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  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. 

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.  

  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!!   

   Morgan has a bachelors degree in Psychology, a  Master's degree in Public Health, and is about to begin a PsyD program in  the spring. Morgan and his wife moved to the Treasure Valley 3 years ago to  finish their education and begin a family. He has a strong passion of coaching  soccer which has led hime to 4 years of coaching high school soccer, most  recently at Eagle High School. Having the opportunity to help a younger  generation become a better version of themselves and to create an  environment for them to fulfill their potential is what makes him want to  further his career as well as begin a family of his own.  .  

   Coty is an Idaho native and received her B.S. in Psychology from  Boise State University in 2020. Since high school, she has worked with  developmentally disabled adolescents. She is passionate about helping  others reach beyond their known potential and providing a fair education  to DD children. She plans on continuing her education, specifically  Boise States Early Childhood Emerging Leaders Program and is interested  in ASD and ADHD research.    

   Born and raised in the Midwest (yes, the "opes!" are true), Nicole and her native Idahoan husband moved to the Treasure Valley a year ago. She misses her rolling hills but is fond of the mountains and all the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Having recently graduated with a B.S. in Counseling Psychology, Nicole is excited to participate in meaningful work through Family Counseling Services. She is passionate about quite a few things, like a good sandwich and perinatal mental health. In her free time, she enjoys reading, doting on her cat, connecting with loved ones, playing volleyball, and being an aunt.  

  Kennedy recently moved to Idaho after finishing college at CSUSM with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. She has worked with children and families for years and found her perfect fit here at Family Counseling Services. She has plans to further her education in Psychology in the future. In her free time, Kennedy enjoys being outdoors with friends and family.