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Jerry Lilly, LCPC, Ed. S.Clinical DirectorJerry is one of kind, I know when you hear the title "Clinical Director" you're probably thinking suit and tie. In reality, Jerry is not that way at all, he's very down to earth and often looks like he just came back from surfing. Jerry has been working in counseling since 1990 and brings a great deal of knowledge to Mana. He co-created Idaho's first Rural Day Treatment Program that has expanded into a variety of services that counseling agencies now offer. He has a 4-year history of working with military families as a military life consultant specifically in the area of children and youth behaviors. Jerry has worked in the school systems and has helped co-create the Strength Based Education Communities (SBEC) and Implementation Plans. Jerry has also worked as a consultant for Juvenile corrections and today works with our transitional youth that come from their facilities.
In his free time, Jerry enjoys spending time on a golf course catching some rays and playing a good game. |
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Kathy Edwards, LCPCCounselorKathy is a licensed professional counselor and attorney who specialized in family law during her 18 years of legal practice. Her counseling practice includes working with adults, children, couples, and families on a variety of issues. She received her MS degree in Psychology in 2009 and is currently ABD for her Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology. She helps clients focus on their thought patterns and the resulting emotions, and how those thoughts and emotions combine to result in behaviors. Kathy has also recently become EMDR certified. Her ultimate goal with any client is to help that client identify and change their problematic thinking and behavior patterns in order to live a healthier and more satisfying life.
In her free time, Kathy loves to go to her son’s baseball games, and also enjoys making custom jewelry, soaps, and candles. |
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Linda Ramirez, LMSWCounselorI graduated from Weiser High School in 2009 and went on to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Sociology with my emphasis in Criminology from the University of Idaho in 2013. After spending a few years working in different positions that allowed me to gain experience in working with at-risk youth and their families, I fell in love with social work and decided to go back to school to open up my opportunities to help others. In August 2019, I obtained my Masters of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University. I have experience working with both adults and youth who struggle with substance use and/or mental health. I have completed the EMDR basic training and I am working on becoming certified in EMDR Therapy. I am also fluent in Spanish.
Working with youth and their families is what I love the most! I want to make a difference in others lives by helping them find their inner strengths to overcome the challenges they may face in life. Helping others has always been a big part of my life, whether it's been professionally or personally. I love to spend my free time with my 3 amazing children and my significant other. Family is everything to me! I also enjoy watching movies, listening to music, writing, and dancing. |
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Taylor Barrera, LMSWSocial Worker, CounselorTaylor has been in healthcare for ten years focusing on hospice, end of life, and grief. Taylor graduated with her Bachelor's Degree in Health Science from Boise State in 2015, and completed her Master's Degree in Social Work with an emphasis on Hispanic Culture from Our Lady of the Lake University in 2018. Taylor has a history of working in direct care with various populations and ages, case management, end of life counseling, and advocating. Taylor believes that there is grief and joy in all things in life, and learning how to navigate through is integral to personal growth.
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Jorge Reyes, LCPCCounselorJorge is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and registered Counseling Supervisor in the State of Idaho. He graduated with a Master’s Degree in General Mental Health Counseling with the highest honors from Capella University and has been working with individuals with both significant Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders.
As a licensed professional, Jorge enjoys working with adults, adolescents, couples, families, and facilitating groups. Jorge is working on becoming a certified EMDR Therapist and this is his primary modality of choice. Jorge also utilizes other multiple therapy modalities such as Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Choice Theory/Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy and other evidenced based modalities. Jorge's best quality is his ability to connect with people and his desire to help others discover their full potential. Jorge believes that all individuals have the capacity to become the best versions of themselves through their unique obstacles and experiences. He is passionate about making the world a better place, one person at a time. |
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Sheryl Boyd, LCSWCounselor |
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Afton Campbell, LMSW
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Ciara Anderson, LMSW
Counselor Ciara is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She attended California State University at Sacramento, earning her Masters in Social Work in 2017. During her graduate program, Ciara completed internships in mental health counseling and post psychiatric hospitalization transition services. After her graduation, Ciara worked at a mental health crisis urgent care clinic in Sacramento County. There she worked with many individuals experiencing Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorders, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and Anxiety. In 2019, Ciara and her family chose to leave California and move to Idaho for a new adventure in life. With an understanding that each individual is unique and that life is influenced by a multitude of factors, Ciara focuses on the strengths and resources that each individual brings to the table. She recognizes and encourages clients as experts of their own lives and is simply present to facilitate the process of client growth and empowerment. Ciara utilizes treatment methods rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. In her free time, Ciara enjoys spending time with her husband and family, skateboarding and snowboarding as much as possible and competing in contests when she can, reading both fiction and non-fiction books, and playing adventure video games such as The Legend of Zelda. |
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Chascity Sarmiento, LMSW
Counselor Chascity received her Bachelor’s degree in social work from Pacific University and went on to pursue a Master's degree in social work from George Fox University. Chascity’s personal philosophy is that every person has the resilience to heal and grow. She views clients as the experts of their life and works alongside clients to assist them on their counseling journey to discover their mana or inner-strength to feel empowered to live the life they desire. Chascity has experience in outpatient and residential treatment services providing individual, group, and family counseling. Chascity works with children, adolescents, families, and adults experiencing a variety of difficulties including: anxiety, depression, behavioral issues, and trauma. Chascity specializes in Play Therapy and expressive art modalities. She utilizes different counseling approaches such as narrative theory, motivational interviewing, person centered, child centered play therapy, attachment theory and solution focused. Chascity is certified through Firefly Institute in Animal Assisted Human Health and Children’s Yoga and Play. She is hoping to find a therapy dog in the near future to become a part of her practice. |
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Marisa Ayala
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Amie Longmire
Counselor Intern Amie Longmire holds a Masters in Professional Writing, and a bachelors in Organizational Leadership. She taught university level English courses for 8 years before moving into the non-profit space. She is currently serving as a Graduate Counseling Intern with Northwest Nazarene University and works as a curriculum developer and federal career counselor for Veteran's and Military Spouses at Hire Heroes USA, where she facilitates the Diversity and Inclusion employee resource group. Amie is passionate about wellness and loves working with trauma and attachment disorders. She says she finds the biggest gains and changes in the gentlest places like mindfulness and narrative therapy. |
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Sausha Hyatt
Counselor Sausha graduated from Utah State University in 2016 obtaining a Bachelors of Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice and Family Finance. In February 2021, she will be obtaining a Masters of Social Work in Advanced Clinical Practice from Walden University. Sausha has interned and worked for the Department of Child and Family Services where she was an investigator for child abuse and neglect, a foster care worker, trainer for new employees, assisted in transitions into adult living, and conducted home studies for adoptions. Sausha also works for Family Connections Inc., helping parents who have had their children removed or foster parents to learn healthy habits, budgeting, parenting techniques, daily living skills, time management, or any other area they are struggling in. She has had the opportunity to work with a diverse population of adults, couples, families, children, at risk youth, and the LBGTQ community who are struggling with an array of mental health issues. Guiding people to experience inner peace, understanding of their emotions, and identifying needs is a passion of hers. |
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Lillian Connelly, LCSWCounselorLillian is originally from Northern California, although she has resided in five states throughout her life. She is a U.S. Air Force veteran who, through lived experiences, became acquainted with and began to pursue a career in social work. She graduated with her masters in South Carolina in 2017 and has lived in Idaho ever since.
Lillian has experience working in community based mental health clinics with various populations, to include children, teens, young and older adults. She offers an indirect, person-centered approach along with guidance in the areas of mindfulness based, motivational interviewing, CBT, and a problem-solving or solution-focused approach. Lillian is passionate about the dignity and worth of each person she works with and strives to help people live their best lives. In her free time, Lillian enjoys spending time with her husband, her three children, and her cats. She enjoys reading, writing, crochet, and outreach activities. |
