Our master's level counseling interns provide reduced-fee sessions.
You simply pay what you can afford, between $20-$60 per session.
Our interns go through a detailed interview process. We make sure we know them well and are truly comfortable referring community members to them.
Dylan Haas (he/him)
|
Dylan is earning his Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree at Idaho State University. Dylan is open to working with clients from all walks of life. His approach to counseling centers on achieving and improving balance within each client’s life; through conscientious work in a therapeutic environment clients will achieve self-awareness and through this, a deeper compassion for themselves – it is through this self-awareness and self-compassion we have an opportunity for balance within our lives. Dylan has experience working with people struggling with addictions as well as people experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-image and general feelings of being overwhelmed. In addition, Dylan is a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists and has experience working with clients experiencing difficulty surrounding sex, sexuality and sexual identity. Dylan is available for in-person and telehealth counseling each week.
Contact Dylan: Email: dylanhaas@isu.edu Call: (208) 994-4137 |
Jessica Northam, MA, RDT (she/her)
|
Jessica is earning her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree at the University of the Cumberlands. Jessica has worked professionally as a Registered Drama Therapist since 2015, in clinical and humanitarian settings in the United States and abroad, specializing in trauma-related disorders and perinatal mental health. She is excited to continue developing her clinical skills as a counseling intern. Her holistic approach to counseling includes seeing individuals as a whole being, with lived experiences that inform behavior and emotions. From a person-centered lens, Jessica focuses on developing a therapeutic relationship to create a safe place to explore an individual’s struggles and experience change. Jessica has worked with clients of all ages as a Registered Drama Therapist with the North American Drama Therapy Association. Her previous experiences include working at the Post Traumatic Stress Center in New Haven, Connecticut, as a Drama Therapist, being a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Specialist for an international NGO, and most recently, working as a Drama Therapist on staff at Boise River Birth Center. Jessica is available for telehealth counseling each week for anyone in Idaho. She is also offering a group for birth care providers beginning September 14; contact her for more details.
Contact Jessica: Email: jnortham45856@ucumberlands.org Call/Text: (801) 895-4916 |
Kayti Proctor (she/her)
|
Kayti is a counseling student at Boise State University. She works with adult clients from many different backgrounds. Kayti has experience working with clients who are dealing with self-acceptance problems, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+ concerns, trauma and body image issues. Kayti’s approach to counseling is based on acceptance, mutual respect and collaboration. Working alongside clients as they strive to reach their goals is where Kayti’s passion lies, and she believes that process begins with authenticity and honesty. In her free time, Kayti enjoys doing yoga, hiking, backpacking and spending time with her family and friends. Kayti is available for in-person and telehealth counseling sessions.
Contact Kayti: Email: kaytip@gmail.com Call: 208-695-1576 |
Lisa Simpson (she/her)
|
Lisa is earning a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with Palo Alto University. Lisa is looking forward to helping individuals on their journey in healing mind, body, and spirit. She is an advocate for holistic wellness and as a certified yoga teacher and trained meditation guide, she is open to incorporating mind/body techniques that are trauma-informed for exploring innovative avenues of therapy. Lisa has experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and practices with cultural humility. She is empathetic, kind, and genuine. LIsa’s professional training includes individual, couples, families, and group counseling. Most of all, she recognizes that coming to counseling is a brave step and looks forward to the opportunity for you to discover the capacity for healing. Lisa enjoys spending time with her partner, pets, reading, listening to music, and being active outdoors.
Contact Lisa: Email: lisasimpsontherapy@gmail.com |
Sara Holden (she/her)
|
*Sara is unavailable until January 2022*
Sara is earning her Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s degree at Idaho State University. Sara is open to seeing clients from all walks of life and believes that through counseling, a person is able to better understand themselves and will grow in the process – this growth will lead to love and acceptance of oneself. Sara has experience working with those who are experiencing depression, anxiety, loss, low self-image, and feelings of being overwhelmed. Sara enjoys the outdoors; spending time with her friends, husband, and dogs. Sara is available in person or by telehealth. Contact Sara: Email: holdsar2@isu.edu Call: 208-352-3009 |
Counseling Students: Interested in an internship with us?
Our internship positions for Fall 2021-Spring 2022 are full.
We are dedicated to providing a quality internship experience at Boise River Counseling. We seek to provide an experience that feels supportive and empowering. We serve the community as mental health counselors and offer an internship with a "private practice" feel so you can explore what this might look like for you after you graduate. With our support, you will do your own marketing and networking as well as maintaining your own caseload of clients. You are also welcome to keep your clients when you graduate if you choose to maintain your private practice. Diversity and inclusivity matter to us and we especially encourage students who identify with minority groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, or sexual orientation to apply. Internships are competitive and will require a mock counseling session and interview.
We are dedicated to providing a quality internship experience at Boise River Counseling. We seek to provide an experience that feels supportive and empowering. We serve the community as mental health counselors and offer an internship with a "private practice" feel so you can explore what this might look like for you after you graduate. With our support, you will do your own marketing and networking as well as maintaining your own caseload of clients. You are also welcome to keep your clients when you graduate if you choose to maintain your private practice. Diversity and inclusivity matter to us and we especially encourage students who identify with minority groups based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, or sexual orientation to apply. Internships are competitive and will require a mock counseling session and interview.
