Feeling disconnected from others, overwhelmed by life, and losing hope that things can get better?

The first step is reaching out through either the contact form, by phone, or by email to schedule a consultation. From there, we'll schedule a free 20-minute consultation (phone, in person, or on video) to connect and make sure it feels like a good fit. When you are ready, I offer both in-person sessions in Boise and telehealth throughout Idaho.

Hopeful Connections Counseling is located 3295 W. Elder St, Suite 117-4, off S. Vista Avenue (Airport exit) in Boise, Idaho and available via telehealth throughout Idaho.

Faith-sensitive counseling means that Christian faith can be integrated into the healing process for clients who desire that. It is always your choice and never assumed or required. If Christian faith is part of how you make meaning, it has a place in our work together. If it isn't, that's equally welcome.

Hopeful Connections Counseling is a private-pay practice. However, your insurance plan may include out-of-network (OON) benefits that reimburse a significant portion of session costs. I've partnered with Thrizer to handle the out-of-network claims process automatically — so you don't have to manage superbills or wait for reimbursement checks. Once you meet your deductible, you may also have the option to pay a reduced fee at the time of session rather than paying full rate upfront.

Check your OON benefits and estimated cost here: eligibility.thrizer.com/hopefulconnectionscounseling

The length of therapy depends on your goals and your goals direct the process. We set clear goals from the start and check in regularly, so you always know where you are. Many clients are surprised to find they've already met their goals when we pause to review progress. Some people need a handful of sessions; others benefit from longer-term support.

During our first session, I include the parent so we can build a collaborative relationship from the start and make sure everyone understands how the counseling relationship works. I won’t share every dtail of what your teen and I discuss, but you can be assured that if your child is not safe, you will know. Let's figure out together what works best for your family.

I also support the people around them: Siblings (ages 10 and up), parents, and couples navigating the impact of their loved one’s struggle.

That uncertainty is completely normal and it's exactly what a free consultation is for. I'm always happy to have a conversation to see if we're a good fit. And if I'm not the right person for what you need, I'll help point you toward someone who is. Getting the right support matters more to me than filling a spot on my caseload.

I offer individual counseling for adolescents and young adults, along with support for parents, siblings, and couples affected by a loved one's struggles. Sessions are available in person in Boise or by telehealth throughout Idaho.

I use Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Gottman Method. I am a trained in APSAT as a specialized approach for partners affected by betrayal trauma.