Family Counseling Services

10/12/2026

❤️ $15 Counseling in MERIDIAN!!

**Strong Relationships Begin With Understanding.**

Relationships are one of the most meaningful parts of our lives. They can also be some of the most complex.

Whether it's strengthening communication, navigating life's transitions, or exploring personal growth, counseling offers an opportunity to build greater understanding and connection.

🌿 **Counselor Spotlight: Susan Shake | Graduate Counseling Intern**

Susan provides counseling for individuals and couples at **Family Counseling Services in Meridian**.

One of Susan's unique strengths is her educational background in both psychology and conflict management. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and a certificate in Conflict Management from Boise State University and is currently completing her graduate training in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling at Idaho State University.

💙 **Susan's areas of focus include:**

❤️ Relationships and emotional connection
🤝 Communication and conflict
🌸 Sexuality and intimacy-related concerns
🌿 Grief and loss
☀️ Anxiety and life transitions

**What makes Susan's approach different?**

Susan incorporates Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Her counseling style emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and creating an inclusive environment where clients can explore their experiences and goals.

✨ **A little more about Susan!**

Outside of counseling, Susan enjoys thrifting, hiking with her dog, cooking, theater, and movies! 🐾🎭

At Family Counseling Services, we love having counselors and interns who bring their own personalities, interests, and perspectives to the therapeutic relationship.

💚 **Counseling appointments with Susan are available at our Meridian location. Contact our office to learn more about scheduling!**

📍 Family Counseling Services — Meridian
📞 208-888-5905
🌐 www.fcsmeridian.com

Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/12/2026

📖✨ **Every Story Deserves Room to Grow!**

At Family Counseling Services, we believe counseling is about more than overcoming challenges. It's also about discovering strengths, building meaningful connections, and creating opportunities for personal growth.

💙 **Counselor Spotlight: Maggie Sennesael, LPC**

Maggie provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families at our **Meridian location**.

With a master's degree in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling from Idaho State University, Maggie brings a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to her work.

🌿 **What makes Maggie's approach unique?**

📖 **Narrative Therapy:** Exploring the stories that shape our lives and discovering new perspectives and possibilities.

🎯 **Solution-Focused Therapy:** Identifying strengths, setting meaningful goals, and developing practical steps toward positive change.

💙 **Person-Centered Counseling:** Creating a welcoming, respectful environment where every individual's experiences and perspectives matter.

Maggie values the importance of building authentic therapeutic relationships and helping clients feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the counseling process.

✨ **Counseling services include:**

🌱 Individual counseling
❤️ Couples counseling
🏡 Family counseling
🌿 Personal growth and life transitions
🤝 Relationship and communication support

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Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/12/2026

💛 **What if counseling was only $15 a session?**

Sometimes the hardest part of starting counseling isn't deciding you need support. It's figuring out how to afford it.

At **Family Counseling Services in Nampa**, we believe finances shouldn't be the reason someone has to put their mental health or relationships on hold.

🌿 **Meet Lily Holmes, Graduate Counseling Intern!**

Lily provides affordable counseling for individuals, couples, and families who are ready to work toward healthier relationships and emotional well-being.

❤️ **For couples:** Maybe communication has become difficult, arguments keep repeating, or you've started feeling more like roommates than partners.

🏡 **For families:** Perhaps you're navigating parenting challenges, family conflict, or major life transitions and want to find ways to reconnect.

🌱 **For individuals:** Maybe you're experiencing stress, relationship difficulties, or simply need a supportive place to work through life's challenges.

You don't have to wait until a relationship is falling apart or life feels overwhelming to ask for help.

**And the best part? Sessions with Lily are just $15!**

As a graduate counseling intern, Lily provides services under clinical supervision while continuing her professional training.

Whether you're hoping to strengthen your relationship, improve family communication, or invest in your own emotional health, counseling can be a meaningful first step.

📍 **Family Counseling Services — Nampa, Idaho**

💲 **$15 per session with Lily Holmes**

📞 208-888-5905
🌐 www.fcsmeridian.com

💛 **Ready to invest in yourself or your relationships? Contact us today to schedule with

10/12/2026

💚 **Is Your Child Struggling, but You're Not Sure How to Help?**

Parenting isn't always easy, especially when your child is experiencing big emotions, behavioral challenges, anxiety, or difficulties at school.

Sometimes, children and teenagers need a safe space outside of home to process what they're feeling, build confidence, and develop healthier coping skills.

🌟 **That's where Kai Jordan, LMSW, comes in!**

Kai is part of our counseling team at **Family Counseling Services in Nampa**, bringing a compassionate, strengths-based approach to working with children, teens, and families.

Kai has experience supporting individuals navigating:

🧩 Autism spectrum differences
🧠 ADHD and attention challenges
💙 Anxiety and emotional regulation
🌱 Behavioral and social challenges
🤝 Family relationships and communication
✨ Self-esteem and personal growth

**What makes Kai's approach unique?**

Kai recognizes that every child is different. What works for one child may not work for another, which is why building trust, understanding individual strengths, and creating a supportive environment are so important.

Rather than focusing only on challenges, Kai helps clients recognize their abilities, develop new skills, and build confidence in themselves.

And counseling isn't just about supporting the child. When appropriate, involving parents and caregivers can help strengthen communication and create positive changes at home.

💙 **You don't have to navigate your child's mental health challenges alone.**

Whether your child needs help managing emotions, navigating friendships, or building coping skills, Kai may be a great fit for your family!

📍 **Family Counseling Services — Nampa, Idaho**

✅ Medicaid accepted
📞 208-888-5905
🌐 www.fcsmeridian.com

✨ **Contact us today to ask about scheduling an appointment with Kai!**

Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/12/2026

**When a habit starts affecting your relationships, confidence, or peace of mind, where do you turn?**

Some struggles are easy to talk about. Others come with embarrassment, guilt, or the fear of being judged.

At Family Counseling Services, **Trennon Heindel, LPC**, understands that asking for help with sensitive issues isn't always easy.

Trennon works with individuals and couples navigating:

💙 Anxiety and overwhelming thoughts
💙 Depression and emotional struggles
💙 Problematic po*******hy use
💙 Relationship challenges
💙 Feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to change

**One of Trennon's areas of focus is helping individuals struggling with problematic po*******hy use.** This is a concern that many people hesitate to discuss, even when it's affecting their relationships or personal well-being.

His goal is to create a counseling environment where people can speak openly without fear of judgment, shame, or criticism.

Trennon earned his bachelor's degree in Psychology from BYU-Idaho and his master's degree in Counseling from Idaho State University.

He incorporates several therapeutic approaches into his work, including:

🌱 **Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)** — Learning to navigate difficult thoughts and feelings while moving toward personal values.

🧠 **Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)** — Identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing healthier responses.

🤝 **Motivational Interviewing** — Exploring personal goals and building motivation for meaningful change.

**You don't have to wait until something becomes a crisis to seek support.**

Whether you're struggling individually or experiencing challenges in your relationship, counseling can be a place to explore what's happening and discover a healthier path forward.

📍 **Family Counseling Services — Meridian, Idaho**

📞 208-888-5905
🌐 www.fcsmeridian.com

💙 **Interested in working with Trennon? Contact our office to ask about scheduling an appointment.**

Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/12/2026

💙 **You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy.**

Maybe you've been carrying something for years. Maybe you're struggling with relationships, questioning parts of your identity, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break.

And maybe you've thought about counseling but wondered, *"Will this person really understand me?"*

**Meet Parker Rising-Evans, LPC, at Family Counseling Services in Meridian.** 🌿

Parker believes that meaningful change begins with feeling genuinely accepted, understood, and respected.

With a master's degree in Addiction Counseling from Boise State University, Parker works with individuals navigating a wide range of challenges, including:

💙 Trauma and difficult life experiences
💙 Eating disorders and body image concerns
💙 Addiction and substance use
💙 Anxiety, depression, and grief
💙 Relationship struggles
💙 Identity exploration and self-acceptance
💙 LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC experiences

**What makes Parker's approach different?**

Parker emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. His approach incorporates Person-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Feminist Therapy, and Relational-Cultural Therapy.

Rather than telling clients who they should be, Parker works collaboratively to help them understand themselves, explore their experiences, and move toward meaningful change.

And there's more to Parker than his counseling credentials!

🥾 He enjoys hiking and running.
📚 He's an avid reader.
🐾 He loves spending time with his dogs, Cosmo and Bacon.
🎤 And yes, he enjoys karaoke!

**If you've been waiting to find a counselor who welcomes you exactly as you are, Parker may be a great fit.**

📍 Family Counseling Services — Meridian
📞 208-888-5905
🌐 www.fcsmeridian.com

✨ **Contact us to inquire about scheduling an appointment with Parker!**

Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/12/2026

🌿 **What if therapy didn't have to be all about talking?**

Sometimes, finding the right words for what we're experiencing can be difficult. And sometimes, healing happens through creativity, self-discovery, and learning to approach ourselves with a little more compassion. 💚

At Family Counseling Services, **Matalynn Eager, LPC**, brings a creative and individualized approach to counseling at our Boise location!

Matalynn incorporates several therapeutic approaches into her work, including:

🎨 **Expressive Arts** — Exploring emotions and experiences through creative expression.

🧸 **Play Therapy** — Helping clients communicate and process experiences in developmentally appropriate ways.

🏖️ **Sand Tray Therapy** — Using symbols and creative exploration to express thoughts and feelings that may be difficult to put into words.

🌱 **Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)** — Helping clients identify what matters most to them while learning to navigate difficult emotions.

🧘 **Mindfulness and Self-Compassion** — Building greater awareness, acceptance, and kindness toward ourselves.

Matalynn also has experience supporting children on the autism spectrum and their families through her previous work in respite care.

One of Matalynn's priorities is creating a counseling environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves, without judgment or pressure to be anything other than who they are.

**Looking for a counselor who offers something beyond traditional talk therapy?** Matalynn's creative, compassionate, and person-centered approach might be exactly what you're looking for!

📍 Family Counseling Services — Boise
📞 208-888-5905
🌐 www.fcsmeridian.com

💙 **Reach out today to ask about scheduling an appointment with Matalynn!**

Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/12/2026

💙 **MEET OUR TEAM | Emily Barnett, LPC** 💙

✨ **Helping Individuals and Families Heal, Grow, and Thrive!**

At Family Counseling Services, we're excited to re-introduce **Emily Barnett**, Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Peer Mentor at our Boise location!

Emily brings a unique combination of professional expertise and personal experience to her work. Before becoming a counselor, she worked as a foster care case manager and later became a foster parent herself, caring for **13 foster children and adopting two!** 💕

Emily has a special passion for helping people navigate:

🌿 Trauma and emotional healing
🌿 Grief and loss
🌿 Foster care and adoption experiences
🌿 Attachment and relationship challenges
🌿 Family transitions and personal growth

Emily believes counseling should be a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where clients feel truly heard and understood.

What makes Emily's approach especially unique is her use of creative and evidence-informed therapeutic techniques, including:

✨ EMDR
✨ Art therapy techniques
✨ Sand tray therapy
✨ Traditional talk therapy

Whether you're working through difficult experiences, navigating family challenges, or simply looking for a supportive place to grow, Emily is passionate about helping clients discover their resilience and move toward healing.

📍 **Family Counseling Services — Boise, Idaho**

📞 **208-888-5905**
🌐 **www\.fcsmeridian.com**

💚 We are grateful to have Emily as part of our counseling team!

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Helping to create lasting changes in marriages, families, and individuals through compassionate, ethical relationships.

10/07/2026

🌟 A shoutout to our Program Manager, Sara! 🌟

We recently received some wonderful feedback from an organization that reached out to Family Counseling Services, and we wanted to make sure Sara gets the recognition she deserves! 💙

After having difficulty getting responses from other organizations, they shared how much they appreciated that FCS responded quickly, followed up, and was genuinely willing to help.
That kind of experience doesn’t happen by accident. Sara makes it a priority to respond, connect people with resources, and make sure those reaching out to FCS don’t feel forgotten.

Sometimes something as simple as returning a phone call can set an organization apart—and Sara does an incredible job making sure FCS is responsive, welcoming, and helpful.
Thank you, Sara, for representing FCS so well! We appreciate you! 💙👏



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10/07/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating our COO, Jessica Housel! 🎉

Jessica recently earned a Responsive Employer Badge from Indeed, recognizing her as being in the top 20% of employers for responsiveness! 👏💙

Anyone who knows Jessica knows how much she does behind the scenes at Family Counseling Services. From supporting our team and helping new employees through the hiring process to keeping about a million moving pieces organized, Jessica works incredibly hard to make FCS a great place to work.

This recognition is especially meaningful because responsiveness matters. People deserve communication, follow-through, and respect when they’re considering joining our team, and Jessica makes that a priority.

Congratulations, Jessica! We’re lucky to have you leading alongside us! 🥳