Our Team:

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      As a proud native of North Idaho, the values of resilience, tenacity, community, and perseverance so deeply rooted here have shaped both my personal and professional life. My path to becoming a therapist was not traditional. At the age of 44, I made the decision to return to school, a meaningful and challenging journey that culminated in my graduation at 49. That experience deeply informs my perspective as a therapist—I understand the courage it takes to make life changes, face personal challenges, and pursue growth at any stage of life. My clinical focus centers on helping individuals process and heal from trauma through integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches which support deep, meaningful healing. These approaches allow clients to work through overwhelming experiences - those difficult to access through traditional talk therapy alone. My primary modalities include:

Brainspotting {Levels I, II, Expansion, and Addiction},  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Positive Psychology, Psychoeducation, and Adlerian therapy. Healing occurs when individuals feel accepted, validated, & supported in an emotionally safe space. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and genuinely grounded in the belief one has the capacity for resilience and transformation through innate GRIT. By integrating evidence-based trauma-processing techniques with strengths-based and relational therapies, I strive to help clients reconnect with their inner resources, build emotional regulation skills, and move toward a more balanced and meaningful life. It is truly a privilege to walk alongside clients as they process difficult experiences, rediscover their strengths, and create lasting change. 

     Brooke's friendly warmth and genuine personality will be the first to greets clients over the phone and in person. She facilitates any billing and insurance issues as well as helping clients navigate their way to one of our amazing therapists who best fits their needs. Brooke is currently attending courses to work toward her Licensed Master Social Worker license. 

     George works at Iron Roots as an adult peer support and recovery coach, but is also active in the Veteran's Court at Ambitions as well as a recovery coach through 208 Recovery. George is also in his senior year in the Bachelor's program of Social Work through Lewis-Clark State College, working toward his Licensed Master Social Work license.

     Kala is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA). She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in December of 2025, and brings 9 years of experience working in the mental health field, with a focus on crisis intervention and substance use. Prior to Iron Roots, Kala served as a Mobile Crisis Responder, where she worked closely with individuals experiencing acute mental health and substance use crises. In that role, she prioritized client safety, developed personalized safety plans, and connected individuals with resources to reduce the likelihood of future crises. This experience has strengthened her ability to provide warm, supportive, and effective care during difficult moments. Kala’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your individual needs. She primarily utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; and Relapse Prevention, which supports individuals in maintaining recovery and navigating challenges. She also incorporates Trauma-Informed Therapy, which recognizes the impact of past experiences and emphasizes safety, trust, and empowerment throughout the healing process.

    Carol holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and provides counseling services to women in the Coeur d’Alene, ID area. Her primary areas of clinical focus include trauma, grief, and loss, with additional interests in relationship concerns and dissociative disorders. Carol utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy (PCT), and trauma-informed, integrative approaches, tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs and experiences. She recognizes each person's story takes time to unfold and strives to provide a gentle, nonjudgmental, and compassionate environment in which clients can explore even difficult or painful experiences without fear of condemnation. Carol believes that understanding where we have come from can help us understand where we are today—and create greater clarity about where we want to go. She is committed to patiently walking alongside clients as their stories unfold, helping them develop greater self-awareness, understanding, and meaningful pathways toward change.

     Elise is a Master of Social Work student at the University of Kentucky, completing her advanced practicum at Iron Roots Recovery & Mental Wellness. She holds a BSW from Lewis-Clark State College, where her capstone field placement was with Idaho's Department of Health and Welfare, Children and Family Services. Her path into social work began with encouragement from a school social worker. Along the way she worked as a CMA/CTE teacher for an at risk youth middle and high school; an experience that grew into a strong, lasting affinity for working with teenagers, and she's now working toward clinical licensure to serve that population. Based in North Idaho, Elise is drawn to social work that meets people, especially young people, where they are. She's an avid traveler and a lifelong maker, and when time allows, she channels that creative energy into a small Etsy shop of her own designs.