Clinical Social Work Practice – Beyond Awakening Counseling
Beyond Awakening Counseling is a mental health practice based in Meridian, Idaho, led by Cristy McDowall, LCSW. McDowall holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and carries additional certification as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She is also trained in EMDR therapy.
The practice centers on trauma treatment and recovery. McDowall states that she specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) serves as the primary therapeutic modality offered. The website describes EMDR as a structured approach aimed at helping clients activate natural healing processes. According to the page, EMDR is offered to address anxiety, PTSD, acute stress disorder, phobias, panic disorders, and a range of other concerns. The practice also addresses depression and general trauma symptoms.
The practice operates under the guiding principle of supporting clients through healing from present or past trauma, with the stated goal of providing an opportunity to reconnect with a sense of well-being and forward movement. The practice name reflects a philosophy of awakening, healing, and reconnection.
McDowall’s dual credentials as an LCSW and CCTP, combined with her EMDR training, position Beyond Awakening Counseling as a specialty-focused practice oriented toward trauma recovery rather than a general-purpose counseling service. The practice is also associated with the Facebook presence operating under the name “Awaken Heal Reconnect.”
Contact information listed on the website includes phone number (208) 995-5062. Details regarding telehealth availability, in-person session format, insurance acceptance, self-pay rates, and year of establishment are not specified on the page. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out directly for scheduling and service inquiries.