Mental Health Practice – Gem State Wellness
Gem State Wellness is a group mental health practice with offices in Boise and Meridian, Idaho, serving clients throughout the Treasure Valley region, including the communities of Star, Garden City, and Eagle. The practice describes its care as compassionate and evidence-based, extending services to children, teens, adults, and couples across the area.
The clinical team includes Brooke Ballenberg (MA, LPC), Madison Elie (LCSW), Richelle Parks (MA, LPC), Kira Burgess-Elmer (MA, LCPC), Dr. Jacinda Conrad (PsyD, LCPC), Jessica Rose (MA, LMFT), Rachel Jones (MS, LPC), Lupe Meyer (MA, LPC), Dr. Laura Gray (PhD, LPC), Daniel Hardin (LCPC), Jamie Priest (MS, LPC), Matthew Schubert (MS, LPC), and Katie Sudhalter (MA, LPC, Certified Art Therapist). Licensure across the team includes licensed professional counselors, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, licensed clinical professional counselors, and a psychologist at the doctoral level.
Services available through the practice include anxiety therapy, depression therapy, trauma therapy, grief counseling, child and teen therapy, couples counseling, LGBTQ+ counseling, and substance use and addiction counseling. Specialized clinical modalities include EMDR, art therapy, and play therapy. Play therapy is specifically noted for younger clients beginning at age seven. The practice organizes its clinical philosophy around trauma-informed approaches and identity-affirming care, which the site presents as guiding values across the full range of services and client populations.
Sessions are available in-person at the Boise office locations and via telehealth for clients who prefer remote access. The practice states that most insurance plans are accepted, making services accessible to a wider range of clients in the Treasure Valley area and beyond. Boise office addresses include locations on Overland Road and Garverdale Drive. Appointment scheduling is handled through the practice’s dedicated therapy portal. The size of the clinical team and the breadth of licensed disciplines allow the practice to match clients with providers whose specializations align closely with each individual’s presenting concerns and therapeutic goals.
Contact: 208-615-9828 (phone and text); fax 208-274-9837.