Marriage & Family Therapy – Healing Hearts Marriage and Family Counseling
At 1323 Ammon Park Drive in Ammon, Idaho, Healing Hearts Marriage and Family Counseling is led by Annie Stermer, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who also holds certifications as a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) and EMDR Intensive Attendee Therapist. Stermer earned a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University and a Master’s degree in Marital, Couple, and Family Counseling from Idaho State University, bringing a clinical background specifically grounded in relationship and family systems work.
Counseling services at the practice cover marriage counseling, depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma recovery, grief and loss, pain management, relationship issues, and divorce recovery. A specialized area of service is provided for partners of sex addicts, structured around a betrayal trauma model that addresses the distinct needs of those affected by a partner’s problematic sexual behavior.
Therapeutic modalities employed include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Person-Centered therapy, Strength-Based approaches, Trauma-Focused therapy, Supportive Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. The use of multiple frameworks allows for tailored clinical approaches aligned with each client’s presenting concerns and therapeutic goals.
Sessions are available in both in-person and telehealth formats. The practice accepts several insurance plans including Aetna, Blue Cross, Mountain Health Co-Op, PacificSource Health Plans, Select Health, Regence Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. Online payment is accepted for client convenience, and appointments can be managed through a client portal available on the practice’s website.
The practice can be reached by phone at 208.757.6577. A specific year of establishment is not stated on the website.