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.

Jodi Anderst is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker  (LCSW # 32749) and is the founder and  owner of Monarch Behavioral Health in Meridian, Idaho. Opened in 2013,  Monarch Behavioral Health primarily specializes in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), but also provides individual, couples, and family counseling as well. Jodi graduated from Idaho State University with her Bachelors of Social Work in 2000. She immediately went on to get her Masters of Social Work, and then graduated from Eastern Washington University. She has completed her two years post-masters clinical supervision, and is considered a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in her home state of Idaho (LSCW-32749). She is a certified PCIT Therapist and a PCIT Trainer, certified by the UC Davis CAARE Center in 2011.  Jodi is the first to develop a PCIT program, and PCIT training program, in Idaho.  She currently provides PCIT training and supervision at Monarch. In addition to PCIT, her therapeutic approach comes from a strengths-based perspective. Jodi utilizes cognitive behavioral and solution focused therapies, depending on the need of the individual or family. 

 Sarah has worked in healthcare for 18 years in the Treasure Valley.  She was born in Montana but has lived in Boise since she was 4 years old.  Aside from work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, traveling to the ocean and soaking up the sunshine. 

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. 

Allison is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 7790) in Idaho and is trained  in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. She holds a master’s degree from Northwest Nazarene University in Clinical Counseling with an emphasis in grief, crisis, and trauma.  

She loves working with children, adolescents, families, and perinatal clients.  Her areas of expertise include parent/child interactions, grief/loss, crisis, anxiety, and depression. She counsels with a strengths-based, holistic, and systems approach.  She has training in various play-therapy techniques and parent coaching. 

She has a genuine passion for working with youth and their families and has over 10 years of experience coaching competitive figure skating. Allison grew up as a competitive figure skater and recently moved from Boston where she competed on a professional skating team for 3 years. As a figure skating coach and retired professional figure skater, Allison strives to support clients to draw from their inner strength and wisdom to help foster positive change in their lives.

  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 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.   

 Erin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC  # 3140) in Idaho. She is a member of both the American Counseling Association (ACA) and Idaho Counselor Association (ICA). Erin received a Master’s in Counseling from Boise State University and her Bachelor’s in English with and emphasis in creative writing from Pacific Lutheran University. She began working as an elementary school counselor in 2004 and began working toward her clinical license in 2019. In addition to working with children, Erin has experience working with adolescents, families, and survivors of trauma. She believes strongly in each person telling their story from a Client-Centered approach--problem-solving is a collaborative effort, in which communication is key for all participants involved. In addition, Erin advocates for the survivors of abuse and trauma. Survivors often have had their voices silenced by their abusers, their own family, or other circumstances. It is Erin’s goal to walk along that path of healing with survivors and validate their voices, and help them to rewrite their stories.    

Vicky is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW 40325).  She was raised in Los Angeles, California, and moved to Boise, Idaho three years ago.  Vicky has a bachelor’s degree in business management and a master’s degree in social work.  After working in the business for many years, Vicky wanted to pursue her passion in social work. 

Vicky enjoys working with children, adolescents, the LGBTQ community, and adults. Vicky believes in working from a warm, empathetic approach to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can learn, grow, and achieve shared goals.  Approaches used by Vicky might include play therapy, mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, dialectical behavior techniques, Adlerian and narrative therapy.  Vicky looks forward to working with her clients to help support them on their personal journeys..

 I have been in the mental health field since 2005, helping adolescents and adults develop wellness and grow with a mindful, compassionate approach. I have used walking in nature, mindfulness, humor, and a compassionate approach for the past fifteen years.  With me, you will learn a mindful approach to life and how to manage emotional and behavioral difficulties, and if you prefer this can be done while walking in a park or a green space in Meridian, right next to the office.  You will learn well-being skills while discovering your strengths and increase helpful behaviors and emotional health.  I utilize Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Existential Walking Therapy,  Brief Solutions Focused, Yield Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Positive Psychology to help you develop your best path through life. 

Neuroscience I Certificate Level One: Applying Neuroscience for the Treatment of Trauma, Anxiety and Stress Disorders pathway to transformation. 

ACT for Trauma Certificate.

Walking Therapy certification. 

The Trauma Treatment Blueprint: Neuroscience-Based Treatment Interventions for Complex Trauma Clients. 

Stephanie Hamilton, LPC, NCC

Stephanie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 6540) 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.