BIO
Kristina Tapia, LCSW
OWNER +THERAPIST
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience across various community settings, giving me a diverse background. As the owner and sole therapist at Life Balance Counseling, I enjoy working with children aged 10 and up, preteens, teens, and adults of all ages, employing therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs. Originally from Burley, ID I moved to Boise after high school to pursue my education, earning my Bachelor’s degree from Boise State University. I later relocated to the Magic Valley area and completed my Master in Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2007.
I utilize a range of therapeutic techniques, including Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy,-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Directive Play Therapy.
With an easygoing personality, I connect with my clients to help them progress towards their therapeutic goals. My extensive experience in the school system, Child and Family Health System, Juvenile Justice System, and Mental Health System has allowed me to build strong relationships within the Magic Valley community. I am committed to guiding my clients through challenging times towards a healthier, a sense of peace, and effective coping. Additionally,
I am bilingual and bicultural (English/Spanish), which allows me to address the cultural needs of the local Latino community.
Credentials
1988 - 1994
Boise State University
2005 - 2007
Northwest Nazarene University
Certification
BA - Social Science Public Affairs
Master’s of Social Work (Clinical Emphasis)
TF-CBT (Trauma Focused CBT)
EMDR-1 Certified (Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.
DBT-C (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, children/adolescents and adults.
Kristina is a Bilingual English/Spanish therapist who works with children 9 years and older, tweens, teens, and adults. I utilize a client centered and multi-model approach of therapy techniques. I have experience working with our culturally diverse Latino population representative of the Magic Valley area. My experience includes: depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, suicidal ideation, anger, behavior problems, trauma, relationship and school issues.
Please contact our office at 208-421-1788 to make an appointment.
