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Brian Smith, LCPC

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Provider Information
Brian Smith, LCPC
Coalesce Mental Health
Profession:
  • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

"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 In:

Primary Relationship Distress | PTSD/PTSI | Attachment Injury
Kuna, Idaho
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(988) 888-0116
briansmithcounselingllc@gmail.com
To Schedule an Appointment:
  • Call the number listed above.
  • Email the address listed above.
Scheduling Availability:
  • Weekdays
  • Evenings
Types of Appointments Available:
  • Tele-Health Visits (online w/video interface) ONLY
Service Area for Tele-Health Visits: Idaho

Appointments available Monday, Tuesday & Thursday | variable hours
Relevant Experience:

I 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 Care: 9
M. Coun | Idaho State University | 2014

National Certified Counselor |
Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Patients Seen:
  • Adults
  • Adolescents
  • Couples
  • Families
Conditions Treated:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Injuries
  • Depression
  • Grief/Loss
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI)
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (Mild/Concussion)
Treatment Approach:

I 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 Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
Insurance Plans Accepted:
  • Blue Cross
  • Pacific Source (Voyager)
  • Self-Payment is Accepted (no insurance plan billed)