Hello and Welcome!

The fact that you are visiting a counselor’s website may mean that you are considering a need for change, growth, and healing. Acknowledgement is no small feat. Thanks for being here!

My name is Rhiannon and I am a professional counselor licensed in the state of Idaho. I approach healing through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Adlerian Psychology. As a mental health practitioner, my passion is helping others become more connected to themselves and others, understood in their relationships, and fulfilled in their personal lives outside of therapy. I offer a trusting, nonjudgemental, and encouraging connection for others as they embark upon a journey that— for many people— can be uncomfortable, uncertain, and intimidating.

I believe that, in general, people strive for growth and positive change. However, when we have the desire for change in mind, we may not know precisely what that change entails. Perhaps we are not even sure that we want to make changes, but have come to understand that how things have been going just isn’t working for us anymore. We are looking for something different, and so we take that first step…

I enjoy using the analogy of a mountaineering trip to illustrate my view of the counseling journey. Both are arduous tasks which allow for great satisfaction when we pack appropriate tools for the weather/terrain, set realistic goals, and put in the effort due. They are also both incredibly fulfilling when we are able to look back and see the ground we have covered, rest our feet, and take in the scenery.

In the beginning, we may have our eyes set on some distant mountain peak but are unsure of how to get there. Among other questions, we may ask ourselves: What equipment should I pack? What kind of weather can be expected? How do I choose the best trail for me? How long will it take to get where I want to go?

Every route to each mountain peak is different and each therapy participant’s journey will be unique. I will not claim to know all the answers to the questions posed above, but I will be an authentic, steadfast guide in helping you face the strenuous hike. I will provide encouragement and challenges alike to help keep you on the trail you have chosen, courageously climbing up your mountain one step at at a time. I think you will find that the scenic views along the way are just as incredible as the view from the top.