Clinicians

DARREN ADAMS

LPC

Telehealth Cert.

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LAURA ALVAREZ

LPC-5072

Telehealth cert.

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Sarah Barnes

LPC

Telehealth Cert.

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Sarah Barnes earned her Masters degree from Northcentral University, and she is currently completing her PhD in Psychology through the same university. Prior to beginning her PhD program, Sarah completed a two year post-master’s program in Trauma. She is practicing under an intern license through the state of Idaho for the time being. Prior to her position with Warm Springs Children’s Home, Sarah worked at a residential treatment facility with juvenile sexual offenders. Sarah has a background in working with juveniles, families, and running groups. Sarah relies on both CBT and DBT based treatment modalities. Sarah offers therapy to school aged children, adults and families. She has a passion for healing others and seeing the growth that occurs throughout the therapy process.

KAREN BOOMHOWER

LCSW

Telehealth Cert.

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Josh Brandt

Targeted Care Coordinator

Telehealth Cert.

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I have served the Treasure Valley in a variety of paraprofessional and supervisory roles since graduating from the Honors College at Boise State University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I have an extensive background working in in-home and community-based environments, providing case management, skills building, peer support and Targeted Care Coordination to diverse populations in need. I have experience with outpatient program development and paraprofessional supervision, with an emphasis on “peer programs” including Peer, Family, and Youth Support services. I hold certificates through the Praed Foundation to independently administer both CANS and ANSA assessments.

I am certified as a Peer Support Specialist (CPSS) through the Department of Health and Welfare, and I am on track to become a board-certified case manager (CCM) end of 2019. I am also a second-year Master of Social Work student at Boston University.

I provide Targeted Care Coordination (TCC) for the Children’s Home Society of Idaho, which aims to connect youth and families to a single provider that coordinates their array of behavioral health services. As a TCC, I work hands-on with youth, families and their service providers to develop a shared vision for treatment and recovery.

As I work toward my clinical degree and license, I am developing research and practice interests within the areas of trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, family and group psychoeducation, effective treatment modalities for neuro-diverse youth, outcome-based measurement tools, and care for youth transitioning out of inpatient or residential treatment.

In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, reading and watching football with my fiancé, Katie.

Adam Brotman

PhD, Psychologist

Telehealth Cert.

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Molly Collins

LCSW

Telehealth Cert.

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I love to work with humans of all ages from younger children on up to adults, especially teens and emerging adults (18-25). I received my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from Portland State University and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Idaho and Oregon. My primary therapeutic methods include Person-Centered Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and expressive play therapy within a context of strengths-based and trauma informed models.

Therapy is a collaborative and creative process. It is an honor to work with children, adolescents, parents and adults as they travel their path to wellness and recovery. With a sense of safety you can explore and express feelings, let go of and alter maladaptive patterns, build resilience and process loss and trauma. I hope to provide the therapeutic partnership with positive regard, empathy, humor, skill building, encouragement, problem solving and new perspectives.

PAM CURRY

LPC-791

Telehealth Cert.

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I received my Masters in Counseling, both school and community, from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh and am licensed in the State of Idaho. I believe each of us can learn and grow, and each of us possesses our own particular wisdom. Perhaps the best way to describe my counseling philosophy is with two of my favorite quotes: “Giving and receiving is a circle; there is no divide. So, offer your heart and hands with love, compassion, humility and abandon. There is no such thing as a small kindness.” (PMC)

“We are ALL students and teachers. I often ask myself, what did I come here to learn, and what did I come here to teach?” (L. L. Hay)

I have served children and their families as a counselor for many years, both in the schools and in the community. Currently I work with ages 4-11, practicing mostly sand tray and play therapy.

DAN DAY

PhD, Psychologist

Telehealth Cert.

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PATRICIA JOHNSON

MAMFT, LMFT, LPC, RPT

Telehealth Cert.

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Patricia Johnson, MAMFT, LMFT, LPC, RPT

Patricia enjoys working with children, adolescents, and parents to help them heal from trauma, transitions, losses, abuse, and disruptions, improve coping skills, behaviors, attachments, social skills, self-esteem, self-awareness, and resources, decrease anxiety, depression, and fears, increase positive thoughts, strengths, peace, focus, and hope, and resolve conflicts. She uses best practices including Play Therapy, Theraplay, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Experiential Arts, Sand Tray, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention and more to aid change.

Patricia received a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University and is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Registered Play Therapist. Patricia offers empathy, compassion, insight, warmth, and best practice techniques to help clients heal and thrive.

Outside of work, Patricia enjoys the great outdoors (hiking, kayaking, and snow shoeing), sharing life with friends and family, traveling, learning, meeting new challenges, and reveling in beauty.

ROBBY JOHNSON

LCPC, RPT-S

Telehealth Cert.

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ROBBY JOHNSON, LCPC, RPT-S

Robby Johnson hold a master’s degree in counseling, clinically licensed in several States, registrations in Play Therapy and supervision, certificates in Sandplay therapy, serves on the board of the Idaho Play Therapy Association, and is finishing his doctorate in leadership studies. Rob has enjoyed working with children to geriatric aged clients for nearly twenty years in organizational, hospital, residential, clinical, and private practice. In his spare time he enjoys his family in recreation and sports activates including wheels, camping, hiking, traveling, and learning new skills like river surfing.

NANCY MCMAHAN

MA, LPC-7384

Telehealth Cert.

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NANCY MCMAHAN

Nancy uses therapy models including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement and Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness and strength-based practices.

She helps individuals heal, energize, and find inner strengths. She achieves this by providing a neutral, safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan.

Specialties include: Anxiety,Grief and Loss, Highly Sensitive People (HSP), Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Life Coaching, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain.

NATHAN POWELL

LCSW

Telehealth Cert.

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NATHAN POWELL, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nathan completed his Master of Social Work Degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He has over 30 years of clinical experience in individual, couples and family therapy. He is trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Integrated Behavioral Couples Therapy, Structural Family Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Nathan has worked extensively with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and grief/loss. He also serves as a Clinical Faculty member through the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Health Sciences providing consultation and supervision to psychiatric residents for their therapy cases. When not working Nathan enjoys spending time in the outdoors fly fishing, and mountain bike riding.

MARITZA ROMERO

LMSW

Telehealth Cert.

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MARITZA ROMERO, LMSW

I understand that looking for a therapist and finding the right person is difficult. I enjoy working with broad range of clients and concerns. I am primarily a child and adolescent therapist who uses multi-disciplinary approach. I am Maritza Romero, an Idaho State licensed Social Worker. I provide psychological evaluations, psychotherapy to children and adults. I work with individuals, families, and children struggling with anxiety, affective disorders, anger issues, parent and child relationships, oppositional behaviors, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma history, and suicide ideation. I believe in helping people reach their full potential. My specialties include creative art, relationships, among other modalities. Part of helping children is coaching parents on tools and perspectives that assist them.

My approach to therapy involves assisting individuals to address their feelings, thinking, and actions. I have completed specialized instruction in using CBT in psychotherapy, including training through USC social work program. My style of therapy is uniquely comfortable, creative, and grounding.

A therapeutic and trust based relationship is earned and developed between the therapist and the patient. I offer a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment. I utilize a variety of theories and modalities to fit your needs. I blend humanistic, holistic, creative arts, and solution focused therapies to enhance your therapeutic experience. I am here to assist you with life skills, resources, and counseling techniques.

To help you through this difficult time.

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Una amplia experiencia internacional y orígenes multiculturales aportan un valor añadido único que me permite atender y guiar a mis clientes indistintamente en inglés o español.

Entiendo que es difícil encontrar un terapeuta y encontrar a la persona adecuada. Una amplia experiencia internacional y orígenes multiculturales aportan un valor añadido único que me permite atender y guiar a mis clientes indistintamente en inglés o español. Soy principalmente un terapeuta infantil y adolescente que utiliza un enfoque multidisciplinario. Me llamo Maritza Romero, soy una trabajadora social con licencia del estado de Idaho. Ofrezco evaluaciones psicológicas, psicoterapia a niños y adultos. Trabajo con individuos, familias y parejas que luchan con ansiedad, trastornos afectivos, problemas de ira, relaciones entre padres e hijos, comportamientos de oposición, depresión, problemas de autoestima, historia de traumas e ideas de suicidio. Creo en ayudar a las personas a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Mis especialidades incluyen arte creativo, relaciones, entre otras modalidades. Parte de ayudar a los niños es asesorar a los padres sobre herramientas y perspectivas que los ayuden.

Mi enfoque de la terapia implica ayudar a las personas a abordar sus sentimientos, pensamientos y acciones. He completado una instrucción especializada en el uso de la TCC en psicoterapia, incluida la capacitación a través del programa de trabajo social de la universidad del sur de California. Mi estilo de terapia es excepcionalmente cómodo, creativo y otro tipo de modalidades.

Una relación terapéutica y basada en la confianza se gana y se desarrolla entre el terapeuta y el paciente. Ofrezco un ambiente seguro, acogedor y respetuoso. Utilizo una variedad de teorías y modalidades para satisfacer sus necesidades. Combino terapias humanísticas, holísticas, de artes creativos y enfocadas en soluciones para mejorar su experiencia terapéutica. Estoy aquí para ayudarlo con sus habilidades para la vida, recursos y técnicas de asesoramiento.

Para ayudarte a superar este momento difícil.

ALAINA SAGARANG

MA, Registered Counselor Intern

Telehealth Cert.

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Current Credential is MA, I’m a Registered Counselor Intern working toward my LPC.

The therapy models I use are client centered, psychodynamic, attachment theory, and strength based practices. My my strengths are working with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work to establish therapeutic relationships with clients in order to process emotions, problems, and promote healing.

My hobbies include cooking, exploring Idaho, and watching The Great British Baking Show.

RUSTY SMITH

Psy.D.

Telehealth Cert.

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RUSTY SMITH, PSY.D.

Rusty Smith, PsyD is a clinical psychologist who completes various forms of testing for children and adolescents at WSCC. Areas of testing include ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Intellectual Disability, mood and anxiety disorders, developmental delays, trauma, etc. He completed his clinical psychology doctoral program at George Fox University in Newberg, OR and his internship and residency at Portland State University Counseling Center. He also completed a master’s degree in Marital and Family Therapy prior to his doctoral program.

TERRY SPRAGUE

LCPC

Telehealth Cert.

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In 1995, I graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with a Master of Education degree in School Counseling. Issues that I work with children and families on include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, adoption, ADHD, oppositional behavior, and adjustment issues. The counseling theories that I primarily draw from are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. In addition to providing counseling to children and families, I enjoy working with parents on parenting issues. Other interests I have in the field of behavioral health include teaching and training within organizations.

TODD Q. WILLIAMS

MS, LCPC

Telehealth Cert.

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Todd Williams

I am a born and raised potato head – also see Idahoan – the youngest of 5 boys. I attended Boise State University, where I played rugby & graduated with a B.A. in History in 1997. In 2012 I graduated with Honors from Northwest Nazarene University with my M.S. in Clinical Counseling.

In the past 7 years I have worked with children, couples, individuals and groups but have specialized in counseling those with Traumatic Brain Injury and their families, though I have experience in addictions, co-occurring disorders, depression, anxiety and trauma in all ages my focus is with the TBI community.

When not at work I am with my own family which includes my wife, Echo, of 28 years and our 6 boys – yes, 6 & no, no girls – 3 daughters-in-law & 3 grandchildren that are massively cute.

My Mom’s Father came from New Zealand and I spent time in New Zealand and the Cook Islands on a church mission where I learned the languages, how to make Maori bone & wood carvings & how to play rugby. The time in the South Pacific affected me greatly and my life – all 6 of my boys have Maori middle names significant to them.

NATALIE WEST FRANCE

LCSW

Telehealth Cert.

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NATALIE WEST FRANCE, LCSW

I have been practicing social work since 1999, and obtained my Master’s Degree in social work licensure in 2009, so have been doing counseling since then. I like hiking, dancing, and playing board games.

GINA WOLFE

LCPC

Telehealth Cert.

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Bailey Flores

Counseling Intern

Telehealth Cert.

Xio Miranda

Counseling Intern

Telehealth Cert.

Kara Weight

COUNSELING INTERN

Telehealth Cert.

CLINICIANS

DARREN ADAMS

LAURA ALVAREZ

Sarah Barnes

KAREN BOOMHOWER

Josh Brandt

Adam Brotman

Molly Collins

PAM CURRY

DAN DAY

PATRICIA JOHNSON

ROBBY JOHNSON

NANCY MCMAHAN

NATHAN POWELL

MARITZA ROMERO

ALAINA SAGARANG

RUSTY SMITH

TERRY SPRAGUE

TODD Q. WILLIAMS

NATALIE WEST FRANCE

GINA WOLFE

Bailey Flores

Xio Miranda

Kara Weight

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