Staci Somes, LPC - Therapist in Idaho

About Staci

Staci Somes is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Idaho who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and trauma. She meets clients with respect and compassion, and focuses on practical steps to reduce distress. Her style is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take the first steps toward change.

Staci tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. She often works with people dealing with divorce and betrayal trauma and addresses intimacy-related concerns.

Background and approach

She also supports those coping with depression, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Her work draws on client-centered therapy, which prioritizes the person's own goals and perspective. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a skills-based approach for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when emotional regulation and coping skills are needed. With four years of professional experience, Staci draws on practical tools and clear communication rather than jargon. She emphasizes collaboration so clients understand each step of the process.

Sessions focus on concrete strategies, problem solving, and rebuilding confidence after difficult events. People seeking support around parenting, attachment challenges, blended family issues, or recovery from betrayal will find a direct and empathetic approach. Staci aims to support and empower clients as they work toward a more balanced, hopeful daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening without judgment and letting the client's goals guide the work; it helps people feel heard and decide what matters most to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense emotions and relationship strains.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and comfort level. That means starting with what matters to the client and adjusting methods as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, follow up between meetings, and use the communication style that feels safest and most helpful. For many people, remote sessions make consistent support more practical while still focusing on real skills and problem solving.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Staci commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy problems, depression, addictions, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like attachment and blended family issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with skills-based methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What background and experience does she have?

Staci has four years of professional experience working with people on divorce, betrayal trauma, and other relationship-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, license ID LPC-8965, and practices in Idaho.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.

How do I get started and what does it cost?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 4 years
Licensed: Idaho
Languages: English

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