- Attachment-based methods
- CBT and mindfulness
- Creative experiential work
About Miriam
Miriam Staffen is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, LGBT issues, and problems with self-esteem and sleep. Miriam also addresses ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes, including adoption and foster care matters and family of origin issues.
Miriam approaches counseling with curiosity rather than judgment. She invites people to notice thoughts and feelings and to ask what those experiences might be signaling. Sessions often begin with listening, then move toward identifying patterns and practical next steps the client wants to try.
She describes the client as the expert on their own life and brings observations and ideas to the work without directing outcomes. Miriam may offer different perspectives, gently challenge assumptions, or suggest small experiments to test new ways of coping. The focus is on collaborative problem solving and building on strengths.
Therapy sessions can include more than talk. Miriam uses creative and experiential methods when helpful, including movement, play, or structured exercises to help feelings and memories come into view. At other times clients use sessions simply to vent or sort through a difficult week.
Her background includes work with trauma, substance use concerns, parenting and family relationships, foster care and child protection involvement, and domestic violence. She has experience with a range of family situations and with gender dysphoria and LGBT-related concerns. Miriam trained at Northwest Nazarene University and the University of Idaho and continues to learn from those she works with.
Approaches in online sessions and practical fit
Miriam often uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. This approach helps when patterns in relationships or family history influence guilt, shame, or trust.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening and following the client's lead. This means sessions can be driven by what feels most urgent that day rather than a preset agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is another tool she draws on to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce worry or intrusive self-blame.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit those needs. If something doesn't feel helpful, adjustments are made together.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats also use less bandwidth or let clients choose whether to be on camera, which can make it simpler to attend during a lunch break or between obligations.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Miriam works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, grief, sleep and eating issues, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and LGBT-related matters.
How does she approach guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses curiosity to examine thoughts and feelings rather than judgment, helping clients notice patterns and consider different responses to guilt or shame.
What experience does she bring to this work?
She has three years of clinical experience and a background that includes trauma, substance use concerns, foster care involvement, domestic violence, and a range of family situations.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Idaho.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.