PEARL HEALTH - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Adam is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about trauma treatment and seeks to help individuals overcome the symptoms and lasting impact of trauma. He seeks to support individuals in moving forward with their goals and overcoming barriers using a wide variety of theoretical approaches, that include: Gestalt therapy, Positive Psychology, Adlerian Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic-based psychotherapies, body-based psychotherapy, wholistic health, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and spiritually based counseling, if desired.
Adam knows how difficult it can be to struggle with the impact and symptoms of trauma and believes that with the right tools and support, anyone can find progress toward their goals. He seeks to help people discover and connect with their inner strength and wisdom and to empower them to move forward on their chosen path.
Adam worked while pursuing his degrees in Fort Hall, Idaho serving the residents in a mental health clinic. Following his graduation in 2014 he worked in Pocatello and Soda Springs, Idaho in a private practice before moving to Idaho Falls in 2017 where he joined the Pearl Health Clinic staff as a trauma- focused therapist. These experiences have continued to reinforce his trust in having a deep respect for people of all different perspectives, cultures, and identities and the belief that this is critical in providing mental health services.
Adam was certified through the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA.ORG) as having completed basic training of 50 hours in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) under Dr. Phil Manfied and Colleen West, MFT in 2015 as a treatment for trauma and continues to work toward advanced certifications.
Adam holds a Master of Social Work degree from Walla Walla University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Idaho State University.
Ananda is a counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her philosophy is that every client has an important story to tell, and healing often requires awareness of the mind, body, and environmental factors that play into each unique journey. She works with a range of diagnoses and concerns. Her therapy includes the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, concepts from neuroscience, and other modalities and techniques. Ananda would like all of her clients to know that laughter and tears alike are welcomed.
Job Titles:
- COUNSELOR
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Aspen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with a diverse population to address a range of diagnoses. She adopts a person-centered perspective, believing that each individual has innate potential to reach whatever goals they may have and strives to support clients through their unique journeys. Genuineness, unconditional positive regard and acceptance, and empathic understanding are fundamental to Aspen's counseling approach. Creating a safe space for all emotions to be felt and processed, Aspen utilizes a collection of therapeutic techniques to tailor her practice to each individual. She is thrilled to begin her career at Pearl Health Clinic as the clinic's values closely align with her own.
Aspen first went to college to study chemistry. Toward the end of her college career, she added a dual major with criminology, and graduated with degrees in both. She was involved in an undergraduate internship that first introduced her to counseling as she worked alongside counselors with adolescents at risk of incarceration and addiction. After graduating college, Aspen realized her passion did not lie with chemistry, but instead with compassion, support, and helping others. Deciding to quit her stable job in a chemistry lab to pursue graduate school was the best decision she could have made and taught her the importance of following your own passions, regardless of criticism. She graduated from Walden University with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She jokes that she is just collecting degrees that begin with the letter C. All jokes aside, Aspen has found her place and looks forward to continuously growing as a counselor.
Bonita is a Neurofeedback specialist as well and works with all ages doing Neurofeedback/ counseling. This type of counseling can help with focus, concentration, anxiety, depression, seizures, migraines, mood swings and many other mental health issues. She trained in October of 2012 to become a Neurofeedback specialist.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Briana Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with children, adolescents, and adults.
Briana believes in the ability for people to change and to improve their lives. She believes in the client centered approach and meeting the client where they are. She enjoys helping individuals and families learn skills to live happy, healthy lives. She has received training in play therapy, adoption, sand tray therapy, depression, anxiety, trauma and Autism. She is also trained in Neurofeedback Training. She works with all ages doing Neurofeedback/ counseling. This type of counseling can help with focus, concentration, anxiety, depression, seizures, migraines, mood swings and many other mental health issues.
Briana graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Brigham Young University-Idaho and then a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah in 2009.
Brianne is a counselor who works with those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma and other mental health issues to learn how to cope and identify intrapersonal strengths. Brianne believes a nonjudgmental, caring environment is essential in counseling to foster growth and change. Brianne has worked in residential and outpatient units supporting individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders and other mental health struggles. Brianne is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Idaho. Brianne holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health.
Job Titles:
- Nationally Certified Counselor
Colin is a Nationally Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and subsequently graduated with a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University in 2016.
Job Titles:
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Devin McOmber is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults to improve mental wellness and learn more about how to focus on what matters in life.
Devin believes that counseling is one component of gold-standard mental health treatment along with all of the other disciplines and approaches offered at Pearl Health Clinic such as medical therapy, case management, and community-based rehabilitation services. Devin views counseling as the platform by which clients are able to connect with their thoughts and emotions in a way that allows them to recognize how they are connected. By doing so clients can begin to recognize ways in which they are not living consistently with their core values or doing more things in life that truly matter.
Devin McOmber practices cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to treat a wide range of mental health issues. Devin primarily has experience in drug addiction counseling, anxiety, depression, and attention deficit disorder.
Devin McOmber holds a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University.
Job Titles:
- Counselor
- Master
- Social Worker
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with with adults and children with diverse mental health disorders utilizing various modalities and theories such as grief therapy, sand tray therapy, art therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused therapy and Gestalt. Tiffany is passionate in working with those struggling with grief and loss, depression, anxiety, Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and PTSD.
Tiffany earned a double Bachelor's degree from Idaho State University in Psychology and Biology and holds a Master's degree in Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University.
Tiffany is a licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who works with with adults and children with diverse mental health disorders utilizing....
Job Titles:
- Executive Director, LCPC, NBCC
Zak Warren talked to our Mothers of Preschoolers group about marriage. He was highly engaging. He gave a few big picture ideas to help us and then practical tips. He took questions on the spot, giving thoughtful answers that fit actual needs. The atmosphere he fostered was warm and the group laughter and openness were bonding as well as helpful. If I led an organization, like a church, I would recommend couples to see Zak and would recommend hiring him for group sessions.
Zak has worked in the mental health field for 20 years upon completing his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 2001. He went on to complete his Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University in 2007 and has been Licensed in the state of Idaho since.
Zak has extensive leadership experience in the mental health field; having been involved with developing Case Management, Credentialing for Medicaid and insurance companies, development of CBRS programs, and various advocacy groups in Idaho in the past.
He currently operates as Executive Director for Pearl Health Clinic and Pearl Supportive Living, overseeing the delivery of all Mental Health Services. Additionally, he is a Level 2 Gottman Therapist and enjoys particularly working with couples.
He incorporates Christian beliefs into his practice when clients are seeking this perspective and values helping all families restore broken relationships. Zak has been married for 20 years to his lovely wife Sarah. They have 2 children together and enjoy traveling, outdoor activities, cooking together, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers.