STAFF- THERAPY

 Lindsay graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Master in Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology with a Mental Health Counseling Emphasis. Prior to that, she graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a Major in Psychology and a Minor in Sociology.     Lindsay started her work in the counseling field working with families and small children. Since that time she has worked in community mental health agencies, and residential facilities. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults individually and in family settings, and has provided group counseling as well.   Lindsay is trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), as well as EAGALA equine therapy.   In her off time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her family, especially in the outdoors. Lindsay enjoys hiking, skiing, kayaking, going out with family to hunt and fish, and spending time in the sun.      

 Megan has worked as an administrator in the mental health field for over twelve years.  She will be your first point of contact for starting therapy services with the agency. In her time away from the desk, Megan enjoys baking, watching sports and going to antique stores with her husband. 

  Jan graduated from Lewis and Clark State College with a degree in Social Work and got her Master's degree in Social Work at Boise State University. She was a program director  for three years working with developmentally disabled adults. Jan is a Certified Crisis  Prevention Institute Trainer. She has worked with both children and adults dealing with loss and grief. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and her two dogs. She also loves to travel and cook.

Cindy has a Master's in Social Work from Boise State University. She has extensive experience working with children and families struck by trauma, including issues involving child abuse, addiction, divorce, legal concerns, and domestic violence. She is a certified practitioner is  Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) . Cindy provides a nurturing, non-judgemental atmosphere and has the desire to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to foster growth and healing for clients. She joined the agency in 2017. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys soaking up the sun and kayaking.

Heather Johnson graduated from Boise State University with her Masters in Social Work in 2016. She has experience working with foster and adopt parents, grief and loss, and family dynamics. Heather is a Trust Based Relational Interventional Practitioner (TBRI), trained in Theraplay techniques and is currently working on becoming a registered Play Therapist.  She is also a trained in  Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) .  Heather has extensive training in complex trauma for individuals and families.

Heather loves being outdoors. She enjoys camping, kayaking and being on the lake. She grew up in North Idaho and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.

Tabitha Day has a Master's Degree in Social Work from Boise State University. She has worked as a developmental specialist at TESH and case manager with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. She is excited to be part of the therapy team. In her spare time, she enjoys camping, movies, music and spending time with friends, family and her puppies.

Lisa has a BA from Cal State Fresno in Communicative Disorders/Education of the Deaf.  Lisa enjoys gardening, cooking, going to the beach and spending time with her grandchildren.

 Jessica has a BS in Criminal Justice from ITT Tech. She found her passion working with developmentally disabled adults and has worked in the field for over 10 years. She has been a Targeted Service Coordinator since 2014 and recently was promoted to Supervisor of the Targeted Service Coordination Team.  Jessica is a farm girl at heart and loves raising goats and living the farm life 

Heather has her Masters in Education from Boise State University. She has worked with the developmentally disabled since 1998 as a teacher and now as a Targeted Service Coordinator. Heather enjoys bike riding, yoga , snowboarding and spending time outdoors.

Cheri has a BA in Psychology from Trinity Christian College. She has worked for the Salvation Army as a substance abuse counselor and the Director of Outpatient Services. She is currently working as a Targeted Service Coordinator. Cheri enjoys running, hiking and spending time with her puppies.

Jennifer has a BA in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton. She worked with children with developmental disabilities for three years before accepting the job as a Targeted Service Coordinator.  She enjoys hiking, camping and fishing with her family.