Who I Work With​​

• Children & teens

• Adults

• Couples & premarital partners

• Families navigating conflict, transitions, or adoption/foster care

• LGBTQ+ individuals

• Clients experiencing faith crisis or spiritual exploration

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Specialties & Services​

Avery provides counseling in the following areas:

• Faith crisis, deconstruction & spiritual transitions

• Adoption & foster care support

• LGBTQ+ affirming therapy

• Anxiety & depression

• Trauma & PTSD recovery

• Codependency & relationship boundaries

• Parenting support

• Relationship issues & conflict resolution

• Grief & loss

• Emotional disturbance

• School issues for children & teens

• Self-esteem & shame resilience

• Coping skills & resilience building

• Stress management

• Marital and premarital counseling

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Therapeutic Approach​

Avery uses a trauma-informed, client-centered approach that prioritizes safety, authenticity, and trust. Her work integrates:

• Internal Family Systems (IFS)

• Experiential and somatic techniques

• Strengths-based strategies for emotional regulation and connection

• Collaborative, empowering therapy tailored to each person’s needs

Avery meets clients where they are with compassion, curiosity, and genuine respect for their lived experiences.

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Why Work With Valinda​

Avery is passionate about supporting clients through identity exploration, family transitions, relational struggles, and emotional pain. Whether you’re navigating a faith crisis, working through trauma, exploring LGBTQ+ identity, or coping with adoption-related concerns, Avery provides a grounded, caring presence and practical tools for healing. Her goal is to help clients feel empowered, seen, and supported on their path toward meaningful change.

Avery offers in-person counseling in Rexburg as well as online sessions across Idaho for flexible, accessible care.

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Ready to Begin?​

If Avery’s approach resonates with you, she would be honored to support your healing journey.

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