Counseling Services

Healing That's Built Around You

Evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, families, and teens. In-person in Idaho Falls and via telehealth statewide.

Core Service

Individual Counseling

Our therapists work one-on-one with clients who are ready to stop surviving and start healing. Whether you're dealing with past trauma, a mental health diagnosis, overwhelming stress, or just the feeling that something isn't right — this is a safe, judgment-free space to work through it.

Sessions are 50 minutes and can be held in-person at our Idaho Falls office or via telehealth anywhere in Idaho.

Personalized treatment plans — not a one-size-fits-all script
EMDR, CBT, person-centered, and solution-focused approaches
Christian spiritual direction available at your request
Therapists who actually listen — and give you tools that work

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Compassion Counseling office — a warm, comfortable space

Areas of Specialty

What We Help Clients With

Every client is different. Our therapists draw from multiple evidence-based methods to match the approach to the person — not the other way around.

EMDR & Trauma Recovery

Trauma doesn't just live in your memory — it lives in your body, your reactions, your relationships. EMDR is a research-proven method that helps your brain reprocess painful experiences so they stop running the show. Our practice has some of the most experienced EMDR practitioners in the Idaho Falls area.

PTSDChildhood traumaAbuse recoveryPainful memories

Depression

When depression takes hold, even getting out of bed can feel impossible. You're not lazy. You're not broken. Your brain is stuck in a pattern — and patterns can be changed. Our therapists use CBT and person-centered techniques to help you build real coping skills and start feeling like yourself again.

Persistent sadnessLoss of motivationEmotional numbnessIsolation

Anxiety

The racing thoughts. The knot in your stomach. The constant "what ifs" that never stop. Anxiety is exhausting — and you don't have to white-knuckle your way through it. Our therapists teach practical, research-backed tools to calm your nervous system and regain control over the thoughts that have been controlling you.

Generalized anxietyPanic attacksOverthinkingSocial anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Living with bipolar disorder means riding a wave you didn't choose. The highs can feel productive — until they're not. The lows can feel permanent — until they lift. Our therapists help clients understand their cycles, develop strategies for stability, and build a life that doesn't revolve around the next episode.

Mood managementStability strategiesSelf-awarenessCoping tools

Christian Counseling & Spiritual Direction

If faith is part of your story, it can be part of your healing too. Several of our therapists offer Christian counseling and spiritual direction at your request — never imposed. We connect with believers across all denominations, and clients of all backgrounds are welcome.

Faith-based healingSpiritual directionReligious traumaAll backgrounds welcome

Grief & Loss

Losing someone you love changes everything. The world keeps moving, but you feel frozen. There is no "right way" to grieve — but there are ways to carry the pain without being crushed by it. Our therapists walk alongside you with patience, compassion, and zero pressure to "get over it" on someone else's timeline.

Death of a loved oneLoss of relationshipLife transitionsProcessing pain

Relationship Issues

You don't have to be in couples therapy to work on your relationships. Our therapists help individual clients understand their own patterns — the walls they put up, the conflicts they repeat, the boundaries they can't set. When you change how you show up, your relationships change too.

Toxic relationshipsBoundary settingCommunication patternsSelf-worth

Family Counseling

Family dynamics can be complicated — communication breakdowns, blended family tensions, generational patterns, or just the feeling that something's off. Our therapists work with families to strengthen bonds, improve communication, and break cycles that aren't serving anyone. Whether it's parenting challenges or deep-rooted relational patterns, we help families find their way forward together.

CommunicationBlended familiesParentingFamily conflict

Couples & Premarital Counseling

Whether you're engaged and preparing for marriage or navigating challenges in your current relationship, couples counseling is a space to build understanding, improve communication, and learn practical tools for conflict resolution. Sessions focus on helping partners hear each other, grow together, and create a relationship that's both resilient and fulfilling.

PremaritalCommunicationConflict resolutionLove languages

Kids & Teens

Growing up is hard — and sometimes kids and teens need a safe space outside of home and school to work through what they're feeling. Our therapists help young people navigate anxiety, school stress, social challenges, family changes, and the pressures of growing up. Parents are kept informed and involved throughout the process.

AnxietySchool stressSocial challengesFamily changes

Getting Started

How It Works

Starting therapy can feel intimidating. We make it easy.

Reach Out

Call, email, or use the contact form. Our team will get back to you within one business day to set up your first appointment.

First Session

Your first visit is about getting comfortable. Your therapist will listen to your story, understand what brought you in, and start building a plan together.

Start Healing

With a personalized approach tailored to your needs, you'll begin building real skills and seeing real progress — at your own pace.

Evidence-Based

Our Therapeutic Methods

EMDR

Research-proven trauma processing that helps your brain heal from painful experiences.

CBT

Practical tools to identify and change the thought patterns driving anxiety, depression, and anger.

Person-Centered

Therapy built around your goals, your pace, and your unique story.

Solution-Focused

Forward-moving therapy focused on where you want to go, not just where you've been.

Insurance & Investment

Transparent Pricing

Insurance Accepted

Blue Cross of Idaho
Regence Blue Shield
Pacific Source
University of Utah
Select Health
Moda
Mountain View Network

$150

per 50-minute session · Out-of-Pocket

Individual counseling sessions
Family & couples counseling
EMDR & trauma therapy
Christian counseling available
In-person or telehealth

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Insurance clients: Session lengths and reimbursement rates vary by plan. Details are provided in your intake paperwork prior to your first appointment. | 24-hour cancellation policy applies to all sessions. | No Surprises Act

Common Questions

Frequently Asked

No referral is needed. You can reach out directly by phone, email, or the contact form on this site. Our team will get back to you within one business day.

Both options offer the same quality of care. In-person sessions take place at our Idaho Falls office in the Heritage Professional Building in Heritage Plaza. Telehealth sessions happen over a secure video platform and are available to anyone living in the state of Idaho.

There's no set timeline — it depends entirely on your goals and what you're working through. Some clients see meaningful progress in a few sessions. Others benefit from longer-term support. Your therapist will work with you to find the right pace.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It's a research-backed therapy that uses bilateral stimulation (like guided eye movements) to help your brain reprocess traumatic memories. Instead of reliving the pain, your brain learns to store the memory in a way that no longer triggers distress. It's one of the most effective treatments for trauma and PTSD.

Yes. We offer family counseling, couples and premarital counseling, and work with kids and teens in addition to individual therapy. Reach out and we'll help match you with the right therapist and service for your needs.

Absolutely not. Christian counseling and spiritual direction are only integrated at your request. Our therapists work with clients of all faith backgrounds and beliefs — and never impose their own. You set the terms.

Our therapists see clients Monday through Saturday. Hours vary by day and by therapist — check our contact page for the full schedule.

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It takes courage to reach out. We'll make sure the rest is easy.

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