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 Keuhey 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 provides Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), as well as 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 (CURRENTLY NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS). 

 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. 

 Naomi Nelson is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW-44056) within the state of Idaho. She graduated with her Bachelor of Social Work in 2022 and her Masters of Social Work in 2023, both from Boise State University. Naomi is passionate about and has experience working with children who have trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, and more. Naomi works from multiple play therapy modalities including child centered play therapy, directive play, expressive arts, sand tray, and talk therapy. Naomi is also passionate about working with adults through other evidence based modalities such as person-centered, strengths-based, systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, and inner child healing work. Naomi places importance on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for every individual and looks forward to supporting them along their journey.

Jill is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC # 5949) in the States of Idaho and Ohio as well as a National Certified Counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Her areas of expertise include anxiety, parent/child interactions, grief and separation/divorce counseling. She loves working with children and their parents  and individual adults.

Jill received her BA in Psychology from Kalamazoo College (Michigan) and a Master’s in Educational Psychology from SUNY at Buffalo. A few years later she attended the University Of Wisconsin and received a Master’s in Community Counseling. Jill favors a cognitive-behavioral approach. She holds an Advanced Certification in Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Trauma Informed Treatment and has extensive training in play therapy. From a strengths-based perspective, she partners with you to identify patterns of behavior that are no longer working and helps you identify changes you want to make. Her passion is making the lives of children be the best they can be and showing people the strength they possess.

 Having spent her whole life in the East and Midwest, she enjoys Idaho and all it offers. 

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 Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC  # 8321060) 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 toward healing, but a path client and clinician do together. Erin creates a safe, non-judgmental environment, communicating “I see you. I hear you.”

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..

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

Sandra Baeza Nunez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC #10103). Sandra obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from the University of Idaho. She got her Master of Science in Counselor Education from Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho. Sandra also obtained an emphasis on grief, trauma, and crisis. She is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. Sandra’s focus is on children 6 and older, adolescents, and adults. She uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, child-centered play therapy and sand tray therapy. Sandra is also a school counselor and has experience in college and career counseling. Sandra believes the counseling relationship should be based on mutual trust and respect.

MacKenzie is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master of Science in Counselor Education from Northwestern Nazarene University with an emphasis obtained in trauma, grief, and crisis counseling. She also received her certification as a Sandtray Specialist at NNU. MacKenzie is also a member of the American Counseling Association. She utilizes Art therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Jungian therapy, as well as person centered approaches. She also incorporates components of Emotion Focused Individual Therapy and Internal Family Systems into therapy also. MacKenzie believes that everyone has a story, and that we each have parts of our stories that we struggle with and may not always find acceptance with. Counseling is a process of bringing acceptance, healing, and growth to our whole story and allowing it a place to live within us. Counseling can be a scary process to begin and continue to journey down, but one that she sees as a journey you don't have to do alone. MacKenzie is here to help guide and support you through the process.

Michaela is a proud Idaho native and a dedicated graduate student at Boise State University’s School of Social Work working towards her Masters of Social Work . Currently completing an internship at Monarch Behavioral Health, Michaela is gaining hands-on experience in working to support individuals in case management. With a deep commitment to advocacy and empowerment, she is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges and thrive. She places importance on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for every individual and looks forward to supporting them along their journey.