unhealthy relationship with themselves and others leading to disconnect, anxiety, depression, addiction, low self esteem and a host of other issues. Stated by Thoreau, “The mass of men live lives of quiet desperation.” This doesn't have to be you, feel better, love better, perform better and enjoy more. Consistent with this I also work with couples to help reestablish the connection that is struggling or feels lost.
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Eagle Youth Counseling
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eagle, ID 83616
Waitlist for new clients
I have extensive training and experience working with children, teens and young adults ages 8 through mid-twenties who struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. I have firsthand experience working with kids in an educational setting as a School Counselor which has helped me better understand the challenges kids face today while at school. We will explore, identify and set goals to create an environment that fosters active participation in the counseling process through exploration of feelings, personal history, attitudes, beliefs, developmental needs, communication, self-expression, emotional regulation, and awareness.
I have extensive training and experience working with children, teens and young adults ages 8 through mid-twenties who struggle emotionally, behaviorally, and socially. I have firsthand experience working with kids in an educational setting as a School Counselor which has helped me better understand the challenges kids face today while at school. We will explore, identify and set goals to create an environment that fosters active participation in the counseling process through exploration of feelings, personal history, attitudes, beliefs, developmental needs, communication, self-expression, emotional regulation, and awareness.
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As a compassionate therapist, an 9 year veteran of the military and a loving Christian, I do realize the difficulty of reaching out for help and I respect those people who do ask for help. It takes a lot of courage!. My passion to to work with those who are struggling with PTSD and other traumas and helping to make their life improve. I am available on: headway.com and AM WELL.com platforms. All my mental health counseling is now telehealth. Having 37 years helping clients with mental health challenges.
As a compassionate therapist, an 9 year veteran of the military and a loving Christian, I do realize the difficulty of reaching out for help and I respect those people who do ask for help. It takes a lot of courage!. My passion to to work with those who are struggling with PTSD and other traumas and helping to make their life improve. I am available on: headway.com and AM WELL.com platforms. All my mental health counseling is now telehealth. Having 37 years helping clients with mental health challenges.
![Photo of Shane Michael Duty, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/87df9965-d343-4dfa-879d-328ccd233489/2/320x400.jpeg)
At Family Life Counseling Center, we seek to aid individuals, couples, and families in overcoming affliction and establishing authenticity. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and EMDR to aid clients struggling with a range of symptoms from marital conflict and sexual issues to past trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our goal is to provide personalized and effective therapeutic techniques to help you achieve your treatment goals.
At Family Life Counseling Center, we seek to aid individuals, couples, and families in overcoming affliction and establishing authenticity. We use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques and EMDR to aid clients struggling with a range of symptoms from marital conflict and sexual issues to past trauma, anxiety, and depression. Our goal is to provide personalized and effective therapeutic techniques to help you achieve your treatment goals.
![Photo of Sophia Kall, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/caeb873e-056f-446c-bda3-e5e00c02c15f/2/320x400.jpeg)
It takes courage to seek help. I help individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, grief, loss, alcohol/substance use, and relationship issues. There are times in life when the circumstances you're faced with can feel overwhelming. Talking it out can help you feel supported while gaining a better understanding of the steps you want to take. I help client's learn coping skills to manage their feelings of hopelessness, fear, and uncertainty. I work to empower my client's life by providing reassurance, hope, resources and options to address the reason they're in therapy. YOU are not alone. HELP is here when YOU are ready.
It takes courage to seek help. I help individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, grief, loss, alcohol/substance use, and relationship issues. There are times in life when the circumstances you're faced with can feel overwhelming. Talking it out can help you feel supported while gaining a better understanding of the steps you want to take. I help client's learn coping skills to manage their feelings of hopelessness, fear, and uncertainty. I work to empower my client's life by providing reassurance, hope, resources and options to address the reason they're in therapy. YOU are not alone. HELP is here when YOU are ready.
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Please go to my website at www.RickBoyesCounseling.com for more information. A great deal of my work has been with adults who were abused as children. Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in childhood can greatly limit the degree to which one can function fully and find fulfilling relationships. I have an endless amount of compassion for the pain that life can bring and a tremendous amount of respect for the courage that it takes to look honestly at ourselves.
Please go to my website at www.RickBoyesCounseling.com for more information. A great deal of my work has been with adults who were abused as children. Sexual, physical, and emotional abuse in childhood can greatly limit the degree to which one can function fully and find fulfilling relationships. I have an endless amount of compassion for the pain that life can bring and a tremendous amount of respect for the courage that it takes to look honestly at ourselves.
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More than likely, you're here because you're looking for some extra support. You may have noticed your low moods are more frequent or you are struggling with some anxious thoughts. There may have been some things that happened when you were younger that are surfacing and you just aren't sure how to navigate it all. I won't ever tell you that I have all the answers. What I will tell you is I am ready and willing to walk beside you and offer insight and tools in order to help you navigate your life to the best of your ability!
More than likely, you're here because you're looking for some extra support. You may have noticed your low moods are more frequent or you are struggling with some anxious thoughts. There may have been some things that happened when you were younger that are surfacing and you just aren't sure how to navigate it all. I won't ever tell you that I have all the answers. What I will tell you is I am ready and willing to walk beside you and offer insight and tools in order to help you navigate your life to the best of your ability!
![Photo of Danica Holladay, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/67adfed2-2450-4c62-8f67-79dc060a7ac2/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe counseling is a brave step in supporting your overall wellness. It is my honor to partner with individuals as they navigate their unique wellness journey. I enter each session with a compassionate and client-centered approach. I believe that people are able to most fully express themselves when they are given space to be genuinely understood and validated in their experiences. It is my goal to foster comfortable and judgment-free sessions where insight and reflection support self awareness and understanding. Despite our circumstances I like to look at things from a strength based approach.
I believe counseling is a brave step in supporting your overall wellness. It is my honor to partner with individuals as they navigate their unique wellness journey. I enter each session with a compassionate and client-centered approach. I believe that people are able to most fully express themselves when they are given space to be genuinely understood and validated in their experiences. It is my goal to foster comfortable and judgment-free sessions where insight and reflection support self awareness and understanding. Despite our circumstances I like to look at things from a strength based approach.
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I’m a licensed psychologist and founder of Eagle Therapist Collective who serves teens, adults, and parents who are seeking to reduce stress in their lives and increase their self-care through therapy. My psychotherapy approach is grounded in the belief that the relationship you have with your therapist is the foundation for growth. I’ll focus on the whole “you,” and find meaning in the broader perspective as well as the smaller details of all that you brought to explore.
I’m a licensed psychologist and founder of Eagle Therapist Collective who serves teens, adults, and parents who are seeking to reduce stress in their lives and increase their self-care through therapy. My psychotherapy approach is grounded in the belief that the relationship you have with your therapist is the foundation for growth. I’ll focus on the whole “you,” and find meaning in the broader perspective as well as the smaller details of all that you brought to explore.
![Photo of Jerry D Lilly, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5343fb33-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
It is so easy to focus on what is not working and what has to be 'fixed' rather than on what is working and what is right in ourselves. Our society, social media, and some of our environments give us the message that we need to be 'better' that we are not 'good enough' just as we are. I center my work on a strength based model to reinforce self acceptance, self understanding, positive self thoughts, and enhancing confidence levels in yourself. Focusing on your known strengths motivate you to change patterns and build environments that are reinforcing and supportive.
It is so easy to focus on what is not working and what has to be 'fixed' rather than on what is working and what is right in ourselves. Our society, social media, and some of our environments give us the message that we need to be 'better' that we are not 'good enough' just as we are. I center my work on a strength based model to reinforce self acceptance, self understanding, positive self thoughts, and enhancing confidence levels in yourself. Focusing on your known strengths motivate you to change patterns and build environments that are reinforcing and supportive.
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Number of Therapists in Eagle, ID
200+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Eagle, ID who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
88% | Depression |
82% | Relationship Issues |
81% | Self Esteem |
76% | Coping Skills |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Blue Cross |
68% | Regence |
67% | SelectHealth |
How Therapists in Eagle, ID see their clients
79% | In Person and Online | |
21% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.