Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling in Boise
Waters Gone By Counseling was founded on the principle of fostering personal growth and strengthening relationships through compassionate, individualized care. Our approach emphasizes collaboration between therapist and client to create tailored strategies for achieving therapeutic goals. With specialized training in EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, we address trauma, anxiety, grief, and other challenges while prioritizing client autonomy and emotional well-being. Our practice serves individuals, couples, and families across diverse life stages, from adolescents to adults, with a commitment to ethical standards and professional excellence.We maintain active memberships in leading counseling associations, including EMDRIA and the American Counseling Association, to ensure our methods remain evidence-based and effective. By integrating trauma-informed care and a deep understanding of human thought processes, we empower clients to move beyond past struggles and build a hopeful, stable future. Our telehealth and in-person services extend accessibility to those facing geographical or situational barriers, while our Boise-based office provides a welcoming environment designed to promote comfort and healing.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Trauma Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Grief Counseling
Adolescent Therapy
Child Counseling
Telehealth Sessions
Depression Management
Highlights and features
- We offer EMDR-certified therapy for trauma and anxiety
- Our approach tailors counseling to individual client needs
- We serve diverse populations including adolescents and families
- Our therapist holds advanced clinical training and supervision credentials
- We maintain memberships in leading professional counseling associations
Associations and certifications
- EMDRIA
What people say
Amazing
Tools provided
Hope and future
Easy to talk to
Genuinely cares
Services
EMDR Therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps clients process traumatic memories without verbal re-telling. This evidence-based method addresses PTSD, anxiety, and depression by reprocessing distressing experiences. Our EMDR-certified therapist uses bilateral stimulation to reduce emotional distress while maintaining client safety and control throughout treatment.
Trauma Counseling
Specialized trauma therapy addresses both major and developmental traumas using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. We help clients understand how past experiences affect current functioning while developing coping strategies. Treatment focuses on creating safety, processing memories, and rebuilding self-esteem through individualized, trauma-informed care plans.
Couples Counseling
Pre-marriage and marriage counseling strengthens relationships through improved communication and conflict resolution. We address emotional intimacy challenges, codependency patterns, and post-partum depression impacts. Sessions focus on building mutual understanding and creating actionable goals for healthier relationship dynamics and long-term stability.
Telehealth Sessions
Secure video counseling provides accessible mental health care for Idaho residents. This service accommodates remote clients and those with mobility challenges while maintaining confidentiality. Telehealth follows state licensing regulations and offers flexible scheduling options for continued therapeutic support during life transitions.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized anxiety treatment addresses generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and stress-related conditions. We employ CBT techniques to identify thought patterns while developing personalized coping mechanisms. Treatment combines symptom management with root cause exploration to create lasting reductions in anxiety levels and improved daily functioning.
People
Amy S. Orlovich
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Amy S. Orlovich holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and specializes in EMDR therapy, trauma recovery, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. With experience treating diverse populations including adolescents, couples, and families, she creates individualized treatment plans focused on healing past trauma while building future resilience through evidence-based practices.
Questions
How long does counseling typically last?
Treatment duration varies by individual needs. Initial sessions focus on goal setting, with many clients transitioning to periodic check-ins after achieving stability. We prioritize efficient, effective care tailored to your specific therapeutic goals.
What if I don't feel comfortable with my counselor?
Therapeutic fit is crucial. If you don't feel comfortable, we encourage exploring other options. Your first session serves as a mutual assessment to determine if our approach aligns with your needs and expectations.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure telehealth sessions for Idaho residents. This option maintains confidentiality while offering flexibility for remote clients or those with scheduling challenges, following state licensing requirements.
Are counseling sessions confidential?
All sessions maintain strict confidentiality except in cases of imminent safety risks or legal requirements. We follow ethical guidelines requiring client consent for information sharing, with detailed policies outlined in our Informed Consent documentation.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
We primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR techniques. These evidence-based methods focus on thought pattern identification, trauma processing, and skill development while maintaining flexibility to adapt approaches based on individual client needs and preferences.
Where is your counseling office located?
Our Boise office operates from the Lake Harbor Business Complex off State Street. Directions include entering from the Marketplace light, turning left at fountains, and following signs to our main entrance with waiting area.
