Frequently Asked Questions

The best way to decide is to set up a free 15 minute phone consult to discuss your circumstances, needs and desires. Or feel free to email me if that's more comfortable.

Check out the coaching and counseling packages I offer to determine this. If you still are unsure, feel free to contact me to discuss.

I keep 5 spaces open for counseling clients with insurance:

I’m licensed in the states of Idaho and Wyoming and I am an in-network provider with Medicare and Blue Cross ofIdaho.

Counseling and coaching packages are out of pocket.

I’m a generalist, but have specialized training and certification in the following areas:

• Trauma - I’m certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which is a very effective and efficient treatment for trauma.
• Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy.
• Emotional Intelligence coaching.
• Energy Psychology techniques such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), chakra balancing, guided imagery and somatic work.
• Skills building - I’m intensively trained in DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) which teaches mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, distress tolerance and emotion regulation skills.

There are certainly overlaps between the two, but in general, coaching is about moving forward through a problem with a specific goal in mind. Whereas counseling may often delve deeply into the past and healing is frequently the goal.