About Valinda

Life can be challenging, and it’s easy to feel alone when struggles arise. Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, but Valinda Mikesell (she/her) is passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to healing and growth. She believes that no one is truly alone when life gets hard, and she is committed to walking alongside her clients with empathy, trust, honesty, and open communication.

Valinda helps clients rediscover their sense of self by building self-compassion, renewing confidence, and developing personal insight. She uses a person-centered approach to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can engage in meaningful self-exploration.

She has a special focus on substance abuse counseling, helping clients work through shame, guilt, and the challenges of addiction. Valinda also has extensive experience supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders.

Valinda works with clients in person in Rexburg and Pocatello, and she also provides virtual therapy across Idaho.

Specialties and Services

Valinda works with teens, adults, and families in areas such as:

• Anxiety and stress management

• Addiction and substance abuse counseling

• Bipolar disorder and mood disorders

• Codependency and relationship boundaries

• Coping skills and resilience building

• Depression and emotional challenges

• Emotional disturbance support

• Family conflict resolution

• Geriatric and senior support

• Grief and loss counseling

• Life transitions and adjustment concerns

• LGBTQ+ affirming therapy

• Relationship issues

• School issues for children and teens

• Self-esteem and confidence building

• Sexual abuse recovery

• Spirituality and faith crisis support

• Trauma and PTSD recovery

Treatment Approach

Valinda integrates multiple evidence-based approaches, tailoring each session to the client’s needs. Her methods include:

• CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) for managing thoughts and behaviors

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for values-based living

• Mindfulness practices for grounding and stress reduction

• Person-centered therapy for empathy, honesty, and collaboration

She is also working toward certification specializing in counseling for ADHD.

Why Work With Valinda

Valinda is dedicated to providing a safe, compassionate space where clients can address challenges like addiction, trauma, depression, and anxiety while building a healthier, more confident sense of self. She offers in-person counseling in Rexburg and Pocatello as well as online therapy throughout Idaho, making support both accessible and flexible.