- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Miriam
Miriam Staffen is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with three years of clinical experience based in Idaho. She focuses on life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues, among other challenges. Miriam says her session time is dedicated to the client and aims to help people notice what shows up for them when life feels unclear.
She approaches counseling with curiosity rather than judgment. Miriam encourages clients to examine thoughts and feelings to see what they might be signaling and which patterns keep repeating. She offers observations, different perspectives, and occasional gentle challenges, while leaving choices about direction to the person in therapy.
Miriam uses a mix of practical and experiential methods. Sessions can include talking, creative activities, movement, or play when those methods help thoughts and emotions surface. Some people begin with straightforward conversation; others try a brief experiential exercise to find new insight.
Her background includes work related to trauma and adverse childhood experiences, substance use concerns, parenting and family relationships, foster care and child protection contexts, domestic violence, and perinatal and postpartum issues. She has also worked with LGBTQ+ families and with people affected by assault or accident-related trauma.
Miriam trained at Northwest Nazarene University where she completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019, with an emphasis in play therapy. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Idaho. She draws on different tools depending on a person’s needs and comfort level.
How Miriam’s approaches translate to online work
Miriam draws from Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit online sessions. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationships influence current patterns and can help with relationship stress, grief, and attachment issues. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to the session, which supports people who are unsure where to begin. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thoughts and behaviors and can provide concrete strategies for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Miriam will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on needs, goals, and what feels comfortable. She may combine conversational check-ins with brief practical exercises or creative tasks to test what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time lost to travel. They also make it possible to use worksheets, guided exercises, and conversational tools in the moment so therapy fits into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Idaho
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns, among other issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a curious, nonjudgmental style and may offer observations, new perspectives, or gentle challenges to help clarify patterns and options.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has three years of clinical experience and has worked with trauma, substance use contexts, foster care and child protection settings, domestic violence, and perinatal concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LPC credential and practices from Idaho.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.