Finding Relief in the Real Idaho: Anxiety Therapy That Gets You
Life in Idaho can be beautiful, mountains, open skies, wide stretches of quiet. But that same stillness can sometimes make anxiety feel louder. Whether you're living in Boise, tucked into a smaller town, or somewhere in the vast space in between, you might be doing a great job keeping it all together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside.
This blog is for you. The one who's tired but still showing up. The one who wants support but doesn’t want to explain everything from scratch. The one who's managing, but not really okay.
The Hidden Weight of Anxiety in Idaho
Idaho has one of the lowest numbers of mental health providers per capita in the country. If you’ve looked for therapy before and felt stuck on a waitlist, confused by options, or worried about being misunderstood, you’re not imagining it.
But more than the statistics, there’s the cultural reality: independence is valued here. Many Idahoans grew up believing they needed to be self-reliant, strong, and unfazed. Asking for help can feel like a failure, especially when everyone around you seems to be handling things just fine.
Here's the truth: anxiety thrives in silence. You deserve more than coping. You deserve understanding.
How I Support Clients Across Idaho From Boise to Bonners Ferry
I’m a licensed therapist offering online-only therapy throughout the state of Idaho. All sessions take place virtually, so whether you're based in an urban area or a rural town, you can access consistent, high-quality care from a safe space of your choosing, your living room, car, or even a quiet break room at work.
My approach is grounded in:
Polyvagal theory (to help you understand your nervous system)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (to explore and challenge patterns of thinking)
Person-centered care (because you are the expert of your own experience)
Each session is shaped around what you need most. There's no rigid script, no rushing through healing. Just thoughtful, responsive care that moves at your pace.
What to Expect in Our Work Together
Therapy starts with a warm, open intake conversation. We'll explore what's bringing you in and how your past may be shaping your present. No pressure to have it all figured out, this is a space where you’re allowed to not know.
From there, we’ll begin weekly sessions focused on:
Practical tools to manage overwhelm and shutdown
Deepening your understanding of your anxiety and what drives it
Nervous system regulation techniques that don’t feel forced
Exploring your values, identity, and emotional experiences without judgment
This isn’t therapy that glosses over pain or pushes toxic positivity. It’s therapy that helps you hear yourself clearly, maybe for the first time in a long while.
Who I Work With in Idaho
I specialize in working with adults—often those in their late 20s to 40s, who are high-functioning but inwardly struggling. You might be a teacher, a caregiver, a remote worker, or someone navigating life transitions that no one else seems to see.
Some common experiences I support:
Persistent anxiety and intrusive thoughts
Emotional exhaustion or burnout
Identity shifts, including LGBTQ+ identity and late-in-life neurodivergence
Shut-down or freeze responses that feel hard to explain
The pressure of always having to hold it together
If you’ve ever said, "I should be fine, but I’m not,"—this work is for you.
This Isn’t Just About Coping, It’s About Understanding
A lot of therapy focuses on fixing symptoms. But my work is about decoding your anxiety, understanding how your brain and body learned to protect you, and how we can work with those patterns instead of fighting them.
Your anxiety isn’t just a problem to be solved. It’s a story your nervous system is trying to tell. Let’s get curious about it, without shame, and without trying to force a silver lining.
Insurance and Access
I accept most major insurances in Idaho, including:
Aetna
Cigna
UnitedHealth
Regence of Idaho
PacificSource
Blue Cross of Idaho
Mountain Health Co-Op
I’ll help you verify your benefits so you know exactly what’s covered before we begin. You’ll never be left guessing.
Why I Do This Work
I’m not here to "fix" you. But I am here to sit with you in the mess. To offer a space where your anxiety doesn’t have to be hidden, minimized, or explained away.
You don’t have to be falling apart to deserve therapy. You just have to want to understand yourself more deeply, and to build a relationship with your nervous system that feels more grounded, more compassionate, and more sustainable.
Ready to Get Started?
If you're feeling anxious just thinking about reaching out, that’s okay. You don’t have to have the right words. You don’t even have to be totally sure.
Visit my Idaho therapy page to learn more, or reach out directly to schedule your first session. I’ll walk you through the process so nothing feels overwhelming.
Let’s find a rhythm that supports your nervous system, and the version of you that’s been quietly asking for care.
Online Therapy Across Idaho
From Boise to Coeur d’Alene, Rexburg to Twin Falls, I’m here. Quietly doing the work of helping Idahoans feel more at home in their own heads. One breath, one session, one truth at a time.
