Meet Our Staff

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.

Ryan Armbruster, LMSW, has professional experience with clients of all ages, in multiple walks of life. He has assisted clients with substance abuse, behavior modification, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem. Ryan brings a variety of approaches to clients, but his favorite approach is a Strengths-Based approach to highlight the best in people, even when they may not see it in themselves. He loves learning about what makes each one of us unique. He enjoys working with all age groups, but his passion is working with children and adolescents. He is trained in TeleMental Health Services, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy (TF-CBT).  In his free time, Ryan enjoys anything athletic, but his favorite hobby is playing golf. 

Iris Anson, LCPC,   is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho, and a Nationally Certified Counselor with the National Board of Counselors. She is a registered supervisor in Idaho for counselor interns or counselors who are seeking either practicum or clinical hours. She graduated with her Master of Counseling degree in Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. She is currently completing her certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She has worked at a county Drug Court program with people, their families and friends, who have had substance abuse. She has also enjoyed working with adolescents, and adults in a local agency with people from all backgrounds. She works  with clients in individual, family, couple sessions, and groups. She will meet a client where and as they are and with the best practices for their experience and situation. Iris often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential Therapy, Positive Psychology, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Grief and Loss, and Person Centered Therapy in her practice. She is a Trauma Informed Counselor, and also utilizes the Gottman Relationship Checkup website and report.  Iris is trained in providing TeleMental Health services.  Iris is empathetic, affirming, and open to learning about each person's inner culture, experience, and world. She has lived in Brazil (Portuguese speaking), the Near East, and travelled to quite a few states in the US.  

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, 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 9 years and loves working with individuals ages 12 to adulthood.  

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

Dakota Grende, BSW, has held multiple roles in the mental health and social services fields serving communities in Alaska and Idaho over the past 5 years. Dakota enjoys working with diverse client experiences and families from different backgrounds, cultures, and life.  Dakota has significant experience addressing behavioral challenges with children and providing parenting support for families. Dakota also has been trained in variety treatment modalities to help support clients using an approach and plan best suited to meet the needs and goals of each individual. Her treatment trainings include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) and daily Mindfulness.  She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.  In her free time, Dakota loves to engage in dance and art activities, and spend time traveling to new places.

Judy Carroll, LCSW, has 17 years of experience working with diverse populations.  She counsels individuals, families, couples, and groups. She is trained in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and uses a strengths based approach to help individuals recognize and develop their strengths. She works with clients who experience depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use.  She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services.  Judy is a native Idahoan and has always enjoyed going to the mountains. Her favorite hobby is playing foosball.   

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. Becky is EMDR trained, specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused 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.  She is also trained in providing TeleMental Health Services. 

Kristin Overton, LMSW, has worked in various aspects of the mental health field for the past twenty years, primarily in faith-based settings. She practices from a strengths perspective, using cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapies to help individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds to develop insight, overcome challenges, and thrive through every stage of life. For the past eight years, Kristin has been a middle and high school counselor. She specializes in helping teens as they navigate adolescence and early adulthood, supporting them through the critical process of identity and values development. Kristin is trained in CBT, TF-CBT, crisis intervention, telehealth, and is a certified Strengths Coach. With interested clients, she is passionate about facilitating faith based healing process, and also enjoys incorporating physical health practices and skills to help clients achieve well-being in mind, body, and spirit.

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.

​​Stacie Garton, Client Care Coordinator​/Administrative Assistant/Billing Specialist 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.

Holly Boyce, Client Care Coordinator​/Administrative Assistant,  Holly has worked in the medical and mental health field for the last 5 years with various rolls between patient care and administrative duties. She has a love for helping people and frequently finds herself often in this role. When not working, Holly enjoys spending time with her four kids, husband and their two dogs. They enjoy being outdoors riding bikes, camping, and traveling to see family and friends.    

 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, EMDR trained, 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 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.

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