Meet Our Staff

 Becky Waggaman, LCSW, CCFC, CLC, HNCC, ​CEO, specializes in anxiety, post traumatic stress, divorce, parenting, fire setting behaviors, oppositional defiance, behavioral issues, anger, depression, and grief/loss. Becky is a licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor, Certified Life Coach, Certified in Holistic Nutrition, trained in TeleHealth, and a published author and national speaker. She has worked in the mental health field since 1993. Currently, she counsels men, women, children, families, and couples, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy treating anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, depression, and behavioral issues. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the National Association of Clinically Certified Forensic Counselors, the Northwest Children’s Trauma Network, and the Critical Incident Stress Management Association. She has extensively counseled children, teens, families, couples, parents, individuals, and employee assistance programs. Becky has spent several years training and consulting other mental health professionals. She is an approved supervisor with the State of Idaho for social workers and counselors who need private practice clinical hours. Becky has also developed a curriculum for juvenile fire setters for the fire departments in the state of Idaho and have worked with the Fire Departments and juveniles in the Treasure Valley since 1994. Her work with the Fire Departments was recognized and awarded by the Regional Northwest Allstate Insurance Group. She currently co-own her practice since 2001, has authored and published a children’s book, “Mending and Healing” as well as numerous self help articles. She has developed a website to provide resources, teach, encourage and inspire others.  She has also developed curriculum for workshops regarding healthy relationship building groups for women as well as teens to encourage and discover sense of self and live life to the fullest.
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Van Waggaman, CBC, CFO, Business Operations, ​is a Certified Business Coach, a U.S. Navy Veteran and a retired Idaho State Police Officer, Van also has over 25 years of being a Director of Financial operations for corporate companies based throughout the nation.  Van has worked with diverse populations and has traveled the world, both, business and pleasure.  He brings his expertise of working with, both, the private sector as well as public agencies.

Becky Waggaman, LCSW, CCFC, CLC, HNCC, Author, specializes in anxiety, post traumatic stress, divorce, parenting, fire setting behaviors, oppositional defiance, behavioral issues, anger, depression, and grief/loss. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of anxiety, post traumatic stress, divorce, parenting, fire setting behaviors, oppositional defiance, behavioral issues, anger, depression, and grief/loss.  Trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.
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Sarah (Hartman) Kent, LCSW, works with children, adolescents, and adults.  Areas of experience and interest include treatment for trauma, anxiety, panic, depression, self-harming behaviors, suicidality, ADHD, behavioral problems, and relationship difficulties.  Trained in several evidenced based treatment modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  Additional therapeutic interventions include Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness. She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.  She is passionate about the importance of building a genuine therapeutic connection and creating a safe place for healing and growth.
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Tami Harris, LPC, has worked with diverse populations, uses treatment modalities to provide tools to help manage symptoms and shift to a place of wellness. She has experience and interest in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, behavioral problems, and relationship difficulties. She has received training in several treatment modalities and interventions,specializing in trauma, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. Tami is passionate about helping people work towards their goals in a safe, healthy, and therapeutic environment. has worked with many diverse populations of all ages and is skilled in many different treatment modalities.  

Breanne Young, ​LCSW,  has experience over 6 years working with co-occurring disorders, mental health, and substance abuse. She enjoys working with women, men, and adolescents.  She works with diverse populations in individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and couple's therapy treating a variety of issues. She has a humanistic approach and believes the relationship and rapport with each client is the foundation for progress in treatment as well as a strong therapeutic relationship. Each individual develops an individualized treatment plan based on their desires for change and improvement in a safe and judgment free environment. Breanne loves people and watching them become the best versions of themselves.  She is trained in treating eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, foster care, self-harm, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, adjustment, and marriage and family therapy.  Her therapeutic approach includes CBT, DBT, and TF-CBT.  She is also trained in provding Tele Mental Health Services.

Sheila Hancock, LCSW,  enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults using a variety of treatment modalities including, client centered meeting the individual where they are and providing compassionate and sensitive counseling services to meet each individual’s needs, as well as TF-CBT, CBT, mindfulness, EFT (tapping), play and art therapies.  Areas of interest include depression, mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment and behavioral disorders.  She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.

Joshua Dugger, LCPC, NCC has had the pleasure of working with clients both in Kentucky and in Idaho, both in the community and in an office setting. He enjoys working with clients from childhood through their lifespan struggling with depression, anxiety, personality disorders, self-harm, oppositional-defiant disorder, conduct disorder, substance abuse, and various other needs and concerns. One of the most important things to him in the treatment process is helping clients find their own strength that allows them to feel confident in their own personal journey. His primary focuses include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person Centered Therapy, mindfulness strategies, and behavioral modification. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and collecting music records.  He is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.

​​Katie Miller, ​L​PC,  has professional experiences in teaching, coaching, counseling, nutrition consultation, and leading workshops and presentations.  Therapeutically, Katie focuses on supporting the healing, change, and growth process of those faced with anxiety, eating disorders, grief, life transitions, sports performance, career counseling, and stress management.  Katie offers an eclectic treatment approach including CBT, DBT, IFS, motivational interviewing, and solution focused brief therapy.   In her nutrition consultation practice, Katie specializes in the nutritional challenges of those with anxiety, ADHD, depression, sensory challenges, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, osteoporotic conditions, and sports performance.  She uses an individualized approach emphasizing whole, organic, seasonal foods.  Katie respects and enjoys a collaboration, providing nutrition consultation in partnership with other medical and mental health professionals, as well as offering presentations and classes for nutrition topics. She firmly believes in the healing power of humor and utilizes humor with her therapy and nutrition clients, as well as in her presentations.   She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.

Gina Froman, LCSW,  has been privileged to work with various populations to include those with substance abuse addictions and those with developmental needs.  She works with children, adults, families, and individuals.  She uses an integrated approach in therapy to include Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), TF-CBT, play therapy, EMDR trained, and behavioral modification.  She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.

Ryan Levinger, LMSW, ​​Ryan has had the privilege of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and experiences and is passionate about helping people learn to cope with difficulties and mindfully live out their values.  Ryan graduated from Northwest Nazarene University, spent 7 years working as a youth pastor, and when appropriate, integrates a client’s religious/spiritual or philosophical beliefs into counseling.  He has experience working with children, teens, adults, couples, and families to address issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, and relational difficulties.  Ryan practices from a trauma-informed and client-centered perspective and uses an integrated approach to therapy which includes Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR.  He is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.

Brandon Thomas, LMSW, is a native Idahoan and grew up in the Treasure Valley.  He earned his Bachelor’s degree of Social Work with a minor in Dispute Resolution as well as his Master’s degree in Social Work from Boise State University.  Brandon has worked with diverse populations including children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and refugees.  He has experience in the field of mental health including developmental delays, Autism Spectrum disorders, abuse and neglect, personality disorders, trauma, depression, grief and bereavement.  In his free time, he enjoys volunteer work and spending time with his family outdoors, experiencing all that Idaho has to offer.  He is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.

Candace Cooper, LPC, has several years of experience as a school counselor. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and couples and has special training in trauma counseling.  Candace has experience working with clients who deal with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, relationship issues, trauma, and grief.  Candace utilizes different modalities of counseling such as Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, or Solution Focused Brief Therapy.  Having served as a Christian minister, she is comfortable integrating the client’s faith in session if that is the choice of the client.  She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health services.

Pamala Want, MS,SE has a Master's degree in psychology and is currently working towards licensure.  She has many years of experience in Case Management services for those of all ages.  She has worked with diverse populations to link and connect those with services and resources who seek case management and targeted care coordination. She also provides psychological testing services.

​Jane Meredith, LPC, has her Master's degree in counseling, specializing in grief and trauma.  She also specializes in meditation practices and has her certification in meditation from training she received in Hawaii.  She has been counseling for over 8 years and loves working with individuals ages 12 to adulthood.  

Ashley Wolfe, MS, CMHC, has a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the College of Idaho and has her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in trauma and crisis from Walden University.  She is Psychological First Aid certified and works extensively with first responders, veterans, individuals, couples, families, and teenagers.

Nicole Johnson, LPC, M.Ed, Certified Life Coach, has over a decade of experience teaching, coaching, and training adults in various settings. She has her Master's degree in Corporate education and training and is currently completing her second Master's degree in counseling from Walden University.  She owned and operated her Life Coaching business in Montana for individuals seeking to improve relationships, habits, and overall quality of life. She has over five years experience working with women in recovery from addiction as well as experience working with individuals with trauma, relationship distress, and eating disorders. She works with diverse populations with a focus on marriage, couples, and families.  She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on positive solutions and goal-oriented outcomes.  

Summer Owsley, Front Office/Billing Manager, graduated from Boise State University with a degree in Health Information Management and Information Technology. She has over 19 years of experience in the medical billing and insurance field. She is happy to work with insurance companies or speak with clients regarding their statements.  She truly loves what she does. When not at work, Summer enjoys spending time with her husband and three kids.  She enjoys watching her kids play sports for the schools they they attend.  As a family, they enjoy travelling and their favorite family vacation is Disneyland.

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Nicole Johnson, LPC, M.Ed, Client Care Coordinator​/Administrative Assistant, has several years of experience working in customer service and education.  She loves working with vulnerable youth, women, adults and families.  She is very passionate about empowering and advocating for youth and adults .  She enjoys being active outdoors and spending time with family.

Jenna Parcell, B.S., Client Care Coordinator​/Administrative Assistant,  has extensive experience working with children and adults with a wide range of needs and backgrounds. Jenna has provided services to individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness through behavioral therapy and training program development. She has also provided case management and care coordination to individuals receiving home care services, with high medical needs, and in substance use and mental health treatment. Jenna has her Bachelors Degree in Social Science and is also certified in Crisis Prevention and Intervention. In addition, she is further pursuing her passion of helping people to reach their full potential by working towards certification in Health & Wellness coaching.

Stacie Garton, has  more than a decade of experience working with insurance companies, billing, as well as managing practices and many more years of customer service in addition to being self employed for 27 years. She is happy to answer questions, plan for appointments, help resolve concerns, and make your visits positive.  Stacie enjoys spending time with her family, going to the mountains, and riding horses.

3071 East Franklin Road, Suite 201
Meridian, ID 83642

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