We are centrally located, right off of the Eagle exit in Meridian. We are excited to announce that we have expanded/more than doubling our current space to be able to offer an even better experience to our clients.

Ashlee Seay is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor  (LCPC # 7531) and is the Clinical Director at MBH.  She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Areas of work include: depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, crisis, relationship issues, boundary work, self-esteem/self-acceptance, life transitions, and general wellness. Ashlee works at providing an open, supportive, and safe environment, and has experience working with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and belief systems. Ashlee supports the Wellness model and strives to understand individuals as a whole, not simply through the labeling of a diagnosis. Each person’s needs are unique and treatment approaches are tailored accordingly. Ashlee utilizes a variety of evidence-based approaches including: Parent Child Interaction Therapy, person centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, play therapy, art therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Ashlee is a certified PCIT Therapist certified by the UC Davis CAARE Center. (CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS)

 Naomi has worked in an administrative setting for almost 3 years and joined Monarch in February of 2020. She is currently enrolled in the Masters Program at the  School of Social Work at Boise State and recently graduated with her Bachelors of Social Work.  She  has enjoyed getting to know the clients and clinicians as she learns more about social work while employed with us. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, taking her puppy on hikes around the treasure valley, and traveling! She looks forward to being the friendly face at the front desk when you visit us here at Monarch. 

Gina is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 6755) in Idaho as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. She received her Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling from Gonzaga University and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The College of Idaho. Gina is also a member of the American Counseling Association. She has training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), Emotionally Focused Therapy, and is currently receiving training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy.   She works specifically from a Systems Theory perspective in an effort to involve all family members and the various roles they play within the family system.  Gina works with both kids (up to age 8) and adults.  Gina additionally provides counseling to individuals, couples, and/or families experiencing a variety of issues ranging from depression and anxiety to sexuality, substance abuse, grief, trauma, relational issues, and has experience working with severe and persistent mental illnesses. 

(Melodie is currently on maternity leave.)    

  Melodie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 5918) in the state of Idaho and received a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University with an emphasis in Grief, Trauma, and Crisis. Melodie practices from a systems theory perspective and uses a solution-focused approach based in cognitive-behavioral theory. She uses a variety of techniques based on the client's needs and goals for therapy such as mindfulness training, cognitive restructuring, and play therapy. She has completed Level 1 and 2 Training in Gottman Couples Therapy and is certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy. Melodie works with families, couples, teens, and adults. She has worked with refugees and enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her areas of practice include helping clients cope with issues of depression, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, relational conflict, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ issues, spirituality, grief and loss, trauma, and crisis. Every client comes to counseling with their own unique strengths, which they can use to create solutions and make progress towards wellness. Melodie believes that counseling, although difficult, can help individuals, couples, and families reach their goals and move toward healthier relationships and habits. 

Christine is a Licensed Masters of Social Work (LMSW #41831). She received her Bachelor's of Psychology at Boise State University then went on to obtain her Master's in Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University. She is trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), play therapy, and somatic trauma work. Christine loves working with children and adolescents, and will happily work with adults. She tailors her therapeutic modalities to each client and employs person-centered therapy, systems theory, dialectic behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, gestalt therapy, existential therapy, and non-directive play therapy. Christine provides a non-judgmental and caring therapeutic environment to empower individuals to extract and enhance their personal strengths to manage their depression, anxiety, life crises, life transitions, substance abuse, traumas, relationships with themself and others, and navigating sexuality (LGBTQAI+).

 Natalya Heisey,  is  a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW # 42294)  here in the state of Idaho. She earned her Bachelors of Social Work at Boise State University in 2017. After a few years working with her LSW, Natalya returned to Boise State to complete her Masters degree and graduated May 2022. Natalya has over ten years of experience working with both adults and children with various developmental disabilities but is most passionate about working with individuals on the autism spectrum. Natalya works within the modalities of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Parent Child Interacton Therapy (PCIT) as well as Solutions-Focused Therapy. She is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for all her clients regardless of race, creed, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, body size, age, or class. In her spare time Natalya enjoys spending time with her dog and boyfriend, reading, traveling, and being bad at new hobbies.   

Molly is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC 9256). She received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Boise State University. Then continued her education and earned Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Wyoming. Molly is passionate about helping individuals and her recent training offers her perspective on trauma-informed care, LGBTQIA+ populations, play therapy, and creative interventions. Molly uses a person-centered and multicultural approach to counseling. Molly enjoys working with clients of all ages and has experience working with clients with anxiety and depression, eating concerns, ADHD, family concerns, career choices, and general wellness.  

Aimee is a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (#7699) in the state of Idaho and completed her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology in 2014, with a focus on couples and families at Antioch University.  Aimee’s prior career in business communications often provides a useful perspective for understanding a variety of issues that are presented in therapy and treatment.

Aimee works with individual teens and adults, couples and families and can help with issues including but not limited to communication, relationship distress, work stress and life balance, career transition and retirement, pre-marital counseling, low motivation or feeling stuck, family finances, family business, raising kids, adjusting to new life situations, and navigating issues related to blended, non-traditional and extended family.

Aimee’s treatment approach is oriented in family systems, which considers individuals in the context of their environment and social systems, including work, school, lifecycle stage, gender, ethnic background, and relationships. Aimee draws from her expertise with the Gottman method, neuroscience, differentiation and cognitive behavioral therapy in her approach to therapy.

In addition to her master’s level training and 8 years in practice, Aimee is actively training through the Doherty Institute in Minnesota, and the Couples Institute in California. She serves as a board member for Idaho’s chapter of Marriage and Family therapists and is a clinical fellow with the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also a certified Discernment Counselor. 

Stephanie Hamilton, LCPC, NCC

Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC # 9439) in Idaho as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC) through the National Board for Certified Counselors. She received her M.S. degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University in 2017, with emphasis areas in Logotherapy, as well as Crisis, Trauma, & Grief Therapy. She enjoys working with adolescents, families, adults, perinatal clients, Deaf and Hard of Hearing population. Stephanie has advanced training in American Sign Language (ASL) with a minor in Deaf Studies from Tennessee Temple University in Chattanooga, TN, where she received her B.S. degree in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Women’s Ministry. Christian counseling can be provided at the request of the client.

Stephanie’s counseling style is encouraging, non-judgmental, and based on the strengths of the client. She is very passionate about helping people find inner and interpersonal healing and overcoming any barriers to personal growth. Counseling theories include Cognitive Behavioral therapy, trauma/grief focused interventions, Logotherapy to help find meaning and purpose, positive psychology approaches, motivational interviewing, as well as mindfulness-based interventions. Stephanie specializes in helping people with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, perinatal concerns, complex trauma, grief/loss issues, relationship distress, and coping with life changes. 

  Emmalee, an Idaho native, received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Western Connecticut State University, and went on to receive a Masters of Social Work from Fordham University in New York. Her Masters program included an emphasis in clinical work with children and families. Emmalee is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Idaho (LMSW-32423). She works from a client-centered, trauma-informed, strengths perspective. Often working from a basis of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, depending on client need, Emmalee may utilize techniques from various therapies, which may include, Interpersonal, Dialectical Behavior, Mindfulness, Gestalt, Narrative, and Play or Art therapies.  Emmalee enjoys working with pre-teens, adolescents, and adults. Areas she especially enjoys helping with include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and personal growth. In her free time, Emmalee enjoys spending time with her family and pets, and being outdoors as much as possible.

   Alicia received her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University in 2023. Alicia is a member of the American Counseling Association, International Associations for Resilience and Trauma Counseling and the Idaho Counseling Association. Alicia is always looking for growth opportunities to learn more about trauma informed counseling interventions. Alicia's theoretical lens is through a person-centered approach. Alicia feels that the client is the expert to their lived experiences and together we will work towards the client achieving their chosen counseling goals. Alicia believes therapeutic counseling relationships are built off trust and safety. During the sessions, Alicia tends to take a non-directive approach which allows the client to discuss as little or as much as the client wants to disclose. Alicia does use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy interventions at times.

Alicia has experience with adolescents and adults and feels she connects well with her clients. Alicia’s experience covers trauma, depression, anxiety, and LGBTQIA+, and marital issues. Alicia is a veteran and is married to an active-duty service member. Alicia understands the trials that service members experience along with what it is like to be a spouse.