jim powers

LSW, Therapist

With more than a decade of experience working with combat veterans, Jim has dedicated his career to supporting individuals and families affected by trauma. His work with veterans, couples and those healing from early childhood and sexual trauma has shaped his compassionate, person-centered approach to therapy.

A graduate of Boise State University with a Master of Social Work degree, Jim uses a variety of evidence-based methods in his work with clients, while emphasizing collaboration. He believes that meaningful change can occur when clients feel empowered to take an active role in shaping their treatment and lifestyle plans and goals, creating lasting well-being.

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Main Specializations

  • Anxiety

  • Men’s issues

  • Trauma and PTSD

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Emotions, Change and Sense of Self

  • Anger management

  • Behavioral issues

  • Body positivity

  • Chronic pain

  • Dementia

  • Emotional disturbance

  • Life coaching

  • School issues

  • Self esteem

  • Spirituality

  • Stress

  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)

  • Veterans

Relationships and Family

  • Divorce

  • Domestic abuse

  • Domestic violence

  • Family conflict

  • Infidelity

  • Marital and premarital

  • Open relationships/non-monogamy

  • Relationship issues

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

  • Cognitive behavioral (CBT)

  • Cognitive processing (CPT)

  • Emotionally focused

  • Family/marital

  • Family systems

  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)

  • Motivational interviewing

  • Narrative

  • Prolonged exposure therapy

  • Relational

  • Solution focused brief (SFBT)

  • Trauma focused