Clinical Social Work Practice – New Dawn Counseling
New Dawn Counseling, LLC is a fully remote telehealth mental health practice based in Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404. The practice is run by Lisa Calderwood, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed to serve clients in Idaho, Utah, and Washington. All sessions are conducted by video or phone; no in-person option is listed on the site.
The therapeutic toolkit at New Dawn Counseling is notably wide in scope. Evidence-based modalities include Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), EMDR, and Rapid Eye Technology (RET). Alongside these clinical frameworks, the practice incorporates mindfulness training, guided meditations, binaural music healing, reiki, yoga techniques, and breathing and relaxation exercises. Virtual play therapy for children is also listed, alongside individual, couples, and family therapy formats, reflecting a broad service menu intended to meet clients across diverse needs and life stages.
Populations served span children, teenagers, adults, the elderly, and families. Specialty areas include trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, addiction, anger management, grief, domestic violence, abuse, compassion fatigue, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and bullying-related concerns. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services and diagnostic assessments are also offered. The range of concerns addressed positions the practice as a generalist telehealth provider with documented specialty depth in trauma and complex presentations.
Calderwood’s practice philosophy is described as holistic, integrating Western and Eastern medicine, including herbal remedies and essential oils as supplementary elements alongside clinical therapy. The multi-state licensure in Idaho, Utah, and Washington extends the practice’s telehealth reach to clients across a substantial portion of the Intermountain West region. Scheduling and payment are managed through an online therapy portal. Contact: phone (208) 552-9174; additional contact through the practice site. Full insurance and self-pay details are not specified on the main page.