Garlena Rumsey
Trauma-focused Idaho LPC with 40 years experience
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About
Garlena Rumsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Idaho and a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon. She brings a certification as a Clinical Counselor Trauma Professional 1 (CCTP-1) and 40 years of experience addressing trauma and a broad range of diagnoses, including PTSD, depression, anxiety, fears, abuse, substance abuse, and sexuality concerns. Her work has included adolescents, young adults, adults, the elderly, LGBTQ individuals, sex offenders, and people with developmental challenges.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative approaches, art and play-based methods, and games when appropriate. She adapts interventions to each person and uses structured tools such as homework in couples work. Couples counseling blends CBT, art, narratives, and practical exercises to help partners build honesty, set boundaries, strengthen communication, and practice active listening.
Rumsey identifies as Christian and describes her practice as guided by spiritual values while remaining accepting of other faiths. She emphasizes treating people with respect and dignity and states she will not turn someone away unless she believes she cannot help. Her approach is described as culturally diverse and focused on meeting individuals where they are.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, narrative approaches, art and play-based methods, and games when appropriate. She adapts interventions to each person and uses structured tools such as homework in couples work. Couples counseling blends CBT, art, narratives, and practical exercises to help partners build honesty, set boundaries, strengthen communication, and practice active listening.
Rumsey identifies as Christian and describes her practice as guided by spiritual values while remaining accepting of other faiths. She emphasizes treating people with respect and dignity and states she will not turn someone away unless she believes she cannot help. Her approach is described as culturally diverse and focused on meeting individuals where they are.
- Location:
- Idaho, United States
- Years Experience:
- 40
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Traumatic brain injury, Visually impaired, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: ID LPC LPC-5171
- NPI Number: 1750713756
- License: LPC (Idaho)
Remote therapy options and therapeutic approaches
Garlena Rumsey offers remote sessions that use several therapeutic approaches adapted for video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is presented in clear, skill-based steps to identify thought and behavior patterns and practice new ways of responding. That structure can suit people who prefer a practical, goal-oriented process with specific exercises to try between meetings.
Narrative Therapy invites individuals to explore and reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This method can be helpful for those who want to examine meaning and develop new perspectives. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, person-focused stance that supports a collaborative relationship and prioritizes the individual or couple's goals. Rumsey describes combining these methods to match an individual's needs, whether they want structured skills work, reflective story work, or an empathic space for exploration.
Sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How many years has Garlena Rumsey been practicing?
Garlena Rumsey has 40 years of clinical experience.
What are her professional credentials and licenses?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with license ID ID LPC LPC-5171, and she is also a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon. She holds a Clinical Counselor Trauma Professional 1 (CCTP-1) certification.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.
Where is she based?
Her practice is based in Idaho; her biography notes she lives in a border town near Oregon.
How can clients meet with her remotely?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging as communication options.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
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