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)

 Marisa has spent her time between Office Administration and Healthcare and tries to live by her favorite motto "Do all things with love". She has a passion for helping anyone in any way she can and for being a proactive role model for her daughters. In her free time, she loves to spend as much time with her family as possible, doing everything from paddleboarding, failing at attempted Pinterest crafts, or enjoying live music at a concert.

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. 

Mona is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 4191) holding licenses in both Idaho and Oregon.  She is also a National Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors.  She received her Masters in Human Services with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Nevada Las Vegas.  Mona has training in NeuroCBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT and EMDR.  Her areas of expertise are Trauma, Anxiety and Depression. 

Kate Bettencourt is  a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW # 42277) within the state of Idaho. She graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work in 2017 and her Master of Social Work in 2022, both from Boise State University. Kate really enjoys working with children and their families. She hopes to increase her training and expertise in areas such as trauma, and attachment. Until then she enjoys modifying the therapeutic approach to best suit the needs and wants of the client. Kate utilizes a strengths-based perspective, and employs modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and solution focused. She has experience working with children with developmental disabilities and their families, as well as children who experience anxiety

 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 an emphasis in creative writing from Pacific Lutheran University. She worked as a school counselor for 18 years prior to joining the team at Monarch. In addition to working with children, Erin has experience working with adolescents, adults, and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She is a strong believer in each person telling his/her story from a Client-Centered approach. Often we struggle to make ourselves heard, or even to find our voice. Counseling can assist with making that voice heard and empowering self-advocacy. It is hard work to travel the path towards healing, but a path client and clinician do together. Erin creates a safe, non-judgemental environment, communicating “I see you. I hear you.”

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. 

Paola Lamberti is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW # 32723) in the state of Idaho. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina in (1993) and completed her Master’s in Social Work (2015) at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Paola utilizes a Strengths-based perspective, Person Centered, Multicultural and Solution focused approaches in her counseling. She works well with diverse populations and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Paola uses different technique such as arts, crafts, interactive therapy along with play therapy to engage, empower and work on skill building. She tailors her interventions based on client’s needs and goals for therapy by utilizing mindfulness-based interventions, motivational interviewing as well as cognitive behavioral therapy.  Paola enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults that might be experiencing a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety, ADHD, family concerns, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions and changes, relational conflicts, and general wellness. Outside of work, Paola enjoys playing tennis, soccer, volleyball, reading and traveling. 

Jillian is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW#43030). She enjoys working with children and adolescents. Areas of work include: depression, anxiety, self-esteem/self-acceptance, Developmental disorders, and LGTQBTIA+ Topics. Jillian believes in including the whole person in treatment, taking into account how their relationships and past experiences have shaped their world view. Jillian works from a Systems Theory and Adlerian Play Therapy/Integrative Play Therapy approach. Jillian utilizes a variety of evidenced-based approaches including directed and child-centered play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, theraplay techniques, expressive art, and talk therapy. CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS

Suzie earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2015 and is currently enrolled in the Master of Social Work program at Boise State University. Suzie brings a unique blend of creativity and compassion to her field, with a future goal of focusing on serving the LGBTQIA+ community—both children and adults. She is passionate about using art as a medium for healing, and hopes to incorporate artistic approaches into her future social work practice. Suzie is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment that allows for genuine self-expression and growth. She eagerly awaits using her diverse skill set to assist individuals in their personal journeys.