Yes, I am currently accepting new clients for both in-person sessions in Driggs, Idaho and telehealth appointments across Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. The best way to get started is to reach out via the contact form or email me directly at colleen@rootedtherapycoop.com to set up a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good fit.

I specialize in anxiety conditions, OCD, and insomnia. This includes generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, health anxiety, specific phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also offer CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) for people struggling with chronic sleep difficulties, and SPACE — a parent-focused treatment for caregivers supporting a child or teen with anxiety or OCD.

Traditional talk therapy can be valuable, but it isn't always designed to target anxiety directly. Evidence-based anxiety treatment is more structured and goal-directed — you'll know what we're working on and why at every stage. The core tool is exposure-based work, which means gradually and systematically moving toward the situations, thoughts, or feelings you've been avoiding rather than talking around them. Avoidance is what keeps anxiety alive, and exposure is what breaks the cycle. If you've been in therapy before and felt like you were going in circles, a more targeted approach may be what's been missing.

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I conduct a thorough clinical assessment using the Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS), a gold-standard tool for identifying and measuring OCD symptoms. This is a collaborative process that builds a shared understanding of how OCD is showing up for you, provides education about the condition, and begins to destigmatize the intrusive thoughts that are often the most confusing and distressing part of the experience.

From there, treatment is built around Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — the most well-researched, evidence-based approach for OCD. I also integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients reconnect with what matters most to them as we do the hard work of treatment.

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I lean heavily into SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), an evidence-based, parent-focused treatment for childhood and adolescent anxiety and OCD developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at Yale's Child Study Center. It's designed for parents who want to help their child but aren't sure how — whether their child is unwilling to engage in therapy, already working with their own therapist, or somewhere in between. SPACE works directly with you, the parent, without requiring your child to participate. Research shows it produces outcomes comparable to child-focused treatment. Learn more about SPACE →

CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the first-line recommended treatment for chronic insomnia — recommended above sleep medication by the American College of Physicians. Rather than masking the symptoms, CBT-I addresses the thoughts, behaviors, and patterns that are actually maintaining your insomnia. It typically produces more durable results than medication, without the side effects or dependency concerns. I completed advanced training in CBT-I through the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.

Want to learn more? Visit my CBT-I therapy page for a full overview of what treatment involves.

Yes. I work with people navigating a range of life challenges — including depression, grief, health-related issues, stress, life transitions, relationship patterns, identity development, and self-worth concerns. Using mostly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic approaches, I help clients develop greater self-awareness, build psychological flexibility, and move toward a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.

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In-person sessions are available at Rooted Therapy Cooperative, located at 1300 Arrowhead Plaza Way in Driggs, Idaho, in the heart of Teton Valley. However, I work remotely for 3–4 months of the year, so while in-person is the norm, some sessions will shift to telehealth during those periods. I'll always give clients advance notice so we can plan accordingly.

I also offer telehealth therapy to clients located anywhere in Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah. Virtual sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform and work well for most of what I treat.

I work with older teens (typically 16 and up) and adults of all ages. I also support parents navigating their child’s anxiety or OCD.

I am in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Regence, and SelectHealth. For clients who are out-of-network or prefer to pay out of pocket, my standard session fee is $175. A sliding scale is available for those who need it — just ask. I can also provide a superbill for clients seeking reimbursement from their out-of-network insurance plan.

It depends on what you're working on. Evidence-based treatments for anxiety and OCD are generally structured and goal-directed — not open-ended. Many clients working on a specific anxiety concern or OCD see meaningful progress within 12–20 sessions. CBT-I for insomnia is typically completed in 6–8 sessions. That said, I tailor treatment to each person, and some clients continue beyond that depending on their goals.

The first session is a dedicated intake appointment — a chance for me to understand what's bringing you in, learn about your history, and get a clear picture of what you're hoping to get out of therapy. Depending on the complexity of what you're navigating, the getting-to-know-you phase typically takes 1–3 sessions before we move into active treatment. You're welcome to ask me questions throughout — finding the right fit matters, and I want you to feel confident about working together.

Send me a message through the contact form or email me directly at colleen@rootedtherapycoop.com, and I'll get back to you within one business day. We'll start with a free 15-minute phone consultation to talk through what you're looking for and make sure we're a good fit. If we decide to move forward, we'll schedule your first appointment from there.