STAFF - THERAPY ADMIN

Karen has over 10 years of experience working with clients on improving their mental health. Karen especially enjoys working with her clients using EMDR to treat trauma, among other issues. Karen attained her LCSW license after gaining experience and supervision so she can provide the highest quality of counseling services to her clients. Karen also has a background working with the elderly population including end of life issues and grief. 

Karen's clients say that she has helped them more in a short amount of time than any other providers they have worked with. Karen truly cares about and wants the best for each of her clients. You can often find Karen's sweet dog, Lizzie, in the therapy room with her (though Lizzie is often napping)!

Jodi graduated from Eastern Washington University and brings a wealth of experience from diverse community setting, including mental health services, outpatient and inpatient clinics. She specializes in grief and loss, end of life transitions, palliative care, depression, anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, mindfulness and major life changes. Jodi integrates solution-focused, cognitive and narrative therapy. She believes that embracing vulnerability and resilience creates powerful opportunities for personal growth and transformation. Outside of work, Jodi enjoys mountaineering, ice climbing, hiking and exploring the back country. Jodi also enjoys spending time with family and her dog, Atlas.

Theresa graduated from Boise State University with a master's degree in social work. Theresa has worked in multiple community settings, including mental health, home health, assisted living, and hospice. She has worked closely with trauma survivors, teens, adults of all ages, and has a wealth of knowledge in grief, anticipatory grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, dementia, caregiver burnout and support. 

Theresa’s approach to therapy is with empathy and a client centered approach. She believes clients are the expert in their lives, while she provides guidance and support. In a safe and comfortable environment, clients are able to explore their feelings and emotions at their pace, while developing skills to navigate life’s challenges.

Theresa is a mother of three grown children, and while out of the office, she enjoys hiking, camping, crafting, DIY projects, and spending time with her family. Theresa is also an animal lover, and enjoys spending time with her dogs, cats, chickens and rabbits, and plans on adding goats to the family soon. 

Elizabeth graduated from Utah State University with her degree in Theater and Fine Art. She earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University.  Elizabeth has additional training in DBT, which helps her to teach her clients specific skills they can use in daily life to improve their mental health. Liz's clients share that they feel supported in their sessions and cite Elizabeth's care and willingness to advocate for her clients as reasons they have succeeded. In her spare time, Elizabeth enjoys art, writing and spending time with her family.