Clinic Staff

Jennifer is  a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Registered Supervisor, offering counseling services  in; trauma, marriage and family, grief, depression, anxiety, survivors  of physical and sexual abuse, adolescents, and adults. Jennifer supports  clients using a systemic and solution focused approach. To do this she  looks at the entire system in and around a client’s life, gathers  information, and then a team approach is used between client and  counselor to create the best environment and solutions for healing.
After  completing her bachelor’s degree, Jennifer took a couple years off from  school to work. During that time she realized she needed to continue  her education to help make the kind of changes in people’s lives that  would assist them in living a happier and healthier life. She went on to  Northwest Nazarene University to get her Masters degree in Marriage and  Family Counseling, graduating in 2006. Since that time Jennifer has  received her endorsement as a Nationally Certified Counselor, became  endorsed as a Registered Supervisor in the State of Idaho,  She is Part 2  trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

Jennifer provides counseling for clients AND consultation for other professionals. 

Brian is a Licensed Professional Counselor, providing services to  individuals, couples, and groups. Brian believes personal change is  possible and valuable in their lives. Brian uses an emotion focused  approach, as put forth in the work of Dr. Les Greenberg, and has  received formal training in Dr. Sue Johnson’s Emotionally Focused  Therapy for couples. He  believes that people are agents of their own  positive change, and that many are unaware of how emotions relate to  their thoughts and behavior. Brian's clinical practice has taught him to  respect the experience, worldview, and value system of others without  imposing his own.
He has over five years of clinical experience  helping clients with anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss,  major life transition, issues with anger, and other emotional  difficulties, and he is LGBTQ affirming. When he works with couples, the  focus is on building a safe and secure relationship, rather than  “fixing” the problem or mediating whatever the fights are about.
Brian  is a graduate of Idaho State University’s Mental Health Counseling  program, and a member of American Counseling Association, Idaho  Counseling Association, American Mental Health Counseling Association,  and is  President of the Idaho Mental Health Counseling Association

 Andrea  works mostly with individuals 10 years of age and older. . Andrea has  experience working in the past with CBRS programs as well as in the  counseling field. Andrea has a very kind and compassionate heart which  has proven very successful in helping her clients achieve their goals in  counseling.  She graduated from Idaho State University in 2010, with  her Masters of Mental Health Counseling.  Andrea practices counseling  from a Gestalt perspective which believes the whole is greater than the  sum of its parts. She also uses a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction  which incorporates mindfulness exercises to treat a number of issues,  not just stress. Together the counselor and the client make the perfect  team to make the best attempt to accomplish the goals set out by the  client. 

  Jessica began working at Family Counseling Services in February of 2019. Jessica has graduated from Boise State University in 2013 with a degree in Business Administration. Jessica’s goal is to make every experience with FCS a stress free and satisfactory experience. She has become an essential part of the team, helping clients schedule appointments, accept payments, and works in the administrative department managing operations within the company.  Jessica provides consistent encouragement to clients, and staff alike.  

Sometimes the only answer people are looking for when they ask for help is that they won’t have to face the problem alone.  -Mark Amend  

Tabitha is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with children, per-adolescents, and adolescents. Tabitha has experience in play therapy, expressive arts, and sand tray.  Tabitha uses an eclectic approach when working with her clients and uses this style to adapt to the needs of the client. She believes the clients are the experts on their lives and already have the untapped coping skills within themselves. Using play, arts, and sand tray allows the client to access the more silent part of the brain, the right hemisphere, and aids in both hemispheres working together to start the healing process. Children cannot always put into words how they are feeling, but when the right hemisphere of the brain is activated, they can express these unidentifiable feelings through creativity. 

“Play is the work of childhood.” ~ Mr. Rogers

  Adam is working on his master’s degree in  Professional Counseling through Grand Canyon University. After a 12-year  teaching career, he has decided to transition out of the classroom and  work with people on an individual level. As a teacher, he saw the  importance of maintaining a strong sense of self and how one’s social  and emotional states can impact many areas in their life. He is  interested in working with children and adolescents but is also hoping  to gain a broad range of experience through his time as an intern at  FCS. He loves being able to partner with clients to effect the change  they desire for their lives. 

 Jessica began  working at Family Counseling Services in July 2013. She has received  her BA in Sociology and Anthropology from The College of Idaho.  She has  earned the USPRA Children’s certification, she works with children who  have a mental diagnosis, and with children with developmental  disabilities. Jessica loves to give clients hope that change is possible  and to improve the quality of life.  In her free time, she enjoys  coaching soccer, listening to music, and spending time with family and  friends.  

 Mady has  received her BS in Psychology  with a minor in Sociology from Linfield  College. Mady is passionate about helping children and their families.  She approaches children with compassion and understanding. Mady works at  Family Counseling Services as a Habilitative Support Interventionist.  She is currently perusing her Masters in Social Work at Boise State  University.  

  Marrissa  has been a resident in Boise for two years. In 2016, she graduated from  Concordia University, Irvine with a Bachelor's degree in Education  Leadership. She received her Habilitative Intervention certification in  February 2019. Marrissa is currently studying at Simmons University to  obtain her Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis and test to be a Board  Certified Behavior Analysis.  Marrissa loves her job and the clients she  works with!   

   Elaina received her B. S. in Psychology and Family Studies from  Boise State University. She prides herself on being dedicated,  hard-working, and goal oriented. She believes that success starts with  an honest, healthy, and compassionate client-provider relationship. She  uses positive reinforcement and words of affirmation to help children  grow and develop. She has the goal to continue her education in the  field of School Counseling so she can guide many children to realize  their potential. 

   Sydney received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Idaho.  She has received her Registered Behavior Technician certification and  has experience working with younger children with developmental  disabilities. Sydney is very compassionate and loves working with kids  and watching them learn and grow. In her free time Sydney loves to read,  watch movies and spend time with friends and family. 

  Audrey has received her B.S. in Psychology from the University of Idaho.  After working in counseling research focused on adolescents, she was  excited to take her knowledge of the field and apply it in a more  hands-on setting. Audrey uses an empathetic and methodical approach with  each client's unique goals and needs. In her free-time, Audrey likes to  rock climb, cook, and get outside.  

     Alyssa comes to Family Counseling Services with a B.S. in Psychology from Northern Arizona University. For the last year she has been working in an administrative capacity with individuals and families experiencing homelessness and is excited to be able to work with children and clients in a more direct and personal manner. She hopes to pass along an empowering attitude and to exemplify kindness and care to all those she interacts with. She will be starting  at Boise State University  to pursue a Master’s in Social Work degree in the fall. 

      Hi everyone! My name is Cassidy Lazarte. I moved to Idaho in 2019 with  my husband and we love it here. I have always been passionate about  working and caring for those with disabilities. I recently graduated  from BYU-Idaho with my bachelors in Family and Marriage Studies. Since I  loved it so much I thought why not continue learning? In January 2021, I  began my masters program in Aba Therapy and am loving it! In my free  time I love spending time with my family, running, and playing the  piano! I am so excited to be a part of Family Counseling Services!!  

   Arielle graduated from Oregon State University with a BA in Human  Development and Family Sciences. Arielle is currently continuing her  education at Boise State University, aiming for  a masters in Elementary Education. Arielle has worked with children  since she was fifteen. Arielle loves being able to help children achieve  their goals and support them in all aspects of life.   

     Bryan received a B.A. in Political Science and a B.S. in Nursing, both from Northwest Nazarene University. He considers working with children to be his passion and has over 20 years of experience. Bryan aims to create a safe, fun, and constructive environment for the clients and families he works with. He hopes to continue his education in the future with a goal of becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.