Jennifer Scott, M.Ed., LCPC, QSUDP
Jennifer Scott is a graduate of the University of Idaho, holding a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services. Her work with adolescents, at-risk youth, adults, and families in crisis is extensive. She also enjoys working with couples who are experiencing difficulty within their marriage. She has advanced professional training in FST (Family Systems Trauma). In addition to her educational and professional experience, Ms. Scott draws heavily from the resources of her own life, which is helpful in connecting with her clients.
Over the years, Ms. Scott has served as a volunteer for Kootenai County Juvenile Detention, Youth for Christ, homeless shelters, community outreach events, and as the overseer of Celebrate Recovery and other ministries that focus on personal growth. She has both personal and professional experience in the arena of addictions, and is an active prison ministry correspondent where she gives encouragement to inmates who desire change in their lives.
In addition to evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Ms. Scott’s draws heavily on faith-based principles in working with her clients. Her counseling style is supportive and compassionate, yet direct, as she takes her clients beyond their symptoms to identify the root issues that are contributing to their distress, dysfunction, hopelessness, and maladaptive behaviors. Ms. Scott enjoys working alongside her clients, as they experience freedom, healing, restoration, and growth in their lives and relationships.
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When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you pass through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. - ISAIAH 43:2
Devona Mahal, LPC
Devona Mahal, M.Ed, LPC is a graduate of the University of Idaho. She holds a Master of Education Degree in Counseling and Human Services. As a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2014, Devona enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families, using a variety of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Attachment Therapy.
Devona is passionate about helping her clients’ overcome challenges with negative thinking patterns, unhealthy emotions, and maladaptive behaviors that affect their life and relationships. She is also skilled in helping her clients develop the skills to overcome a wide range of challenges, including: depression, anxiety, grief, loss, emotional regulation, maladaptive behaviors, and more. She also helps her clients by taking a deeper dive into understanding the “why” that is at the root of their challenges, so the real issue is being addressed.
Devona’s approach is empathetic, collaborative, and client centered, as she builds rapport and establishes trust with her clients. Her skills include fostering a therapeutic alliance and establishing a safe space for her clients to engage, as she and her clients work together to accomplish treatment goals. She really enjoys teaching, mentoring, empowering, and working with people who are eager to learn and ready to dive into their treatment.
In addition to her broad treatment experience, Devona holds several specialized certifications. She is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional (CCFP) and a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
Devona has been married for 17 years, is very active in the golf community, and serves as the Chair for local golf tournaments and leagues.
Devona’s favorite scripture very much ties into her counseling passion. “Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28
Marie Phillipson, B.S PSYCH,SUDA,SUDP,NCAC1
Marie Phillipson holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. She is a Nationally Certified Substance Use Disorders Professional with more than 18 years of experience in addiction treatment. She is also a court approved evaluator and has strong knowledge and experience in treating co-occurring disorders. Ms. Phillipson is skilled in all aspects of substance use disorders treatment and specializes in trauma-informed care.
Ms. Phillipson is also an experienced Christian Counselor. She received her counseling certificate from Liberty University and is certified by the American Christian Counseling Association as a Certified Counselor. Marie loves to engage in the heart and soul of what she loves, which is helping her clients live their best lives through getting to the root issues associated with whatever challenges they are experiencing through compassionate inquiry and self-reflection. She believes that everyone deserves a life that includes purpose, satisfaction, and fulfillment.
Marie enjoys lake days with her family on Rockford Bay, traveling, and a good cheeseburger!
Ecclesiastes 3:11 “He will make all things beautiful in His time.”
Roni Melton, MS, LPC, IAYT, NBCC
Roni Melton is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor. She is extremely skilled and passionate about adolescent and adult therapy. Most of her career has been spent working with youth and their families through school-based programs and at-risk youth within the juvenile justice system. Roni is passionate about helping children, adults and families find hope and healing.
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and other treatment approaches, Roni is skilled in helping her clients work through anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anger issues, trauma, and suicidal ideation. She strongly believes in utilizing an evidence-based, faith-based focus, and person-centered approach as she engages with her clients and helps them heal and grow.
Roni’s professional development includes certifications as a Sources of Strength Instructor, Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner, Making Sense of Your Worth Facilitator, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Non-Suicidal Self Harm, QPR Gatekeeper, International Institute for Restorative Practices and Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR).
Roni brings additional experience through volunteering with Respite for Foster Families, Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN), the Crisis Action Team, Cd’A Backpack Program, YoungLife, Hope for Hadza, and serving in church ministries.
On a personal note, Roni enjoys travel, fitness, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Psalm 119:50 “Your promise revives me; it comforts me in all my troubles.”
