Payette River Wellness

Since 1999, my work has been dedicated to supporting neurodivergent adolescents, young adults, and their families. My primary goal is to help each individual client develop a deeper understanding of themselves, empowering them to advocate for their needs in healthy, constructive ways. I strive to guide them in navigating the world more effectively—both for their own well-being and in their relationships with others. When working with parents, I focus on fostering insight into their child’s unique neurodivergence and helping them understand how their child perceives and interacts with the world. I also provide practical tools and strategies tailored to support their child's growth toward a healthy, fulfilling life. Over the years, I have supported families through various stages of the healing process across diverse clinical settings, including wilderness therapy programs, therapeutic boarding schools, partial hospitalization programs, and outpatient care. These experiences have contributed to a flexible, creative, and "outside-the-box" approach that differs from traditional outpatient therapy. I am particularly effective in working with clients who are resistant or hesitant to engage in therapy. I have a strong track record of success with complex individuals and family systems, often achieving meaningful outcomes where traditional approaches may have fallen short.