Katie has received specialized training in the treatment of substance abuse, addictions, and is a certified eating disorder treatment specialist. In addition to teaching graduate counseling courses specific to eating disorder treatment, she has worked as a therapist and manager in all levels of eating disorder care, from inpatient down to residential, then day-treatment, and now outpatient treatment.

She is passionate about patient-advocacy and patient-rights, and is doggedly committed to improving the quality and efficacy of mental health treatments. She is passionate about learning, providing, researching and developing evidence-based tools and treatments for often difficult-to-treat symptoms commonly experienced by people with addictions, eating disorders, and other complicated conditions. Theories, approaches, and frameworks of influence include: Process Based Therapy, Relational Frame Theory, Functional Contextualism, Attachment Theory, and Network Theory. She has received intensive training in DBT, ACT, CBT-E and is level 2 trained in RO-DBT. In addition to developing and providing therapy and support services, Katie is engaged in research efforts using Network Theory.

She values work, curiosity, family, friends, learning, outdoor adventures, and humor. She is an avid animal lover and likes to go on mindful walks with her cat and muddy adventures with her dogs.

As a certified eating disorder specialist, I live and breathe eating disorder recovery and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). With a been there, done that mentality, I strive to practice radical genuineness in my life and work.

I do this work because I believe in it, and I believe recovery is real; humans deserve to feel at peace. I feel drawn to a focus in marginalized communities and aim to remove barriers to care in rural areas, lower socioeconomic classes and other vulnerable groups. I know suffering does not exist within constructs, and believe everyone is capable of recovery.

Because I know personal experience is not enough, I have sought training and mentorship from experts in diverse disciplines and in all levels of eating disorder and crisis intervention care. I hold a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and have completed the highest level of training in DBT. I continue to train and consult as a member of a DBT team

My approach to therapy is focused on empowering my clients to take an active role in their healing journey. I believe that every person has the capacity to grow and change, and I work to support my clients in developing the skills, tools, and strategies they need to achieve their personal goals and improve their quality of life. My goal is to help my clients cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and well-being. I am passionate about supporting others in their journey towards healing, and am deeply committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers my clients to live their best lives. I would be honored to be a part of your journey.

I am a counselor intern pursuing my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in trauma and grief at Northwest Nazarene University. I have a passion for the outdoors and love spending quality time with family, friends, and our two dogs Lexi and Mae.

Laci provides a warm and calm experience in her work with clients. She is passionate about demonstrating that a full recovery is possible and works with clients to enrich their lives outside of an eating disorder diagnosis, or any other diagnoses, so they can embrace their true identify. She has a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Boise State University and an Associates in Business that —in a different life — she used to work in the corporate hospitality industry. Serving people has always been at the heart of everything she does. Currently, Laci is a graduate student in Counseling Psychology at Boise State University, where she has a specialized focus on addiction. Helping those struggling with eating disorders and addiction is where her heart lies.

Laci is also working at Boise State to pioneer the eating disorder prevention program. Her current and on-going research is on men’s body image disturbances. Her love for research means she will continue looking for opportunities to contribute to the literature in the addiction, eating disorder, and body image fields. Some of Laci's core values are authenticity, compassion, and humor. The heart of recovery to Laci is simply, "eat food and live your life." In her free time, she enjoys riding her bike and spending time with her sweet calico cat, Daphney.

You don’t have to walk through the hard parts of life alone. If you feel overwhelmed or lonely, we can face those challenges together. Wherever you are, I join you to capture healing and see your strengths. I see you as an individual, always giving personalized attention to meet your needs and empowering you with the tools you need to achieve happiness. You will feel safe and valued. We will work together to cope with your difficulties. Let’s work to understand your experiences and give you success in the future.

I am a graduate student at Northwest Nazarene University, studying for my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Trauma, Grief, and Crisis. Additionally, I provide specialized counseling services for kids, teens, and adults with eating disorders and disordered eating.

In my spare time, I love to devour a great psychological thriller, attend concerts of my favorite bands, spend time with my family and friends, and snuggle my German Shepherd, Zoe.

I am currently a Counselor in Training at Idaho State University’s Clinical Mental Health Program. I received my B.S. in Psychology from Boise State University. I utilize an existential and feminist approach to counseling, but draw from various theories suited to client needs. I have prior experience working with mental health crises, eating disorders and disordered eating. I’m particularly interested in working with teens and young adults experiencing challenges related to body image, disordered eating and/or gender and sexual identity. As an LGBTQ+ individual, I strive to provide culturally competent, affirmative and trauma-informed care.

Amy (she/her) values communication, connection, warmth, and humor in the path toward healing, and believes there is always an opportunity to cultivate lasting change and full recovery. Just as no two people are the same, Amy believes that no two life stories or experiences with disordered eating are the same, and works to provide individualized care for her clients to ensure their needs are met in a safe and compassionate manner. In her work, she utilizes elements of cognitive behavioral therapy and approaches each of her clients with unconditional positive regard. In her free time, Amy appreciates the healing elements of joyful, mindful movement whether through hiking, yoga, and/or ballet, and additionally enjoys painting, playing the piano, and cuddling her two cats, Tasha and Luna.