Boise, Idaho

250 W Bobwhite Ct, Ste 240 Boise, ID 83706

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Kalee Schwarting, MS, LCPC

Therapist & Assistant Clinical Director

7 years of experience

Masters of Science in Counseling

Kalee is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a background in trauma, grief, and crisis intervention. In her work with clients, she utilizes client-centered and trauma-informed approaches, believing that every individual knows their own situation best and has within them the strength and resources to heal.

She incorporates attachment-based, Somatic Experiencing, and Internal Family Systems approaches as well as play therapy interventions for younger clients. Kalee is experienced in working with diverse populations of all ages including individual adults, couples, adolescents, and children. Her areas of expertise include infertility, neurodivergent individuals, Spanish-speaking clients, ADHD, autism, and a variety of learning disabilities. She also supports families in navigating school accommodations for their children. Kalee offers telehealth services to better meet the needs of clients in rural areas, with busy schedules, or other barriers to attending in-person therapy.

Specifically trained in

  • Currently enrolled in the Advanced year of Somatic Experiencing Training
  • Play Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Internal Family Systems
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Justine Herbert, MA, LPC

Therapist

10 years of experience

Masters in Counseling

Justine is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who works with children, parents, families, & adults. She has much experience with diverse cultures and beliefs. With a background in resolving issues related to trauma, anxiety, interpersonal and relational issues.

She also often provides psycho-education on conditions and teaches all types of tools for people experiencing PTSD, ADHD, Neurodiverse, Anxiety/Depression, life transitions and beyond. In her work with clients, she uses trauma informed and client-led approaches. Justine is trained in EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved), Play/sand tray therapy, Family systems & attachment theory. She is currently training in Somatic Experiencing. Justine provides in-person therapy at first then eventually telehealth if the client would like.

Specifically trained in

  • Currently enrolled in the Advanced year of Somatic Experiencing Training
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Polyvagal Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
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Amelia Messenger-Grapp, MA, LCPC

Therapist

4 years of experience

Masters in Counseling

Amelia is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with trauma, attachment, religious and spiritual transitions, and interpersonal and relational issues. She has experience with adults, teens, and children struggling with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief/loss.

Amelia utilizes internal family systems, attachment focused therapy, mindfulness, and somatic approaches to promote inner healing and nervous system regulation. Her approach to working with clients is trauma-informed and client-led. She strives to provide a safe place for clients to process the past and find comfort and joy in the present. Amelia offers telehealth or in-person therapy.

Specifically trained in

  • Currently enrolled in the Intermediate year of Somatic Experiencing Training
  • Attachment Theory
  • Polyvagal Therapy
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Catherine Kaplan, MA, LCPC

Therapist

18 years of experience

Masters in Counseling

Catherine Kaplan, LCPC specializes in life transitions, chronic illness and disease, couples therapy, anxiety, and bereavement/loss. She works with adults (18 and up) and couples.

She worked for 6 years as a counselor in a university setting and has had an additional 5 years in outpatient settings. Catherine follows a person-centered philosophy to create a setting of safety, collaboration, and personalized treatment in which the client’s whole wellness is the goal. She believes connectedness is a part of all our lives and hopes to empower her clients to recognize their own abilities in navigating life’s challenges. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness interventions, EMDR and a trauma-focused approach to treatment.

Catherine completed her bachelor’s degree at State University of New York at Potsdam and her Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New York, and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Idaho.

Specifically trained in

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Polyvagal Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Motivational Interviewing
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Zachary Preboski, MA, LPC

Therapist

2.5 years of experience

Masters in Counseling

Zach is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), who works with adult clients (18+). He has extensive experience with pre and post-surgical issues, athletes, acute and chronic pain issues, neurodiversity and trauma.

Zach uses a collaborative, trauma and mindfulness informed approach with his clients. His curiosity and compassion guides individuals toward an accepting, self-compassionate connection with their mind and body. He is EMDR trained (EMDRIA approved) and has sought additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as somatic experiencing, polyvagal techniques. and attachment theories. Additionally, he has 19 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist, which includes specialized training of pain informed, therapeutic neuroscience, an empowering approach which leverages empathy and insights toward a goal to recalibrate the nervous system and reorient the possibilities of the mind and body in the present moment.

His combination of mental and physical health training is also helpful for clients employed as helping professionals who experience helper anxiety, compassion fatigue, and career burn-out. Zach believes that healing comes in part from offering a reassuring and empathetic presence that authentically sees and hears each individual client. Zach provides in person and telehealth.

Specifically trained in

  • Attachment Theory
  • Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Polyvagal Therapy
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
  • EMDR, Motivational Interviewing
  • Mindfulness
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Lauren Christian, MA, LPC

Therapist

2 years of experience

Masters in Counseling

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She specializes in working with trauma and trauma physiology, including PTSD, emotional and nervous system dysregulation, attachment and repair, life transitions, and relationship issues. She is LGBTQAI+ affirming and has experience working with anxiety, depression, grief and loss.

She uses somatic experiencing, internal family systems, cognitive-based tools, ACT, and narrative therapy to assist clients in building resilience, growing their confidence, and deepening their connection to themselves and the people in their lives. She has experience working with children, teens, adults, families, and couples. Lauren creates safety for her clients, generating a judgment-free environment where all aspects and parts of the individual are accepted. Her approach is tailored to meet clients where they are and overcome barriers that challenge growth and personal development, both personally and professionally. Lauren offers both in-person and telehealth sessions to make therapy as accessible as possible.

Specifically trained in

  • Somatic Experiencing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Art Therapy
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Polyvagal Therapy
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Emotionally Focused Technique
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • IFS for couples
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Kelly Eisenbarger, MSW, LMSW

Therapist

1 year of experience

Masters in Social Work

Kelly (she/her) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who brings a trauma-informed, client-led approach to her work with adults, couples, and children (ages six+). She creates a warm, safe, and empowering therapeutic environment where clients feel encouraged to enact positive change.

Her therapeutic style integrates somatically-informed mindfulness practices, and attachment-based approaches that emphasize safety, connection, and nervous system regulation. She also draws from principles of harm reduction to support clients navigating substance use challenges. In addition, Kelly offers support tailored to artists and musicians working through creative blocks and performance-related anxiety. Kelly offers flexible service options to meet clients where they are — including in-person sessions, walking/outdoor therapy, and telehealth (with some after-hours availability).

Specifically trained in

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Trauma Informed Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Motivational Interviewing
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Michaela Wall, LPC

Therapist

2 Years of Experience

Masters in Counseling

Michaela works with adults leaving unhealthy relationships, navigating single life, balancing work/family demands, or seeking to grow their self-worth. She supports children, teens, and adults as they process unexpected life transitions or relational conflicts.

Michaela is experienced in helping kids and teens navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma through the power of child-centered play, art, and emotion-focused therapies. Regardless of age, she values building a healthy and safe therapeutic relationship. By using a strengths-based approach, she collaborates with clients to build upon their existing skills. Michaela utilizes person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and solution-focused approaches, tailored to clients' unique needs.

It takes courage to seek help and reach out to someone new. Power lies in you honoring your need for support. Through therapy, Michaela deeply believes that everyone holds the potential to heal and flourish. When you're ready to explore how counseling may benefit you, Michaela welcomes you to reach out to connect.

Specifically trained in

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Attachment Theory
  • Polyvagal Therapy
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Technique