Leann Vaterlaus, LMSW
Introduction
No one feels shame when they need an "adjustment" at the chiropractor, and I see counseling that way--an adjustment for our thinking/functioning that we all need from time to time. Starting counseling is intimidating, so well done for taking the first step towards improving your life! Finding the right therapist is important.... and much of the power of therapy happens when you feel understood, validated, and appreciated. I have a warm and loving personality, and I use a direct style to get to the heart of the problem. I am a wife, mother, and grandmother with a lifetime of good and bad experiences that allow me to empathize with a wide variety of people and challenges. You may have tried talk therapy for years without getting the results you hoped for. But if talking about your problems solved them, then talking to a wise and caring friend would have done the job and you wouldn't be looking for a therapist. I help clients address their challenges by tapping into the Amygdala--a deeper part of the brain where trauma is stored and the Vagus nerve by using Mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and the Mindbody approach. Of course, there is plenty of talking involved but by using current knowledge of the brain/nervous system, stubborn thoughts/patterns can be resolved once and for all. Let's chat to see if we are a good fit!
Highlights
- Accepting new clients
- Available on nights
- Offers free consultation
- In-person & telehealth appointments
- Accepts online payments and insurance
Licenses
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LMSW #43080 (ID)
Specialties
Additional focus areas
Treatment Approaches
Population focus
Appointment types
- Individuals
- Families
Communities
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LDS
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Chronic Illness
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First Responders
Age groups
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Teenagers (12-18)
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Young Adults (18-24)
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Adults (24+)
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Elders (65+)
Languages
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English
Faiths
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Latter-day Saints/Mormon
Free intro call available
Pay with insurance
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Aetna
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BlueCross and BlueShield
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Blue Cross
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First Choice Health
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GHI
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Magellan