Cecilee Heath, MSW, LCSW, SEP
Clinical Supervisor
Cecilee is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and clinical supervisor who enjoys working primarily with adults, and specializes in treating trauma through somatic (body-based) approaches. Those with a willingness to explore how trauma is sedimented in the body, especially individuals with established body practices such as yoga, do especially well with this modality. Cecilee has extensive experience with first responders and military veterans, among other populations. Cecilee is a strong LGBTQIA+ ally, and enjoys working with this population.
Cecilee is EMDR trained and is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Cecilee recently completed a year-long training program with California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in the use of psychedelics in therapy and research. She is currently engaging in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) with clients, and hopes to incorporate MDMA and Psilocybin when legally available for therapy. Cecilee is particularly interested in Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness (NOSC) and their healing potential, and is pursuing a doctorate/PhD at CIIS in Integral and Transpersonal Psychology.
When not working, you will find Cecilee exploring the mountains through rock climbing and mountaineering adventures with her husband and best friend, Alex, practicing yoga or spending time with her children playing cards or baking. Cecilee grew up north of Seattle, WA and has lived in the Wood River valley for the past 15 years.
cecilee@
(208) 309 3161
Amy Schlatter, MS
Intern Therapist
Amy is a student intern receiving her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She received a Master’s Degree in Holistic Nutrition/Herbalism from Clayton College of Natural Health and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Wittenberg University. Having 25+ years experience as a 1st-8th grade educator and 10+ years experience instructing faculties in Waldorf instructional methods, Amy is committed to recognizing the importance of weaving mind, body, and spirit into one’s approach to wellness.
Certified as an Ayurvedic counselor and NeurOptimal(r) practitioner, Amy brings a holistic approach to her work with clients, one that prioritizes finding balance by assessing and adapting one’s patterns. Her warm and empathetic approach helps clients confront their difficulties, fostering resilience and empowering them to reclaim control over their lives. She enjoys working with adults, teenagers, and children; particularly those who’s challenges are helped through neurofeedback training and lifestyle adjustments. Amy’s work is influenced by education and experience with meditation, yoga, sacred spiritual texts, attachment theory, internal family systems theory, mindfulness-based cognitive-behavioral theory, narrative therapy, and trauma therapy.
Amy lives in Hailey, Idaho with her three children. She is ever grateful to be able to access local trails and rivers, be it on foot, skis, snowshoes, or paddleboard. Gardening, camping, adventuring, cooking, and playing are how she spends her time outside of work.
Schedule a consultation with Amy
(208) 450 3550 (Call or text)
Brittni Adams
Intern Therapist
Brit is a student intern receiving her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University of New Hampshire. Brit comes to the therapeutic relationship with deep care for nurturing the safety, acceptance essential for feeling fully supported. She is guided by a belief in the wisdom of our personal truth, allowing a client’s truth to lead them into reconnection with themselves. She is enthusiastic about exploring the need for attachment and how this often causes us to suppress our need for authenticity.
Brit embodies a holistic approach placing emphasis in the wellbeing of our relationships, and our physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Brit is passionate about exploring topics relating to shame, overwhelm, and self-esteem, as well as working with depression, anxiety, PTSD, life transitions and grief. She utilizes a variety of theoretical frameworks, including somatic approaches, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy and Existential Therapy.
Brit has family roots in the Wood River Valley and is incredibly grateful to get to ski, mountaineer, and connect with all of the public land Idaho has to offer. She loves the natural beauty, as well as the wild plants and animals in the backcountry. Brit lives for meaningful conversations, close friendships, and her connection with her family.
Schedule a consultation with Brit
brittni@
(208) 721-5641 (call or text)
Emma Coulthard, MA, LPC
Therapist
Emma Coulthard, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor based in Idaho, with a specialized focus on helping individuals navigate complex emotional landscapes, including trauma, anxiety, depression, significant life transitions, and relationship issues. Emma is deeply attuned to people’s struggles and committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where her clients can feel seen and heard. Her warm and empathetic approach helps clients confront their difficulties, fostering resilience and empowering them to reclaim control over their lives. She views life’s hardships like falling off a horse: painful and disorienting, but not a permanent setback. Her belief in the importance of resilience serves as the foundation of her counseling approach, encouraging clients to rise after every fall and to keep moving forward with renewed strength and self-awareness.
Emma’s therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centered care, emphasizing empathy, unconditional positive regard, and the client’s innate capacity for self-directed growth. She integrates several evidence-based modalities to foster healing and transformation. These include psychodynamic therapy, which explores unconscious patterns and past experiences to bring about insight and change; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET). Additionally, Emma incorporates trauma-informed care and mindfulness practices, helping clients cultivate awareness and emotional regulation.
Emma’s academic background is rooted in understanding psychological theory and therapeutic practice. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Methodist University (SMU), where she developed a strong foundation in psychological science, and later pursued a Master’s in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University (NYU), where she honed her clinical skills. She is a native of Idaho and avid equestrian.
Schedule a consultation with Emma
Emma@
(208) 450-3101 (call or text)
Scot House, MA, LPC
Therapist
Scot is a Licensed Professional Counselor and board-certified National Certified Counselor who works with individuals grappling with trauma, grief and loss, substance use, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. He develops individualized treatment plans using evidence-based approaches and interventions according to the client’s stated concerns, intentions, and goals.
Scot believes that his role as a therapist is to hold space and help guide clients in accessing the profound wisdom that we each possess. He utilizes a person-centered approach of unconditional positive regard, empathetic listening, reflecting, and planning. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, he has experience working with diverse populations and those with special needs.
Scot holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Scot is pursuing certification in Somatic Experiencing (SEP) and Sex Therapy (AASECT).
Schedule a consultation with Scot
scot@alpineintegrativewellness.com
(208) 471 4863
Stefanie McMinn, MA, LPC
Therapist
Stefanie enjoys working with parents needing support, midlife women’s issues/life changes, anxiety, OCD, behavioral addictions, prolonged stress, grief/loss, adjustment and relational attachment issues, inner child work, as well as Spirituality issues. Stefanie is also receiving training in sex therapy through AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists), focusing on sexual desire discrepancies between partners.
Stephanie’s approach to counseling includes mindfulness and somatic approaches, attachment. DBT, traditional talk therapy. Her main focus is creating a safe space and building the counseling relationship so that you feel comfortable enough to begin your healing journey. She believes that authenticity is a large part of healing.
Stefanie is currently an intern from Geneva college studying Clinical Mental Health. She is in her last year of her internship at Alpine Integrative Wellness. Stefanie is a native of Pocatello, Idaho. She says she loves to eat, has 4 kids and is usually busy with her family hiking, backpacking, and traveling as much as she can.
Schedule a consultation with Stefanie
stefanie@
(208) 450 5317
Joan Anderson, RN, MS, LPC
Therapist
Joan’s mission as a counselor is to partner with each individual to achieve their highest level of wellness. She believes in the inherent wholeness of every person, the healing potential of a balanced mind/body connection, and identifying client’s strengths as a foundation to build a collaborative counseling relationship. Establishing a safe and trusting relationship will be prioritized while exploring areas/issues impeding you from your highest level of functioning.
She brings a strong foundation to counseling having been a health care professional for over thirty years working as a registered nurse (RN). This experience has shaped who she is as a counselor and strengthens her resolve to embody compassion, respect, and acceptance in her interactions and relationships.
She tailors counseling sessions to the unique needs of each individual, using mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral interventions, resilience skills, trauma focused therapies, and a variety of other evidenced based practices. She works collaboratively on the issues you identify as priorities and assists with setting mutual goals to know when we are successful. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Joan is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner (CHTP), has led substance abuse groups using Dialectical Behavioral skills, and has experience and training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Schedule a consultation with Joan
joananderson@
(208) 481-5910
Sarah O’Connell, MSW, LMSW
Therapist
Sarah has years of experience working with children and teens in many different settings. She implements research in her practice to ensure the best approaches are being utilized for each individual, family, and group. Sarah sees clients who are healing from trauma, sexual abuse/assault, spiritual and religious trauma, perinatal trauma/depression, among many other areas. She pulls from several different theories and techniques, including Somatic Experiencing, attachment theory, existential psychology, and DBT. She also incorporates play therapy and family therapy.
Sarah is earned her master’s degree in Social Work through Texas State University. She is currently working on research surrounding the topic of environmental justice, human ethics, and wilderness therapy. She lives in the Wood River Valley with her husband, daughter, and two doggos. In her free time, she is often found on a trail running, hiking, or backpacking with friends.
sarah@alpineintegrativewellness.com
(208) 450 3796