Brian Smith, LCPC

Name: Brian Smith, LCPC
Address: Kuna

Provider Information

Provider NameBrian Smith, LCPC

Practice NameCoalesce Mental Health

Profession

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Care Mission Statement: Responders"My experience working with veterans translates well to the experiences of first responders, specifically trauma response and the stress placed on primary relationships and family. I am a former Marine and understand how uncomfortable the idea of counseling can be for those of us who have learned to manage difficult situations by avoiding our painful emotions and focusing on the problem. Together we can learn to tolerate a painful emotional experience in order to understand its meaning. We can use these emotions to inform our thinking, leading to enhanced responses in bad situations"

Specializing InPrimary Relationship Distress | PTSD/PTSI | Attachment Injury

Practice LocationKuna, Idaho

ERHC 360 Directory Member SinceMarch 20, 2023

CategoriesI. Counselors

Listing TagsAdolescentsAdultsCouplesFamilies

Appointment Scheduling

Practice Phone(988) 888-0116

Practice Emailbriansmithcounselingllc@gmail.com

To Schedule an Appointment

Call the number listed above.Email the address listed above.

(On-line Scheduling Tool)coalescementalhealth

Scheduling Availability

WeekdaysEvenings

Types of Appointments Available

Tele-Health Visits (online w/video interface) ONLY

Service Area for Tele-Health VisitsIdaho

Scheduling NotesAppointments available Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | variable hours

Experience & Credentials

Relevant ExperienceI completed a two-and-a-half year internship at the Boise Vet Center where I received extensive supervision and attended trainings on treatment of trauma during that time. I have considerable clinical experience treating adults and adolescents who have experienced sexual trauma, physical abuse, and neglect.

Years of Clinical Practice, Mental Health Care9

Master's DegreeM. Coun | Idaho State University | 2014

Advanced CredentialsNational Certified Counselor | Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Conditions & Treatment

Patients Seen

AdultsAdolescentsCouplesFamilies

Conditions Treated

Anger ManagementAnxietyAttachment InjuriesDepressionGrief/LossPost-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI)Traumatic Brain Injury (Mild/Concussion)

Treatment ApproachI work with individuals, couples, and groups who believe personal change is possible and valuable in their lives. I use an emotion focused approach, as put forth in the work of Dr. Les Greenberg, and have received formal training in Dr. Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples. I believe that people are agents of their own positive change, and that many are unaware of how emotions relate to their thoughts and behavior. My clinical practice has taught me to respect the experience, worldview, and value system of each individual without imposing my own. I am an LGBTQ+ ally. I have experience helping clients with anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, major life transition, issues with anger, and other emotional difficulties. When I work with couples, we focus on enhancing connection within a safe and secure relationship, and learning how each partner can seek, offer, and accept support. I look forward to joining with you in your journey of positive change.

Treatment Available

Emotion-Focused TherapyEmotionally Focused Therapy