Therapists in Boise, ID
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Nicole Berenger
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83705
Not accepting new clients
**Currently NOT taking new clients** Sometimes life leaves you with wounds to tend to without instruction on how to heal them. Whether it’s the emotional equivalent of a light scratch or a deep cut, I’m here to help you understand your emotional injuries and support you in healing them. I work with individuals to identify and challenge barriers to wellness, build resilience, reconnect to self, and create a path towards a life well lived. My approach to counseling is person-centered, eclectic, and highly attuned to your unique needs and preferences.
**Currently NOT taking new clients** Sometimes life leaves you with wounds to tend to without instruction on how to heal them. Whether it’s the emotional equivalent of a light scratch or a deep cut, I’m here to help you understand your emotional injuries and support you in healing them. I work with individuals to identify and challenge barriers to wellness, build resilience, reconnect to self, and create a path towards a life well lived. My approach to counseling is person-centered, eclectic, and highly attuned to your unique needs and preferences.
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Avalon Derlacki
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702
I have availability! I enjoy working with people who are stuck, experiencing overwhelming emotional distress and who have experienced a loss of sorts. Sometimes experiencing emotional distress may manifest as feeling worn out, hopeless, or may also be masked as physical discomfort (think racing heart, shallow breathing, tense muscles). Major life transitions also impact our ability to regulate emotions in a helpful and adaptive way. If you find yourself experiencing emotional ups and downs and physical manifestations of emotional disturbances, know that there is a path towards healing. I also focus on nervous system regulation.
I have availability! I enjoy working with people who are stuck, experiencing overwhelming emotional distress and who have experienced a loss of sorts. Sometimes experiencing emotional distress may manifest as feeling worn out, hopeless, or may also be masked as physical discomfort (think racing heart, shallow breathing, tense muscles). Major life transitions also impact our ability to regulate emotions in a helpful and adaptive way. If you find yourself experiencing emotional ups and downs and physical manifestations of emotional disturbances, know that there is a path towards healing. I also focus on nervous system regulation.
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Maryclaire Fery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83705
Waitlist for new clients
Are you looking for soul deep healing? Do you want to reconnect with your authentic, true self? Do you have this sense there is supposed to be "more"? It is so easy to forget what we come into the world inherently knowing - that we all deserve to be seen, to be heard, and know that we matter. In our work together, we will venture on a journey of remembering who you truly are and unlearning all that you are not. By working with all pieces of you – mind, body, and spirit - we will break down what has built up over time that is no longer serving you and reconnect with the truth underneath.
Are you looking for soul deep healing? Do you want to reconnect with your authentic, true self? Do you have this sense there is supposed to be "more"? It is so easy to forget what we come into the world inherently knowing - that we all deserve to be seen, to be heard, and know that we matter. In our work together, we will venture on a journey of remembering who you truly are and unlearning all that you are not. By working with all pieces of you – mind, body, and spirit - we will break down what has built up over time that is no longer serving you and reconnect with the truth underneath.
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Accepting new clients in-person or online! Life can be overwhelming, and what you're trying doesn't seem to be working. Sometimes things happen through no fault of your own. My desire is to come alongside you and provide a safe non-judgmental place in which a trusting relationship can develop. My goal is to arm you with new skills and insight to help bring about the change you desire, improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Accepting new clients in-person or online! Life can be overwhelming, and what you're trying doesn't seem to be working. Sometimes things happen through no fault of your own. My desire is to come alongside you and provide a safe non-judgmental place in which a trusting relationship can develop. My goal is to arm you with new skills and insight to help bring about the change you desire, improving your relationship with yourself and the world around you.
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Life can be difficult at times and sometimes thinking can get bogged down by outside influences or past trauma bringing forward movement to a halt. My counseling services help you redirect your thoughts and energy to help you break out of the rut and move forward.
Life can be difficult at times and sometimes thinking can get bogged down by outside influences or past trauma bringing forward movement to a halt. My counseling services help you redirect your thoughts and energy to help you break out of the rut and move forward.
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Gena Hunsaker
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83712
Waitlist for new clients
EMDR, trauma informed therapist. I help individuals understand the human experience, their human experience, in a powerful holistic way. I believe that healing is experienced by understanding ourselves, beyond the identities, expectations, and messages we have assumed, often unconsciously, that have shaped how we experience ourselves and our world. I help individuals relieve suffering and find new ways to experience life and have a more fulfilled human experience.
EMDR, trauma informed therapist. I help individuals understand the human experience, their human experience, in a powerful holistic way. I believe that healing is experienced by understanding ourselves, beyond the identities, expectations, and messages we have assumed, often unconsciously, that have shaped how we experience ourselves and our world. I help individuals relieve suffering and find new ways to experience life and have a more fulfilled human experience.
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I am a person-centered therapist who assists in exploring your challenges, suffering or emotional pain. My ideal client is one who is willing to walk through this challenging step with me. In a supportive therapeutic setting, I help people safely process emotions and experiences as well as learn practical, strengths-based coping strategies and techniques for symptom management /reduction. I can help assist in identifying your beliefs/thoughts, patterns and your body's response that prevents you from recovery.
I am a person-centered therapist who assists in exploring your challenges, suffering or emotional pain. My ideal client is one who is willing to walk through this challenging step with me. In a supportive therapeutic setting, I help people safely process emotions and experiences as well as learn practical, strengths-based coping strategies and techniques for symptom management /reduction. I can help assist in identifying your beliefs/thoughts, patterns and your body's response that prevents you from recovery.
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Cornerstone Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LCPC-S, NCC, CFTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83709
Accepting New Clients! FREE therapy with an intern (starts FA24), call for details. Life is full of challenges, and sometimes these can lead to stress and feelings of hopelessness that affect our daily lives and our relationships. We are here to provide a safe, caring, and compassionate environment that encourages you to find your strengths and create motivation to facilitate change that leads to fulfillment in your life and in the relationships you have. We emphasize self-development, growth, and accountability for one's own emotions and behaviors as well as ways to improve the communication you have with others in your life.
Accepting New Clients! FREE therapy with an intern (starts FA24), call for details. Life is full of challenges, and sometimes these can lead to stress and feelings of hopelessness that affect our daily lives and our relationships. We are here to provide a safe, caring, and compassionate environment that encourages you to find your strengths and create motivation to facilitate change that leads to fulfillment in your life and in the relationships you have. We emphasize self-development, growth, and accountability for one's own emotions and behaviors as well as ways to improve the communication you have with others in your life.
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Offering Telehealth therapy - Please visit my website for my direct contact information. I appreciate the courage it takes to seek therapy and I consider the therapeutic relationship a privilege. I specialize in adult mental health therapy, with a focus on navigating the complexities of depression, trauma, and addiction. I collaborate with individuals to understand the underlying factors contributing to their challenges while helping build practical coping mechanisms and cultivate a strength-based mindset.
Offering Telehealth therapy - Please visit my website for my direct contact information. I appreciate the courage it takes to seek therapy and I consider the therapeutic relationship a privilege. I specialize in adult mental health therapy, with a focus on navigating the complexities of depression, trauma, and addiction. I collaborate with individuals to understand the underlying factors contributing to their challenges while helping build practical coping mechanisms and cultivate a strength-based mindset.
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My area of expertise lies in individual therapy. This form of one-on-one treatment provides a safe and supportive space for adults to explore personal issues, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns. Through individual therapy, clients can develop healthier thought patterns, coping mechanisms, and problem-solving skills to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.
My area of expertise lies in individual therapy. This form of one-on-one treatment provides a safe and supportive space for adults to explore personal issues, emotional challenges, and mental health concerns. Through individual therapy, clients can develop healthier thought patterns, coping mechanisms, and problem-solving skills to improve their overall well-being and quality of life.
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Now accepting clients for day and evening sessions! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that utilizes an integrative approach to focus on the needs of my clients. As a client centered counselor, I will provide support and guidance to help you build awareness and find solutions to your identified issues.
Now accepting clients for day and evening sessions! I am a licensed clinical professional counselor that utilizes an integrative approach to focus on the needs of my clients. As a client centered counselor, I will provide support and guidance to help you build awareness and find solutions to your identified issues.
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I work with adolescents and adults who may be coping with a variety of challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, sexual orientation, gender identity, emptiness, substance use, and relationship issues. I work with individuals who are struggling with their sense of self and may feel lost, alone, and unsure where to begin. My clients want to feel more secure in who they are and more confident with how to be.
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Mackenzie Purnell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83705
Welcome! I look forward to working with you. Advocating for your needs is extremely brave, and I am honored to support you in your journey. My focus is assisting adults as they begin to address difficult aspects of their past or present. The counseling process can encourage self-reflection, which often leads to a more meaningful life. By the end of our sessions, I want to have supported your goals, helped you identify strengths and values, and assisted you in establishing meaningful resources that will continue to support you.
Welcome! I look forward to working with you. Advocating for your needs is extremely brave, and I am honored to support you in your journey. My focus is assisting adults as they begin to address difficult aspects of their past or present. The counseling process can encourage self-reflection, which often leads to a more meaningful life. By the end of our sessions, I want to have supported your goals, helped you identify strengths and values, and assisted you in establishing meaningful resources that will continue to support you.
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Isabel Menchaca
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83706
I specialize in working with trauma. While I have a particular focus on working with issues around sexual trauma, sexuality and gender, and religious trauma, I work with trauma of all kinds. I believe that our behaviors, thoughts, physical sensations, worldviews, and ways of being are parts of us that all have stories, waiting to be heard and explored if they are given the opportunity. Giving these parts of us care and attention builds our emotional intelligence, essential to improving not only our lives, but also the lives of those around us in our close relationships, families, and broader communities.
I specialize in working with trauma. While I have a particular focus on working with issues around sexual trauma, sexuality and gender, and religious trauma, I work with trauma of all kinds. I believe that our behaviors, thoughts, physical sensations, worldviews, and ways of being are parts of us that all have stories, waiting to be heard and explored if they are given the opportunity. Giving these parts of us care and attention builds our emotional intelligence, essential to improving not only our lives, but also the lives of those around us in our close relationships, families, and broader communities.
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Visions Counseling & Education, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83704
Here at Visions we are passionate about helping you live your best life, you take the reigns. We specialize in dual-diagnosis/Veteran clients. We work together as a team so that you get the best services and more practice each week through individual counseling, family counseling, and education for family members and your personal support team. Add in Community Based Rehabilitation Services or groups to build that confidence in social skills and daily living skills, creating the independence your working so hard for. Build relationships, gain awareness and skills, increase your support team. Your worth it! Come on in!
Here at Visions we are passionate about helping you live your best life, you take the reigns. We specialize in dual-diagnosis/Veteran clients. We work together as a team so that you get the best services and more practice each week through individual counseling, family counseling, and education for family members and your personal support team. Add in Community Based Rehabilitation Services or groups to build that confidence in social skills and daily living skills, creating the independence your working so hard for. Build relationships, gain awareness and skills, increase your support team. Your worth it! Come on in!
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I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially when the themes of intrusive thoughts are of a taboo and/or sexual nature. Feel terrified by thoughts of hurting people, accidentally or on purpose? Sexual crimes? Sexual orientation? Incest? Sacrilege? I can help. I promise, I don't judge and I understand what your OCD has been putting you through.
I specialize in Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, especially when the themes of intrusive thoughts are of a taboo and/or sexual nature. Feel terrified by thoughts of hurting people, accidentally or on purpose? Sexual crimes? Sexual orientation? Incest? Sacrilege? I can help. I promise, I don't judge and I understand what your OCD has been putting you through.
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Vattey Ung
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83704 (Online Only)
Welcome. I am a mental health provider who also has over 16 years’ experience working with school age children. Presently, I specialize in working with teenagers through later adulthood.
Welcome. I am a mental health provider who also has over 16 years’ experience working with school age children. Presently, I specialize in working with teenagers through later adulthood.
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Dr. Crista Moore Murray
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LCPC, CS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83702
Life is hard. None of us get it right all the time. My goal for the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with the awareness and skills you will need to achieve the level of functioning you desire. I believe my job as your therapist is to work myself out of a job - by teaching you what I know, helping you apply it, assessing the results and adjusting where necessary.
Life is hard. None of us get it right all the time. My goal for the therapeutic relationship is to provide you with the awareness and skills you will need to achieve the level of functioning you desire. I believe my job as your therapist is to work myself out of a job - by teaching you what I know, helping you apply it, assessing the results and adjusting where necessary.
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Allison Hobby
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Boise, ID 83704
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, grief, and low self esteem. I have a warm, encouraging, and easy going way of relating with clients that helps them feel comfortable and confident to address the uncomfortable parts of life when the time is right.
I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, emotional regulation, grief, and low self esteem. I have a warm, encouraging, and easy going way of relating with clients that helps them feel comfortable and confident to address the uncomfortable parts of life when the time is right.
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Alisha K. Hurlbert
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Boise, ID 83704
Are you feeling stuck? Or sad, lost, lonely, something else? All of these? Wanting to feel whole, well, connected? Not sure what you're needing? We are guaranteed challenges as humans. This certainly is a uniquely challenging time in history. Whatever your current or past struggles, we can work together, building a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation & safe place for you to strengthen your ability to listen to yourself with kindness, compassion, curiosity. From there, we can better determine what you are needing to heal, be well, flourish, thrive & feel a deep confidence in your ability to face life's challenges well.
Are you feeling stuck? Or sad, lost, lonely, something else? All of these? Wanting to feel whole, well, connected? Not sure what you're needing? We are guaranteed challenges as humans. This certainly is a uniquely challenging time in history. Whatever your current or past struggles, we can work together, building a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation & safe place for you to strengthen your ability to listen to yourself with kindness, compassion, curiosity. From there, we can better determine what you are needing to heal, be well, flourish, thrive & feel a deep confidence in your ability to face life's challenges well.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Boise, ID
1,000+
Average cost per session
$140
Therapists in Boise, ID who prioritize treating:
93% | Anxiety |
87% | Depression |
77% | Relationship Issues |
75% | Self Esteem |
73% | Trauma and PTSD |
71% | Stress |
68% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Blue Cross |
63% | Aetna |
61% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
How Therapists in Boise, ID see their clients
75% | In Person and Online | |
25% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
23% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Boise?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.