Michaela Millstein, LCPC — Therapist in Idaho

Hi there, I'm Michaela!

If you are wanting to understand yourself better and the "why" behind the way you act then you are in the right place. I help clients navigate their lives, the good, the bad, and the ugly, so they can gain insight into their own behaviors and how they impact life. My goal is to help you discover yourself so you can be your BEST SELF!

My focus

Feeling stuck? I work with people exploring life while struggling to understand who they are. Together, as a team, we navigate your ups and downs to better understand yourself, build coping skills to manage situations more effectively, and gain insight into your behaviors as well as others. My goal is to empower you to be your BEST SELF!

My approach

I use cognitive behavioral approach to help you identify and reshape negative thoughts. My approach includes motivational interviewing with a high level of collaboration so ensure "buy-in" and overall success so you can be your BEST SELF!

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open, and honest communication to create a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment. I utilize active listening skills by providing you opportunities to reflect on your experiences while realistically encouraging you to make changes so you can be your BEST SELF!

My journey to mental healthcare

Recognizing that life is hard, can be unmanageable, and sometimes even unbearable drives me to inspire hope, optimism and the belief that we have control over change in our lives through therapy and insight. I'm driven by the belief that we all have the ability to change our trajectory so we can become our BEST SELF!

My goals for you

I am here to help you gain insight into your life by asking questions, partnering with you and motivating change. This is a team approach and we will work together to ensure we are working toward goals that are important to you. As you journey through therapy, we will adjust as needed, so you can continue on your path of being your BEST SELF!

Our first session

Our first session is all about getting to know each other and discovering what challenges are present in your life. Our sessions will be focused on you, what you want to work on, and how we can work toward you becoming your BEST SELF!

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 10 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 14 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Addiction and Mental Health from Boise State University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Michaela Millstein