Counseling Interns
Michelle Montgomery  Hi, I’m Michelle. I know that reaching out for counseling can feel vulnerable and sometimes even a little scary. I am really glad you are here. I approach therapy with warmth, authenticity, and curiosity. I believe we all carry different parts within us, parts that hold emotions, old stories, and ways of protecting us. In our work together, we gently get to know these parts with compassion and care. Many people I work with feel overwhelmed, hard on themselves, or unsure how to slow down. Others are navigating relationship stress, life transitions, or questions about identity and self worth. Wherever you are, we begin there. I have an emphasis in trauma, grief, and crisis, along with additional training in acceptance and mindfulness approaches. In our work, we collaborate to explore your experience and strengthen your ability to lead from your Self, a more centered place, so you can respond in ways that feel more like you. My hope is that over time you begin to trust yourself more fully, feel less alone with what you carry, and create a life that feels more connected and meaningful. | Magdalena “Maggie” Peden
Hi! My name is Magdalena “Maggie” Peden and I’m a counseling intern with Families E.T.C. I strive to bring compassion and empathy to all my clients and work hard to make sure your concerns and voices are heard. I specialize in working with children and adolescents, those specifically that are neurodivergent from ADHD, Autism, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I also work with a multitude of ages ranging from young children to older adults. My approach to counseling is grounded in Child-Centered Play Therapy as well as Person-Centered Therapy. My clinical focus also includes helping clients through trauma, grief, and crisis. I see counseling as a joint process of learning and creating a safe space to explore your decisions and experiences while being able to grow. No matter what, I want each client to have their voice heard and experiences met with compassion, empathy and understanding. | Robert Dennis
Hey, I'm glad you stopped! We live in a world that sometimes feels like we're on autopilot. We wake up, go to work, come home, watch our shows, go to bed, and wake up and do it all over again. But there has to be more to life than just that, right? Yeah, there is, and you already have the answers in you! I would love the opportunity to walk beside you and support you as you untangle the knots that have you tied up in the routine. Along the way, it may get rough, but the end of the trail is a deeper, more meaningful experience of life. You have thoughts, but you aren't your thoughts. Sometimes it is hard to tell the difference between what is true and what that voice in our head is telling us. I work from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy bias. This approach helps us discern the difference and learn to live according to our values, not our thoughts. Therapy is work, and it's not easy, but you have already done the hardest part because you are here looking for a therapist. That is the kind of courage to change that is going to support you best on this journey. | Hannah Martin
Hannah Martin is a counseling intern in pursuit of a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University. She operates from an Existential Counseling lens, emphasizing personal responsibility and meaning, in her work with clients. With a B.S. in psychology, she is also passionate about providing psychoeducation and promoting positive mental health practices for her clients. Hannah believes counseling is a collaborative process between two people, counselor and client, both of whom are entrenched in the human experience with its many trials, tribulations, and triumphs. Her role as a counselor is to help her clients examine the role they play in their own lives, working together to help them move closer to their authentic selves. Outside of counseling, Hannah enjoys reading, spending time in nature, exploring coffee shops with good friends, and going to live comedy shows. She is also a lover of animals and especially enjoys her time snuggled up with her cat, Charlie. |
Raquel Bravo
Hi, I’m Raquel Bravo. I’m a counseling intern with roots in both medicine and bodywork. I believe everyone has strength and resilience, and my approach is to help guide those who are ready to tap into their innate healing abilities. Drawing on over twenty years as a respiratory therapist and more than a decade as a massage therapist and Energy Medicine practitioner, I bring a broad and compassionate perspective to healing that supports mind, body, and spirit. My theory of interest and practice lies in psychodynamics and Jungian Psychology. I’ve trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and somatics, and I incorporate both into my practice. I believe we all carry patterns and beliefs that may not be ours. Through the psychodynamic lens, I help the client determine what they might be carrying and are ready to release, so they can live a life that feels true to them. Utilizing IFS, I help the client uncover parts of themselves to release any burdens that may be holding them back from living authentically. Through somatics, and with my training in Energy Medicine, I can gently help the client release tension and create ease in the body. I am passionate about helping others heal so they can discover purpose and meaning and live more joyfully. I look forward to working with you. | Emma Warth
I'm a counseling intern working toward a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Acceptance and Mindfulness Informed Therapies. I meet clients with respect for their unique stories, trusting in each person's ability to know what's best for themselves. Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help people accept difficult emotions, clarify what matters most to them, and take steps toward a more meaningful life. At the heart of my work is a commitment to walk alongside clients with an attitude of curiosity, compassion, and nonjudgment. I have a special interest in religion and spirituality, and I'm happy to integrate these topics into counseling according to clients' preferences. I support clients of all faiths and spiritual paths, including those navigating faith transitions or challenges related to belief. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space for clients of all backgrounds, including the LGBTQ+ community. In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, songwriting, and spending time with my husband and kids. | Stephanie Ward Meyet
My passion for counseling is rooted in the belief that every individual inherently possesses the inner resources needed to grow, heal, and navigate life's challenges. I practice primarily from a person-centered framework, which means my role is not to act as a director or give advice. Instead, I strive to provide a deeply empathetic, non-judgmental, and authentic space where you can safely explore your own thoughts, emotions, and goals. My therapeutic approach is heavily informed by my background in education. I integrate play therapy into my work with clients to unlock their emotional insight and self-determination. My experience as an educator has refined my ability to actively listen, break down complex feelings into manageable insights, and communicate with patience and empathy. I hold an Elementary Education Degree from Boise State University and I am completing internship hours towards my master’s degree at NNU. I also work as an elementary school counselor. I counsel with people of all ages but have specialized experience with children, teens, and families. If you or your child are feeling stuck, needing help navigating life, or a safe place to explore, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation to see if we are a good fit. | Emily Lunt
My name is Emily, and I often work with those who feel stuck, burnt out, empty, or disconnected. Sometimes on the outside, things appear "fine," but we still don't feel good. Life seems meaningless, fulfillment out of reach. This process of being a human can be disorienting, but you don't have to navigate this alone. I take a collaborative approach, helping you get curious about the parts of you that keep you stuck. We'll work with what's happening in your body, not just your head, to build awareness of your nervous system and your own inner wisdom. Depending on what you need, we may process experiences that still have a grip on you, cultivate self-compassion rather than self-criticism, or identify ways you can show up more authentically in relationships. My goal isn't just insight, it's actual, felt change. I see all ages, and I work with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, postpartum, attachment, and relationships. I am EMDR trained and utilize Internal Family Systems and Compassion-Focused Therapy. If this sounds like we could be a good fit, I'd love to hear from you. |
Vedaliah Fye
You deserve a space where your experiences are met with understanding rather than judgment. Therapy is not about fixing “what is wrong with you”; it starts with “what happened to you?” My name is Vedaliah Fye, and I am a counseling intern at Families ETC. My passion is working with teens and adults, including those within the LGBTQ+ community. I approach therapy as a collaborative journey built on trust, attunement, and compassion; it is a space where you don't have to carry your struggles alone. I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Brainspotting, and Sandplay/Sandtray Therapy. Every client is different, and so I tailor therapy to each person's unique needs, experiences, and goals. My allegiance is not to a specific modality—it is to you. With DBT, I believe that many of the strategies we developed to survive difficult experiences made sense at one point in our lives. Therapy is not about judging those strategies; it is about understanding them, honoring the role they played, and building new ways of coping that help create a life worth living. CFT reminds us that suffering is part of being human, and that healing often begins when we learn to respond to ourselves with kindness rather than criticism. I strive to help clients cultivate self-compassion, and not because it makes pain disappear, but because it creates the safety needed to move through it. As a trained Brainspotting therapist, I honor the client’s inner wisdom as the guide for healing. Rooted in the idea that where we look affects how we feel, Brainspotting helps us access and release experiences that are often beyond the reach of words. In our work together, I stay attuned as clients connect their minds to their bodies, and their bodies to their minds, creating space for safe and supported healing. My therapeutic lens is shaped by my identity as an Indigenous woman from the Walker River Paiute Tribe, my experience as a bisexual cisgender woman, my personal and professional connection to substance use recovery, and my work alongside individuals with developmental disabilities. I value collaboration, advocacy, cultural humility, justice, beneficence, autonomy, respect for human dignity, empathy, and compassion. I strive to honor each person's lived experience and recognize the cultural, systemic, and relational contexts that shape their story. Above all, I want every client to know: "I see you. I'm here with you. You don't have to do this alone." | Rachel Keltner
Hi! My name is Rachel Keltner, and I am excited to be serving as a graduate student intern at Families ETC. My passion for counseling stems from a desire to help all people reach their full potential, find meaning in their lives, and reconnect to their values. I hold a BS in Elementary Education from Brigham Young University-Idaho. My work with children in the elementary schools, as well as in other capacities (daycares, CBRS provider, etc) showed me the dire need for accessible mental health services for children and others. I have an emphasis in logotherapy, as well as play therapy. I have a strong belief that play therapy techniques can be helpful for all ages, including adults - who can sometimes feel stuck and unsure how to express themselves through words. I strive to create a safe environment where every client feels cared for, heard, and understood as they navigate life’s challenges. | Stephanie Andrew  Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re looking for someone to walk alongside you as you navigate life challenges and search for greater meaning and hope, I would be honored to be part of that journey. Life can sometimes feel like being caught in rapids without a guide. Taking time to care for yourself and having someone beside you can make a difference as you navigate uncertain and difficult terrain. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where we can work together to understand your experiences, discover what matters most to you, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and authentic. My training includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Logotherapy, sand tray therapy, play therapy, trauma, and grief counseling. I believe that even after difficult or traumatic experiences, growth is possible. You do not have to remain stuck in a diminished version of yourself or your life. I believe there is room for healing, growth, meaning, and hope, even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Outside of counseling, I have been married for more than 30 years and am a mother of four and grandmother of two. Before becoming a counselor, I worked as a dance teacher and an elementary school teacher. I love spending time with my family and friends, listening to music, dancing, watching movies, playing games, and going for walks. I enjoy working with people of all ages who seek support, hope, and a greater sense of meaning in their lives. Wherever you are in your journey, you do not have to navigate it alone. |
