Therapists

  Nichole Oprins, LCSW provides mental health counseling in the Caldwell office.

Nichole primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. 

She specializes in treating emotional and environmental struggles, some of which include trauma induced symptoms, depression, anxiety, anger & stress management, communication skills and self-esteem.  

Nichole received both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work at Boise State University and has worked in the Mental Health industry since 2001.  

Nicole's favorite part of her job is to watch her clients create and experience healthier habits and coping skills.  

When Nichole is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and kids. Nichole’s favorite self-care activity is drinking coffee and binge-watching crime shows on Netflix. 

Sarah received her Bachelor’s of Science in Social Work from NNU in 2002,  

her Masters of Science in School Counseling from S.D.S.U. in 2009, and her Masters in Social Work from NNU in 2020. 

Sarah has found her calling in working with the LGBQTIA+ population, adults, couples, and female teenagers 14+. 

Her favorite part of being a Social Worker is being able to meet new people and building rapport with co-workers and participants.  

Sarah enjoys working in an environment that is accepting and strives to provide that to all that enter her office.

When Sarah isn’t at the office you can find her, crafting, canning, and spending time with her dogs. 

Self-care for Sara looks like quality time with her family or friends and the chance to read books.

Elena Ramirez, LMSW, specializes as a mental health therapist in our Caldwell office. Elena graduated with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Boise State University in May of 2020. 

She continued her education and obtained her Master’s in Social Work in May 2021. 

Elena has a passion for supporting people struggling with depression, anxiety, past traumas, ADHD, and other mental health issues. 

In addition, Elena enjoys working with individuals from all age groups and gender orientations. 

She enjoys supporting people and helping them learn coping skills to overcome their struggles. 

When Elena is not working, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with her family. 

Deborah specializes in Drug and Alcohol issues, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Co-Occurring Disorders, Severe and Persistent Mentally Ill, Geriatric issues, Women’s issues, Health issues, Clinical Supervision for Clinical License, Anger Management, Grief, Adult ADHD, End of Life issues, Smoking Cessation Specialist, Relationship issues. 

Deborah's Awards and Acknowledgements are; Distinguished Adlerian Practitioner, Women of the Year for three years for Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, President of Adlerian Society, Member of NASW, American Society of Addition Medicine and NAADAC. Her favorite part of the job is the client’s and seeing them succeed and meet their life goals.     

Deborah's self-care practices are coloring, traveling, camping, and spending time with her family.  

Ruxandra Fee is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Addiction Counseling from University of Providence Montana and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Providence Montana. Ruxandra has a holistic Adlerian perspective and specializes in co-occurring disorders and trauma. Her graduate research focused on improving treatment for individuals with reactive attachment disorders. 

Ruxandra enjoys reading, knitting, hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends.

Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor in our Boise office. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University in 2020 and has worked in the mental health field since 2019. With a profound curiosity of the innerworkings of the mind since she was young, Sarah’s drive in counseling is to provide a safe space for growth and exploration through cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution focused therapy; especially for those who have experienced traumas, severe anxiety, and depression. Outside of counseling, Sarah enjoys reading, gaming with her boys, baking, camping, and spending time on the coast. 

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Becca received her Master of Social Work from Boise State University in 2023 and works out of our Boise location. She has been in the mental health field for the last four years providing support services through our community. Becca is passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQ+ folks, and those who are struggling with trauma. Her favorite part of working with clients is creating deep connections and celebrating their successes with them as they reach their personal goals in therapy. When Becca is not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog. She also enjoys sewing, creating art, and playing video games.

Duncan is a Licensed Master Social Worker in our Boise office. He has worked as a counselor since August of 2022 and is ASAM certified. Duncan primarily uses CBT, solution-focused brief therapy, and DBT to provide treatment for a variety of mental health issues including: substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, mania, personality disorders, anger management issues, autism spectrum disorder, and psychosis. Duncan says one of the most rewarding parts of this work is watching the progress his clients make in therapy. When not working with clients, Duncan spends his free time playing tennis and watching sports.

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Martin (“Marty”) started his career in the mental health field as a peer support specialist in 2018. Through his work as a Peer Support Specialist, Marty has provided many services in our community, offering support, hope, opportunities, and tools to the clients he serves. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Northwest Nazarene University in 2023. Marty is continuing his educational career and is currently enrolled in the Masters of Social Work Program at NNU. Family is incredibly important to Marty and he has 7 children and 11 grandchildren. On the weekends, when he is not working or studying, you might find Marty out kayaking on one of our local lakes.

Kayla is a social work intern who received her Bachelor's in social work from Boise State University in 2023. She is currently working on obtaining her Master's in social work at the University of Nevada, Reno where she has focused her research on military trauma and separation. Kayla aims to help her clients reach their highest potential by utilizing humanistic and strength-based approaches. Outside of her time here at Human Supports of Idaho, you can find Kayla camping in the foothills with her GSP puppy and using her LSW to serve the Idaho Homeless Veteran population.

Kevin completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the College of Idaho in 2017. He is currently working on his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and looks forward to completing his program in the fall of 2024. Kevin is a community-based provider and a member of the mental health court program. Working with this underserved population, Kevin focuses his work on diversity, compassion, and each individual’s pursuit of happiness. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two dogs (a pit-bull and dalmatian). He also enjoys camping, socializing with friends, playing board games, and watching movies (usually one he has seen for the 100th time). Kevin’s favorite form of self-care is playing video games.