Meet our Team
Montrice Billingsley, LCPC, Clinical Supervisor | Practice Owner
Sessions with Montrice are supportive, practical, and strengths-based. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, solution-focused techniques, and other evidence-informed approaches to help clients gain insight, develop healthier coping strategies, and move toward greater emotional well-being and confidence. Her approach is collaborative and focused on helping clients build on the strengths they already have while creating tools they can use beyond the therapy room.
Specialties: Working with individuals who need court-ordered or referral-based substance use evaluations, including DUI evaluations, substance use evaluations, and GAIN assessments. She also works with individuals who may need recommendations for outpatient treatment or referral to a higher level of care.
Whether someone is seeking counseling support or needs a substance use evaluation, Montrice strives to provide a respectful, nonjudgmental experience that helps clients understand their options and take the next step forward.
Idaho Licensed LCPC 8321524
Arizona Licensed LPC 23432
Utah Licensed ACMHC 141676629-6009
Crystal Arteaga-Juarez, MSW Intern | Front Office Administrator/ SUD Facilitator & DUI Educator
Crystal is dedicated to counseling services that empower individuals to feel supported and respected throughout their journey. She employs a compassionate and educational approach, assisting clients in building practical skills, enhancing their understanding of substance use and recovery, and identifying resources that can catalyze positive change.
In her groups, Crystal focuses on creating a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where participants can learn, reflect, and develop applicable skills for their everyday lives. She facilitates substance use education and treatment groups at Ascension Counseling Services, including Spanish-speaking sessions, actively contributing to a therapist directory that ensures accessibility for Spanish-speaking clients.
Crystal firmly believes that education, compassion, and understanding are vital components in enabling individuals to make meaningful changes. Whether someone participates voluntarily or through a required program, she strives to ensure that each person feels respected and supported throughout the process.
Samantha Lords , LPC | Clinician
Sessions with Samantha
Taking the first step toward counseling can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. Samantha provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences and better understand yourself. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS), she helps you recognize how past experiences influence your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building greater self-awareness, compassion, and emotional balance.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Depression
- Substance Use and Behavioral Addictions
- Trauma and Emotional Healing
- Perfectionism and Self-Criticism
- Autism Spectrum and Neurodivergence
- Emotional Regulation and Personal Growth
Therapeutic Approaches: Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills, and Systems Theory.
Works With: Teens, Adults, Couples, and Families.
Currently, Samantha is practicing under clinical supervision as she works toward her LCPC licensure.
Idaho Licensed 1281517
Joseph Farnes , LPC | Clinician-SUD Facilitator
Sessions with Joseph
Navigating difficult emotions, relationships, or life changes can sometimes leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Joseph provides a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions without feeling the need to fight or avoid them. Through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he helps you identify what matters most, connect with your personal values, and develop healthier ways to navigate challenges while building a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Depression
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Spiritual and Religious Trauma
- Grief, Shame, and Emotional Healing
- Relationship and Family Challenges
- Identity Exploration and Self-Acceptance
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
- Couples and Family Counseling
Therapeutic Approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills, and Systems Theory.
Works With: Teens, Adults
Currently, Joseph is practicing under clinical supervision while progressing toward LCPC licensure.
Idaho Licensed 6261879
Andrea Pikes, LPC
Sessions with Andrea
Sometimes finding the words to express what you're feeling can be difficult. Andrea offers a compassionate, affirming, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. Through a person-centered approach that incorporates art-based and creative therapeutic techniques, she helps you explore emotions, process difficult experiences, and reconnect with your strengths. Andrea believes healing begins when you feel safe being your authentic self, and she works alongside you to build confidence, resilience, and meaningful change.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Depression
- Trauma and Emotional Healing
- LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
- Neurodivergence and Identity Exploration
- BIPOC Experiences and Cultural Identity
- Self-Esteem and Self-Acceptance
- Life Transitions and Personal Growth
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
Therapeutic Approaches: Person-Centered Therapy, Art-Based and Creative Therapeutic Techniques, and Strengths-Based Counseling.
Works With: Children (14+), and Adults.
Idaho Licensed LPC-9373
Bailey Wolfe I Masters Level Clinical Counseling Intern
Sessions with Bailey
Navigating difficult emotions, relationships, or life changes can feel overwhelming, especially when you're still discovering who you are. Bailey provides a welcoming, inclusive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), person-centered techniques, and trauma-informed care, Bailey helps you explore experiences, recognize your strengths, and develop healthy coping skills. Their approach emphasizes creating a supportive environment where you can build confidence, embrace your authentic self, and move toward meaningful change.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Trauma, Abuse, and Neglect
- LGBTQ+ Affirming Care
- Identity Exploration and Self-Acceptance
- Family Conflict and Relationship Challenges
- Emotional Regulation and Coping Skills
- Self-Esteem and Life Transitions
Therapeutic Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care.
Works With: Children (11+), Teens, and Young Adults, as well as Adults.
Practicing under clinical supervision.
For those seeking affordable mental health support, Bailey offers low-cost sliding-scale counseling, making their services accessible to all in the therapist directory.
Brynna Trundy I Masters Level Clinical Counseling Intern
Sessions with Brynna
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhealthy patterns, or navigating major life changes can make it difficult to know where to begin. Brynna provides a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your experiences and challenges. She is especially passionate about helping individuals navigate substance use recovery, rebuild their lives after incarceration, and develop healthier relationships. Through a collaborative, strengths-based approach, Brynna helps you recognize patterns, build practical coping skills, and move toward greater confidence, stability, and meaningful change.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Depression
- ADHD and Emotional Regulation
- Substance Use and Addiction Recovery
- Trauma and Emotional Healing
- Relationship Challenges and Codependency
- Reentry and Life After Incarceration
- Self-Esteem and Personal Growth
- Life Transitions and Stress Management
Therapeutic Approaches: Person-Centered Counseling, Strengths-Based Techniques, Coping Skills Development, and Faith-Based Perspectives (when requested).
Works With: Teens (14+), Adults, and Couples.
Brynna offers low-cost sliding-scale counseling for individuals and couples, making mental health support more accessible through affordable options.
Valerie Amor I Registered Intern
Sessions with Valerie
Feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or disconnected from yourself can make life's challenges difficult to navigate. Valerie provides a compassionate, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted. Through a trauma-informed, person-centered approach incorporating somatic awareness and strengths-based techniques, Valerie helps you explore emotional patterns, reconnect with your strengths, and develop healthier coping skills. Her goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and empowered as you move toward healing and meaningful change.
Specialties
- Anxiety and Stress Management
- Trauma and Emotional Healing
- Emotional Regulation and Self-Awareness
- Identity Exploration and Self-Acceptance
- Life Transitions and Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem and Confidence
- Mind-Body Connection and Somatic Awareness
- Healthy Coping Skills and Resilience
Therapeutic Approaches: Trauma-Informed Care, Person-Centered Therapy, Somatic Awareness, and Strengths-Based Counseling.
Works With: Adults.
We are excited to announce that Valerie has graduated and will be returning and seeing clients beginning the week of October 19, 2026.