The Mental Wellness Clinic of Coeur d' Alene has been in operation for 20 years. We provide outpatient behavioral health treatment. Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to improve their quality of life. We promote wellness and recovery, using strengths based approaches and focusing on the needs of each individual to have person-centered care.
We look forward to working with you in achieving your optimal mental health.
Services we provide
Psychiatric Medication Management
Psychiatric Medication Management is a long-term solution to your mental health plan. We have two Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners on staff with more than 20 years of clinical experience combined. They will assess and determine if medication would be beneficial to your mental health treatment plan. Appointments are available both in-office or via telehealth.
Counseling
Our therapists offer a wide range of services in a safe, supportive, and caring environment to help members with personal growth and improving their well-being. We offer both in-office and telehealth sessions at this time.
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Case Management and CBRS
Case Management assists members to access community resources through linking and coordination services to meet their basic needs and increase stability in their lives. CBRS providers teach members skills lost as a result of their mental health condition. Members relearn social, basic living skills, budgeting, and financial management skills for independent living. These services may be available for members with Optum, Blue Cross MMCP or IM PLUS plans, or as private pay.
Peer Support (Adults)
Peer Support providers model mutuality, trust, recovery, and coping skills. Peer Support providers help members problem solve barriers and regain control of their lives. This service is available for members with Optum, Blue Cross MMCP or IM PLUS plans, or as private pay.
OUR PROVIDERS
Allison Strohman
Director of Operations
Allison has worked in the mental health field for over 5 years. She runs the day to day to operations and is always ready to listen and problem-solve. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time with her 3 now grown "children" and her 2 puppies, reading, putting together Legos, and the color pink.
Sarah Turpin
Office Manager
Sarah is the smiling face you'll see sitting at the front desk when you walk in. She manages the front office and scheduling. When she is not at work, she enjoys painting, spending time with her family and friends, and playing with her dog Minnie.
Jason Pope, LCSW
Therapist
Jason graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with his degree in Social Work. He has training in EMDR and Skills System. In his free time, he enjoys reading and watching TV. He also enjoys traveling to the Washington and Oregon coast and spending time with his wife and two dogs.
Barbara Brinton, LCSW, RPT
Therapist
Barbara graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her degree in Social Work. She is fully trained in EMDR with a focus on trauma. She is also registered as a Play Therapist, but no longer works with small children. She is widowed and the mother of 3 adult children. Barbara loves the water, theater productions, movies, traveling, animals, and the color green. She enjoys getting together with family and friends, attending community events, and Summer time in CDA.
Esther Nelson, LCSW
Therapist
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Cherish Hill, LMSW
Therapist
Cherish graduated from Walla Walla University with a clinical MSW degree. She is trained to provide therapy to treat depression, mood disorders, grief, PTSD/ Trauma related disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, LGBTQ+ support and many other mental health conditions for adult individuals. Cherish is trained and Gottman method certified to see couples. She takes a holistic trauma informed approach, customizing treatment to individual needs, providing evidence-based services to clients. Cherish enjoys hiking, fishing, traveling, coffee and volunteering her time in hospice settings.
Casey Drake, LMSW
Therapist/Case Manager
BIO COMING SOON
Kay Martens, FNP, PMHNP-BC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Kay has a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing and has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and depression, among other conditions. She is currently working remotely and accepting new patients at The Mental Wellness Clinic via telehealth.
Fred Itveldt, ARNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Fred has been working in the mental health field for 30 years and has advanced certification in addictions nursing. He specializes in a variety of mental health conditions, including mood disorders, schizophrenia, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety disorders and OCD, as well as addiction medications.
CASE MANAGERS/CBRS
Tiffany Nord, Casey Drake, Keith Erickson
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
Tina Puga, Amber Coleman, Hannah Metz
Contact
- 1105 West Ironwood Drive, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
- We offer notary services by appointment. If you are in need of a notary please call our office to schedule.
- +1-208-676-1003
- 208-676-1009 - FAX
+1-208-618-1099 - TEXTING - mwcofcda@gmail.com
- Monday - Thursday 9-5 Friday 10-4 For 2024: Our office is closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.