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Sarah Harris, LPC, MSCC, NBCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: Northwest Nazarene University
Phone: (208) 209-2432
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Office Location: Meridian, ID
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Specialties: Including but not limited to, Teenagers starting at age 13, Adults, Adults over the age of 65, Individual, Parenting, Couples, ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital Conflict, Medication Management, Men’s Issues, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum, Premarital, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Care, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep/Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Teen Violence, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Wellness, and Women’s Issues
Education and Experience: I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University in addition to my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boise State University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Board Certified Counselor. Within the last 5 years, my experiences in both an at-risk teen residential facility and clinic has afforded me many opportunities to work with a variety of people on a wide variety of life challenges including addiction, anger management, depression, anxiety, relationships, behavioral issues, life transitions, wellness/self-care, and academic problems. I have vast knowledge in working with adults and teenagers from diverse cultural, social and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Counseling Philosophy and Approach: I come from a compassionate, strengths-based perspective and provide a person-centered approach to help encourage and support others in need of extra guidance to help them achieve their goals. I truly enjoy being part of someone's next step in their journey. I would love to help support and encourage you in your next step in life, wherever that may lead. I believe there is still hope in any situation and place in life to find the path necessary to move forward, and helping you build the strength within to get there!
The therapies I use: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Mindfulness), Strengths-Based, and Brief Therapy
In my spare time I enjoy singing and playing my guitar, spending time with friends and family, and enriching my life through my faith and personal improvement goals.
Phone: (208) 209-2432
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Office Location: Meridian, ID
Schedule Appointment Online (Meridian Office)
Specialties: Including but not limited to, Teenagers starting at age 13, Adults, Adults over the age of 65, Individual, Parenting, Couples, ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Chronic Impulsivity, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital Conflict, Medication Management, Men’s Issues, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy/Prenatal/Postpartum, Premarital, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Care, Self Esteem, Self-Harm, Sleep/Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma including Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Teen Violence, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Wellness, and Women’s Issues
Education and Experience: I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University in addition to my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boise State University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a National Board Certified Counselor. Within the last 5 years, my experiences in both an at-risk teen residential facility and clinic has afforded me many opportunities to work with a variety of people on a wide variety of life challenges including addiction, anger management, depression, anxiety, relationships, behavioral issues, life transitions, wellness/self-care, and academic problems. I have vast knowledge in working with adults and teenagers from diverse cultural, social and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Counseling Philosophy and Approach: I come from a compassionate, strengths-based perspective and provide a person-centered approach to help encourage and support others in need of extra guidance to help them achieve their goals. I truly enjoy being part of someone's next step in their journey. I would love to help support and encourage you in your next step in life, wherever that may lead. I believe there is still hope in any situation and place in life to find the path necessary to move forward, and helping you build the strength within to get there!
The therapies I use: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Mindfulness), Strengths-Based, and Brief Therapy
In my spare time I enjoy singing and playing my guitar, spending time with friends and family, and enriching my life through my faith and personal improvement goals.
Julie Dephue, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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Education: Evangelical Seminary
Phone: (208) 209-2432
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Office Location: Meridian, ID
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Specialties: Included but not limited to ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Issues, Addictions, Anger/Stress Management, Anxiety Disorders, Attachment, Behavior Issues, Body Image, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Health Issues, Identity Development, Infidelity, Marriage/Couples/Family Counseling, Men’s Issues, Parenting, Postpartum Concerns, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexuality/Sexual Identity, Social Skills, Self Care, Women’s Issues
Adolescents (Age 4 and up), Preteen/Teens, Adults, Individuals, Couples, Family
Coming to therapy can be scary and hard, but I commit to every person to bring a genuine, warm and comfortable experience that allows you the space to be you! One of my skills as a therapist is building a strong supportive rapport with each person that walks through my door. You can expect me to be genuinely me with no pretense or stuffiness. I consider it the utmost honor and privilege to walk with someone through hard times. I believe that every person is capable of change and growth. Sometimes all it takes is a supportive person to come along side and encourage the goals towards change!
Education and Experience: I use a combination of therapeutic techniques that match every unique individual. These include CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused, narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and structural therapy. I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Evangelical Seminary, however, I also enjoy seeing individuals and all unique people.
I grew up in New England and not that long ago moved west to Boise, Idaho. I have yet to see a potato farm, however, I am extremely active in everything Idaho has to offer. The mountains and wilderness have been my playground for the past few years. I backpack, hike, bike, kayak, ski and do anything outdoors related all year long. I am also an artist so if art is your thing too you better bet we will be adding that to the therapeutic process!
Phone: (208) 209-2432
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Office Location: Meridian, ID
Schedule Appointment Online (Meridian Office)
Specialties: Included but not limited to ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Issues, Addictions, Anger/Stress Management, Anxiety Disorders, Attachment, Behavior Issues, Body Image, Bipolar disorder, Codependency, Communication Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Eating Disorders, Grief and Loss, Health Issues, Identity Development, Infidelity, Marriage/Couples/Family Counseling, Men’s Issues, Parenting, Postpartum Concerns, Self Esteem, Self Harm, Sexuality/Sexual Identity, Social Skills, Self Care, Women’s Issues
Adolescents (Age 4 and up), Preteen/Teens, Adults, Individuals, Couples, Family
Coming to therapy can be scary and hard, but I commit to every person to bring a genuine, warm and comfortable experience that allows you the space to be you! One of my skills as a therapist is building a strong supportive rapport with each person that walks through my door. You can expect me to be genuinely me with no pretense or stuffiness. I consider it the utmost honor and privilege to walk with someone through hard times. I believe that every person is capable of change and growth. Sometimes all it takes is a supportive person to come along side and encourage the goals towards change!
Education and Experience: I use a combination of therapeutic techniques that match every unique individual. These include CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, solution focused, narrative therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and structural therapy. I have a degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Evangelical Seminary, however, I also enjoy seeing individuals and all unique people.
I grew up in New England and not that long ago moved west to Boise, Idaho. I have yet to see a potato farm, however, I am extremely active in everything Idaho has to offer. The mountains and wilderness have been my playground for the past few years. I backpack, hike, bike, kayak, ski and do anything outdoors related all year long. I am also an artist so if art is your thing too you better bet we will be adding that to the therapeutic process!
Amanda Jacobs, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Worker
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Education: University of Idaho
Phone: (208) 209-2432
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Office Location: Meridian, ID
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Specialties: Include ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger’s, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Oppositional Defiance, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues, LGBTQA+
Education and Experience: I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Idaho and my Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. I have previously worked as a program manager for providing services for disabled individuals in their homes and also work at an LGBTQA+ youth drop-in center in Spokane. I have mostly worked with teens and adults and have experience with various disorders such as mood disorders, personality disorders, social impairments, as well as other issues such as sexual and gender identity, and behavioral issues.
Approach to Therapy: My approach to therapy is influenced heavily by my education and my experience and I focus on meeting the client where they are at, helping them to understand and use supports that they have around them and using both short and long terms goals. Making a decision to see a counselor and to come in for sessions can be a very difficult decision for clients, so I always want to make sure that they feel that they are in a safe space in order to build up a rapport with me as their therapist. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Culturally Sensitive, Multicultural, Trauma Focused and Mindfulness as tools with my clients in order to help them get the most out of their therapy.
About Me: I understand and know how important it is to know a little about myself when you are choosing a counselor. I have lived most of my life in the Pacific Northwest, most living in Washington and Idaho, but I consider my hometown to be Moscow, Idaho. I enjoy reading, watching Asian movies and dramas (I am trying to learn Chinese), listening to various types of music, taking walks with my dog and exploring new places to eat around the Treasure Valley. I also enjoy taking trips with my husband to explore ghost towns as we have created a list of places we would like to visit. I am a calm and contemplative person both in my personal and work life and am a good listener. I hope that by knowing a little about me helps you in making your decision when choosing a counselor.
Phone: (208) 209-2432
Email Me
Office Location: Meridian, ID
Schedule Appointment Online (Meridian Office)
Specialties: Include ADHD, Alzheimer’s, Antisocial Personality, Anxiety, Asperger’s, Autism, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Career Counseling, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Developmental Disorders, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Intellectual Disability, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Oppositional Defiance, Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Women’s Issues, LGBTQA+
Education and Experience: I received my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Idaho and my Master’s degree in Social Work from Eastern Washington University. I have previously worked as a program manager for providing services for disabled individuals in their homes and also work at an LGBTQA+ youth drop-in center in Spokane. I have mostly worked with teens and adults and have experience with various disorders such as mood disorders, personality disorders, social impairments, as well as other issues such as sexual and gender identity, and behavioral issues.
Approach to Therapy: My approach to therapy is influenced heavily by my education and my experience and I focus on meeting the client where they are at, helping them to understand and use supports that they have around them and using both short and long terms goals. Making a decision to see a counselor and to come in for sessions can be a very difficult decision for clients, so I always want to make sure that they feel that they are in a safe space in order to build up a rapport with me as their therapist. I use approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral, Culturally Sensitive, Multicultural, Trauma Focused and Mindfulness as tools with my clients in order to help them get the most out of their therapy.
About Me: I understand and know how important it is to know a little about myself when you are choosing a counselor. I have lived most of my life in the Pacific Northwest, most living in Washington and Idaho, but I consider my hometown to be Moscow, Idaho. I enjoy reading, watching Asian movies and dramas (I am trying to learn Chinese), listening to various types of music, taking walks with my dog and exploring new places to eat around the Treasure Valley. I also enjoy taking trips with my husband to explore ghost towns as we have created a list of places we would like to visit. I am a calm and contemplative person both in my personal and work life and am a good listener. I hope that by knowing a little about me helps you in making your decision when choosing a counselor.
Yanet Nunez, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
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Education: Portland State University
Phone: (208) 209-2432
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Office Location: Meridian, ID
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Fluent in Spanish
Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Communication Issues, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Mindfulness and Meditation, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Postpartum Depression, Self-Esteem, Sleep, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Time Management, Self-Care and Wellness, Trauma and PTSD, Weight Loss, and Women’s Issues.
Education and Experience:
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and minor in Spanish from Oregon State University and Master’s degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University. I have nearly five years of experience working as a counselor. I have experience in providing individual, group, and Spanish counseling services. My counseling experience includes work in public agencies and various educational settings. I have worked as a vocational rehabilitation and mental health counselor. I have worked with teens and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, academic problems, social impairments, career uncertainty, relationship issues, grief and loss, time management and many other concerns. My work experiences have helped me gain a greater understanding of the challenges, frustrations, and expectations of people from diverse populations.
Counseling Philosophy and Approach:
As a counselor, I believe that people are capable of change when given the right tools, self-awareness, and empowerment to take control of their lives. I strive to encourage my clients to find something about themselves they haven’t noticed before. Depending on my clients’ needs, I use many techniques, such as Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Art, Sand Tray, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Emotion-Focused, and Strength-Based Theoretical Approaches. This means that I help clients improve thoughts to change behaviors or cope with life circumstances, understand feelings and needs, and recognize strengths. I also emphasize the creation of a space where everyone feels welcomed and diversity is celebrated.
About Me: In my free time, I enjoy to spend time in nature, read, dance, exercise, and travel locally and internationally. I also love to see new places and experience the beauty, food and people of different regions.
Phone: (208) 209-2432
Email Me
Office Location: Meridian, ID
Schedule Appointment Online (Meridian Office)
Fluent in Spanish
Specialties: ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Career Counseling, Coping Skills, Communication Issues, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Mindfulness and Meditation, Peer Relationships, School Issues, Postpartum Depression, Self-Esteem, Sleep, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Time Management, Self-Care and Wellness, Trauma and PTSD, Weight Loss, and Women’s Issues.
Education and Experience:
I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Sciences and minor in Spanish from Oregon State University and Master’s degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University. I have nearly five years of experience working as a counselor. I have experience in providing individual, group, and Spanish counseling services. My counseling experience includes work in public agencies and various educational settings. I have worked as a vocational rehabilitation and mental health counselor. I have worked with teens and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities and individuals with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, academic problems, social impairments, career uncertainty, relationship issues, grief and loss, time management and many other concerns. My work experiences have helped me gain a greater understanding of the challenges, frustrations, and expectations of people from diverse populations.
Counseling Philosophy and Approach:
As a counselor, I believe that people are capable of change when given the right tools, self-awareness, and empowerment to take control of their lives. I strive to encourage my clients to find something about themselves they haven’t noticed before. Depending on my clients’ needs, I use many techniques, such as Person-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Art, Sand Tray, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Emotion-Focused, and Strength-Based Theoretical Approaches. This means that I help clients improve thoughts to change behaviors or cope with life circumstances, understand feelings and needs, and recognize strengths. I also emphasize the creation of a space where everyone feels welcomed and diversity is celebrated.
About Me: In my free time, I enjoy to spend time in nature, read, dance, exercise, and travel locally and internationally. I also love to see new places and experience the beauty, food and people of different regions.
Portrait Health Patient Coordinators
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Phone: (847) 868-3435
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*Available at all Portrait Health Centers Locations
As the title implies, a Patient Coordinator is the guide who literally takes your hand and leads you through the initial evaluation and serves as your advocate when the team of specialists design personalized treatment plans. Nobody should ever have to walk alone when learning about the treatment options and deciphering between myths and facts in healthcare. A Portrait Health Patient Coordinator will educate you and your family on the latest treatment options and will work to ensure that the focus remains on identifying the cause, and not merely treating the outward symptoms the patient is experiencing. Each Portrait Health Patient Coordinator is experienced in pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior care, and becomes your guide and advocate at Portrait Health Centers. Contact us to speak with a Patient Coordinator.
Email Me
*Available at all Portrait Health Centers Locations
As the title implies, a Patient Coordinator is the guide who literally takes your hand and leads you through the initial evaluation and serves as your advocate when the team of specialists design personalized treatment plans. Nobody should ever have to walk alone when learning about the treatment options and deciphering between myths and facts in healthcare. A Portrait Health Patient Coordinator will educate you and your family on the latest treatment options and will work to ensure that the focus remains on identifying the cause, and not merely treating the outward symptoms the patient is experiencing. Each Portrait Health Patient Coordinator is experienced in pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior care, and becomes your guide and advocate at Portrait Health Centers. Contact us to speak with a Patient Coordinator.