Counseling
The Counseling & Testing Center's (CTC) staff of psychologists and supervised doctoral interns and graduate students offers students a wide range of counseling services, resources and referrals.
Schedule an Appointment
Schedule an appointment by calling 208-885-6716.
The CTC is located in Mary E. Forney Hall Room 306. View Map ยป
The CTC is committed to offering services that are inclusive and respectful of all students, regardless of race and/or ethnicity, sex, color, religion, spirituality, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or veteran status.
EMERGENCY Crisis Intervention | Call 208-885-6716
Same-day appointments are available during normal business hours for students experiencing a crisis.
The Counseling & Testing Center is located in Mary E. Forney Hall Room 306. We are open from Monday to Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m.
Crisis telephone counseling is available after hours and on weekends 365 days a year by calling 208-885-6716
About Counseling
Many students experience difficulties including stress, depression, anxiety and relationship problems during their college years and find it's helpful to discuss concerns with a counselor. The CTC offers short-term counseling based on a brief treatment model to help students learn new skills to deal more effectively with problems interfering with their personal well-being and academic goals.
Undergraduate students enrolled in four or more credits are eligible for counseling, psychiatric services and psychoeducational assessment services. Students who do not meet the credit-hour requirements and prospective students are eligible for limited services.
Part-time graduate students completing research are eligible for services on a case-by-case basis.
Counseling services are free. A fee is charged for psychiatric and psychoeducational assessments and to cover the cost of some assessment services.
Yes. Counseling sessions are confidential.
Information cannot be released to anyone outside the CTC unless authorized by the student, faculty or staff member, or required by law. Idaho state law requires psychologists and graduate intern and practicum students to report limited information if there is reasonable suspicion that a minor, handicapped or elderly person is being abused, or if a person presents a serious danger of harming themselves or others.
Initial screening sessions usually last about 30 minutes. Individual appointments usually last 50 minutes.
Individual counseling is offered for students with personal concerns such as anxiety, stress, depression, relationship problems, suicidal thoughts or difficulties adjusting to college life
Career counseling is also available.
The demands of college can place strain on relationships. Counseling is available for couples who are experiencing difficulties or wish to improve the quality of their relationship. At least one member of the couple must be a student.
| Faculty | Theoretical Orientation | Clinical Interests |
|---|---|---|
| Karla Blanco, Ph.D. Washington State University Title: Psychologist Interim Coordinator of Consultation & Outreach Coordinator of Diversity Training Liaison to Office of Multicultural Affairs Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Multicultural Interpersonal Humanistic |
Latinx population First Generation Students Diversity Identity development Relationships Consultation |
| Keith Hansen, Psy.D. George Fox University Title: Licensed Psychologist Coordinator of Alcohol & Other Drugs Prevention & Training. Liaison to Veterans Office and Athletics Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Existential |
Neurodevelopmental Disorders Assessment Biofeedback Substance Abuse |
| Laena Huffaker, Ph.D. Washington State University Title: Licensed Psychologist Liaison to WWAMI Program & LGBTQIA Office Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Interpersonal Psychodynamic CBT, DBT Trauma Informed |
Diversity & Social Justice Identity Development LGBTQIA Issues Stress Reduction/Mindfulness ComplexTrauma & Phobias Grief & Loss |
| Rheanna Kaley Ph.D. Tennessee State University Liaison to Fraternity & Sorority Life Title: Psychologist Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Emotion-Focused Interpersonal Feminist Multicultural |
Assessment Women’s Issues Relationship Issues Social Justice/Diversity Identity Development |
| Martha Kitzrow, Ph.D. Oregon State University Title: Licensed Psychologist Training Director Academic Rank: Professor |
Integrative Humanistic-Existential Feminist Adlerian CBT, DBT |
Training & Supervision Spirituality Women's Issues Sexual Abuse/ Trauma Grief |
| Greg Lambeth, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin Title: Licensed Psychologist Executive Director, Counseling, Access and Testing Academic Rank: Professor |
Integrative CBT Interpersonal Psychodynamic |
Attention Deficit Disorder Learning Disabilities Autism Spectrum Sleep Disorders Mood Disorders Violence & Risk Assessment Academic Issues |
| Nhu Mai, Ph.D. Washington State University Title: Licensed Psychologist Coordinator of Group Counseling Programs Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Interpersonal CBT, DBT, ACT Mindfulness |
Group Therapy, Family of Origin Issues Identity Grief Complex Trauma Existentialism & Spirituality Multicultural & International Students Suicide prevention |
| Trish Nash Ph.D. University of Memphis Title: Licensed Psychologist Co-Liaison to Athletics & Women's Center Academic Rank: Assistant Professor |
Integrative Humanistic/Existential Personal Construct Theories |
Training Sport Psychology Assessment (neuropsych, learning, ADHD, psychodiagnostic), Research & Evaluation of needs/services LGBTQIA related concerns Mindfulness & self-compassion |
| Steve Saladin, Ph.D. University of Idaho Title: Licensed Psychologist Interim Director of the Testing Center Academic Rank: Professor Emeritus |
Integrative CBT, DBT |
Testing & Psychological Assessment Learning Disabilities; ADD Intelligence & Cognitive Processing Computer Technology |
| Lahde Forbes LMSW Boise State University Title: Licensed Master Social Worker |
Integrative CBT, DBT Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Therapy/EMDR Internal Family Systems |
Diversity & Social Justice Identity Development LGBTQ Issues Stress Reduction/Mindfulness Complex Trauma & Phobias Substance Abuse Grief & Loss |
| Maureen Marchant, LMSW Our Lady of the Lake University Title: Licensed Master Social Worker Case Manager Liaison to Vandal Health |
Integrative CBT ACT Trauma-Informed Mindfulness Multicultural |
Neuro developmental Disabilities Anxiety/OCD Depression ADHD PTSD Sexual assault |
| Clint Emmett MSN, RN, APRN, PMHNP-BC Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner |
Holly McFarland, MA
Hawaii School of Professional Psychology
David Miller, MA
University of Denver
David Murphy, MA
Florida State University
Genine Schwartz, MA
Wright Institute
Dakota Mauzay, M.S. Washington State University