HI, I’M RAELYNN

I’m Raelynn, a licensed clinical professional counselor, registered supervisor, and former school counselor. I have worked as a private practice therapist since 2010 specializing in the treatment of trauma and anxiety disorders.

In my first career, I was an elementary school teacher and health educator. I hold an MA in counseling from Boise State University with extensive post graduate training in EMDR and other evidence based treatments.

My manner is calm and supportive, but I’m not afraid to deliver a thoughtful challenge when called for. I use stories and metaphors to support my clients as well as movement and experiential activities.

MY STORY
MY APPROACH

MY STORY

I began my counseling journey in my mid 20s, not as a therapist, but as a stressed out young mother who felt overwhelmed and defeated.

I don’t remember ever being free from the critical voice of self doubt and anxiety. I looked at my life and couldn’t understand why I was not happy.

I had a good life; I should have been happy yet I just couldn’t figure out where I was going wrong.

I could feel myself slipping away and it terrified me.

I remember feeling so alone, unable to authentically connect with others, or myself.

I finally reached the point where I couldn’t stand one more minute feeling like this. I picked up the phone book (yes, you heard me, phone book) and looked up counselors in the yellow pages. I don’t know where I got the courage to call, let alone show up for my appointment, but I’m so glad I did.

I found myself sitting on her couch trusting her and letting her into my
world.

It’s perhaps the most uncomfortable thing I have ever done.

The therapist was about my age, but seemed so put together when I felt so tired and used up.

When I described my symptoms and a bit of my story, she looked at me with kind eyes and asked, “Do you, by chance, have an alcoholic parent?”

Until that moment, I hadn’t been able to put together how deeply my childhood affected me as an adult, my relationships and my ability to feel and connect.

This woman, in this moment, changed my life forever.

This healing journey helped me uncover how I had adapted to the neglect and wild unpredictability of a family tiptoeing around an addict.

Together, we explored how these early childhood patterns manifested in my adult relationships, my work and most importantly, my relationship with myself.

I believe good therapists have spent time on the couch, in therapy, doing the hard work we expect our clients to do.

The journey is not easy, but it can shift everything and help us live our best lives.

  • I’m a licensed psychotherapist (LCPC -6781) with clinical training and experience in EMDR,  attachment problems, body based therapies including trauma informed yoga, mindfulness, and healing developmental trauma.

  • I hold a Master’s degree in Counseling from Boise State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

  • My path before becoming a therapist was as a public school teacher, parent educator, school counselor, and coach.

  • I have immersed myself in evidence based strategies for 30 years and find my greatest joy supporting others on their journey.

As a therapist, my passion is to help you let go of old patterns that keep you from feeling well and replace them with practical tools that bring hope, curiosity, and God forbid a little fun!

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MY APPROACH

  • POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY-BASED THERAPY

    * Together, we build on your strengths and values rather than focusing on what’s “wrong” with you.
    * Genuineness and empathy meeting you right where you are!
    * Respecting and healing the past while working on the here and now

  • EMDR

    (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective approach for trauma, or anything that keeps you “stuck.” Learn more about EMDR >

  • MINDFULNESS

    Guided meditation, breath work, and other grounding activities to help you focus your thoughts on what is important to your health.

  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)

    Used to help us understand how your thoughts and feelings affect the quality of your life.