Clinicians

REBECCA BRAGA

LMSW

Rebecca Hopper

Rebecca is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University and her Bachelors of Science in Sociology and Psychology from Linfield College. Throughout her education, Rebecca focused on child abuse and neglect, as well as the impact of trauma on the lives of children and teens. Her professional background was spent mostly working with children and teens with developmental disabilities in conjunction with mental health disorders. Rebecca understands that life can be challenging and messy, however, she is here to provide support, guidance, and treatment helping you and your family unlock strengths and get you to where you want to be.

Rebecca’s therapeutic style is creative, collaborative, and strengths based. Therapy is a collaborative process and it is important the client and their family feel heard, seen, and accepted. I employ techniques derived from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Art/Play Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing, just to name a few.

Outside of the office, Rebecca enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and relaxing on the couch with her cats.

Bret Callinan

LMSW

Bret Callinan, LMSW, is a native of Omaha Nebraska . He relocated to Boise in July of 2018, having started his clinical work in Nebraska providing Intensive Family Preservation Therapy, Individual Therapy, and partnering with Lancaster County Juvenile Court’s Truancy diversion program providing therapy for court referred students. Bret graduated with his Masters of Social Work Degree from the University of Nebraska in May of 2017 but his work in mental health and social work started well before that, first by working with United Way as a fundraiser, being a community mentor with Big Brother Big Sisters and working with Boys Town National Research Hospital Intensive Psychiatric facility for children and teenagers as a behavioral health technician. Bret also has spent significant time working with refugee and recent immigrants in dealing with mental health and practical living issues.

Since moving to Idaho Bret has continued his work to assist families and teens who are his primary service population that he serves along with many other diverse individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Bret has worked under state contract, Medicaid and private insurance in for profit and non-profit clinical settings and is excited to continue to provide support for all who need assistance in maintaining mental health.

PAM CURRY

LPC-791

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

Yvette Enrique

LCSW

Yvette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She earned both her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work from Boise State University. Yvette has a history of working with children, adolescents, and adults. Yvette assists clients and families identify issues, solutions and continues assisting clients as they work through their issues or situations.

Yvette utilizes various theories and modalities, as needed by her client’s individual styles. Therapy modalities include cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based, and solution-focused.

Krysti Garcia-Dunn

TARGETED CARE COORDINATOR

Krystina Garcia

I am serving as a Targeted Care Coordinator. I enjoy connecting with others and providing resources as needed. I have worked with diverse populations over the last 6 years and believe serving others with dignity, choice and respect are essential to provide the best care possible.

I am currently working on my Masters of Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University and have my bachelor’s degree in Art and a minor in Spanish. I am hoping to someday explore Art Therapy and utilize my Spanish speaking more.

In my free time, I enjoy riding my bike, hiking, painting, playing music and going on adventures with my fiancé Dylan. I am looking forward to my time at The Children’s Home Society.

TANYA GOODRICH

LMFT

PATRICIA JOHNSON

MAMFT, LMFT, LPC, RPT

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.

Alisa Merino

LMSW

ABOUT ALISA

Alisa comes to the Boise area from a small town in Northern Nevada. Alisa graduated with her Master of Social Work in 2018 from the University of Nevada, Reno. Alisa has spent most of her professional career as a School Social Worker in the Nevada school district and dedicated her platform to suicide prevention at a very young age. Alisa has served as a board member for Suicide Prevention Network where she devoted time to her community training members on signs of suicide. Alisa has worked with kids and teens for several years and continues to enjoy investing the health and well-being of the younger generation. When not working, Alisa spends her free time exploring Boise, at the gym, and surrounded by friends and family.

Xiomara Miranda

LPC

AUBREY LEWIS

LMSW

Aubrey Peterson, LMSW

Aubrey is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Boise State University and her Bachelors of Science in Social Work from Weber State University. Aubrey has a history of working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual and family treatment settings. The clients Aubrey works with experience a variety struggles related to mental health disorders, behavioral issues, and family relationships. Aubrey focuses on how individuals and families can heal and grow together through the treatment process. She understands that utilizing both individual and family strengths can create long-term wellness and a supportive environment for children and caregivers.

Aubrey utilizes various theories and modalities in her practice, including cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based, and solution-focused. She works to create a collaborative, strength based, and safe environment for all clients and family members involved in the treatment process.

Nathan Powell

LCSW

Nathan Powell, LCSW

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.

Savannah Perez

LMSW

Savannah Perez, Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW)

Hello, my name is Savannah Perez and I am a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW). I was born and raised in San Antonio Texas and now reside in the beautiful city of Boise. My background consists of working with a broad range of populations including families, children, and adolescents with mental health disorders and behavioral struggles. I use a variety of treatment approaches consisting of mindfulness, art therapy/play therapy techniques, and cognitive behavioral therapy (to list a few), that are individually tailored to fit your current needs and situation. My therapy practice is open minded, genuine, creative, and strengths based. I believe that every individual is the expert on their own situation and every family and child has individual strengths that are waiting to be unlocked. Life is not easy and at times it can knock us down. I am honored to walk alongside you as you face the challenges life presents. I am here to provide support, treatment, and guidance to help you and your family get to the place you wish to be, mentally and emotionally. I understand therapy can sometimes be scary and overwhelming to begin and I am proud for you in taking your first step towards wellness, comfort, and healing.

Practice Areas: Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Behaviors, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Emotional Regulation, Coping with Past Trauma, Bullying, LGBTQIA+ challenges, Life Changes and Transitions, Parent and Child Relationships, Sibling Rivalry, Parenting Techniques, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, and Self Esteem Difficulties.

RUSTY SMITH

Psy.D.

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.

Heather V.

LMSW

TODD Q. WILLIAMS

MS, LCPC

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.

Teresa Youngberg

LCSW

MEGAN ASHMEAD

COUNSELING INTERN

Michelle Ross

Counseling Intern

REBECCA BRAGA

Bret Callinan

PAM CURRY

DAN DAY

Yvette Enrique

Krysti Garcia-Dunn

TANYA GOODRICH

PATRICIA JOHNSON

Alisa Merino

Xiomara Miranda

AUBREY LEWIS

Nathan Powell

Savannah Perez

RUSTY SMITH

Heather V.

TODD Q. WILLIAMS

Teresa Youngberg

MEGAN ASHMEAD

Michelle Ross

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