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        I (Bethany Townsend) obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC-8865) in the state of Idaho. I am also certified through the National Board of Certified Counselors and a member of the American Counseling Association. 
         I have counseled individuals, couples, and families, worked in both clinical and school-based settings, and served primarily in rural areas.  My passion is providing quality services to clients no matter their ages, spiritual practices, gender/sexual orientations, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, or clinical concerns.  To partner with you on your journey, I use an integrated approach based on the Interpersonal Process Model, while incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the Developmental Needs Meeting Strategy (DNMS). I have been trained in Advanced and Enhanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and will incorporate those modalities if appropriate.
         Counseling can be both beneficial and difficult, and it is normal to feel discomfort as we talk about thoughts, emotions, and actions and how they impact your life and relationships.  There is no guarantee of results, but we will work together on what is important to you.  I do not believe in “fixing” you or making your feelings or problems go away.  I believe in both supporting and challenging you while letting you be the expert on your life as you learn to honor your thoughts, sensations, emotions, and experiences.