FHS Behavioral Health Makes high quality, culturally sensitive, behavioral health services affordable and accessible to the people of South Central Idaho. Our professional staff works to enhance the well-being of our community by ensuring that our clients have access to help when they need it. Our centers are available for people of all ages offering affordable, comprehensive, and easily accessible behavioral health care.
School Attended: California State University, Sacramento, CA
Western Seminary, Portland, OR
George Fox University, Newburg, OR
Dusquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Board Certification: Certified Gestalt Therapist- European Association for Gestalt Therapy Certified Professional Coach – International Coach Federation
Specialty: Clinical Psychology, Gestalt Therapy, Coaching for psychological disorders, psychotherapy and assessment: older children, adolescents, adults, couples, families.
Schools Attended: BYU-Provo – Bachelor’s Degree
Pacific University – Master’s Degree
Board Certification: National Board Certified Counselor
Specialty: Acceptance Commitment Therapy
I work with couples, individuals, and adolescents. Areas of focus and interest include but are not limited to Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Values Clarification, and overcoming shame/guilt.
Schools Attended:Boise state University-Bachelor’s degree in Social work
Northwest Nazarene University-Master’s in Social Work
Board Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialty: Behavioral Health Consultant in Primary Medical Clinic: Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, ACT, Adlerian Therapy
School Attended: Grand Valley State University – Grand Rapids, MI
Board Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State approved clinical social work supervisor
Specialty: Bilingual English/Spanish, Children, Adults, & Families
I place importance on including an individual’s cultural background, life situations and personal goals in the treatment process. I have had over 15 years of clinical experience with a wide variety of diagnoses and life stressors. I speak Spanish and provide counseling to children, adults, and families. My specialty is working with individuals who have experienced a traumatic event(s) or abuse. I am a Certified Trauma and Loss Specialist through the National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children (TLC) and trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). When working with young children I incorporate directive play therapy techniques to help children in a way that is appropriate for their developmental stage. This process always includes education and feedback to the parents/guardians.
School Attended: Boise State University, MSW
Board Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialty: Adults and Adolescents ages 15 and up
In utilizing a person-centered, strengths-based approach, I take into account the emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of each individual. I enjoy working with socially diverse populations, ages 15 and up, and have experience working with individuals facing various life stressors including: adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, and co-occurring substance use. Through integrating techniques from a variety of therapeutic frameworks, I aim to identify the best fit for each individual’s treatment needs.
Schools Attended: Utah State University
Board Certification: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialty: Children pre-school age, up to adolescents age 15. I have had training in multiple different modalities including, nasolution-focused solution focused therapy, play therapy, DBT, Equine Assisted Therapy, and CBT.
I have been a therapist for 8 years and I have worked in a variety of setting with a variety of different populations however my passion is helping kids and adolescents reach their full potential. I use interventions from guided play therapy, DBT, solution-focused, narrative therapy, and CBT depending on the age and needs of the child to help them overcome anything from behavioral issues at home and school to those suffering from trauma and chronic mood problems. I used a client-centered approach with my clients believe that they are the experts in their own lives and that with the clients’ help, I can help guide and build a plan of action that will help them achieve the goals that they come to therapy wanting to achieve.
Schools Attended: Virginia Commonwealth University – Richmond, VA & Southern Virginia University – Buena Vista, VA & Ricks College, Rexburg, ID
Board Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Diplomate of the American Psychotherapy Association, Certificate of Professional Studies in Adlerian Psychology, Lifespan Integration (LI) Trained Therapist
Specialty: Youth (ages 11+), Adults, Individuals, Couples & Families
After graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2006 with a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree, my family and I moved to the Mini-Cassia area. During the course of my professional experiences, I have been privileged to work with various populations; ranging from, but not limited to, incarcerated and at-risk adolescents, young adults experiencing stressful life adjustments, couples dealing with marital problems, foster children who have endured an assortment of painful events, parents having difficulty raising a child with behavior problems, teens and adults who struggle with anxiety and mood disorders, etc. Using Cognitive-Behavioral (CBT), Individual Psychology, Ego Psychology, Lifespan Integration (LI), and Gottman-based interventions, I strive to maintain a goal-oriented, strengths-based therapeutic approach with those I serve.
Schools Attended: Utah State University – B.S. Psychology
University of Phoenix – Masters of Counseling, Mental Health Counseling
Board Certification: National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CCMHC)
Specialty: Children 3-12 year olds, Play Therapy, PCIT, PMT
Adults – PSTD
I have been working as a counselor since 2008 and am licensed in Idaho, Nevada and Utah. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. During the last 7 years I have provided individual and group counseling services, serving a wide range of people, from children to the elderly. I have provided counseling for those suffering from a variety of mental health issues, from depression to PTSD to Autism to personality disorders. I have training in TF-CBT, PCIT, PMT, DBT, STEPPS, CBT, and a multitude of other approaches to helping people of all ages and situations. I particularly enjoy helping children that have behavioral issues, who have suffered trauma, who have gone through family separations or other family difficulties, or who may just be struggling in school. I enjoy helping them find their potential and improving their mental wellness.
Schools Attended: Southern Utah Unversity Cedar City, Utah – BS
Utah State University -Masters of Rehab Counseling
Board Certification: National Board Certified Counselor
Specialty: Communications Rehabilitation Counseling
School Attended: Northwest Nazarene University – Nampa, Idaho
Board Certification: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialty: Children and Adolescents, Bilingual English/Spanish
I’ve had the opportunity to work in three major systems within our community which has provided me with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, and families. I utilize a strengths-based approach to work with individuals incorporating their social, emotional, and spiritual beliefs. My recent work includes working with individuals experiencing life stressors including issues of: adjustment, anxiety, depression, ADHD, behavioral, parenting, and family issues. I specialize in working with children ages 6 and up, adolescents, adults, and families. I am bicultural/bilingual English and Spanish and enjoy working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I utilize techniques from Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to work with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma in their lives. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches along with other therapy techniques to fit the needs of each individual. My work with children includes the utilization of directive play therapy to help them gain greater insight into their emotions and behaviors while increasing their effective coping skills. I enjoy walking with my clients through their journey of growth and self-discovery.
Family Health Services provides a sliding fee discount and no one is refused care based upon ability to pay.
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