Meet Our Team
Clinician Support Team
Our clinical team of therapists was founded in 2020 with the mission to provide specialized treatment for first responders and military personnel. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges these individuals face, our therapists are highly trained in trauma-informed therapy, offering tailored support to help clients navigate the mental and emotional demands of their roles. We are dedicated to creating a safe, confidential space where first responders and military personnel can receive the compassionate, expert care they deserve to maintain their mental well-being and resilience.
We are trusted among agencies such as III-A, Code 4 Northwest, First Responder Wellness, The Red & Blue Foundation, and Protector’s Peak.
Our clinicians take most commercial insurances, including Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence, and EAP III-A. Finances should not be a barrier to treatment, so our clinicians will help secure funds for therapy if needed.
How To Reach Out
Please read about our qualified clinicians below, and reach out to one that you think may be a good fit. We’ll help you from there!
*When contacting our clinicians, please indicate that you are a first responder, first responder spouse, or seeking care for a first responder’s child (if they are listed as a clinician working with children) as this will help ensure expedited scheduling.
North Idaho Counseling Center
Founder of FRCST, COO, Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician, CISM Provider
(951) 751-7175
8596 Wayne Dr., Hayden, ID 83835
Nicole Nestor-Gray, M.A. LMFT
Nicole Nestor-Gray is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice in Hayden, Idaho. She spent 19 years in private practice and has been involved in the Mental Health field since 1989. Nicole is a Clinical Fellow with American Association of Marriage, Family Therapist. She has worked in both the USA and Canada serving all populations but has specialized in the treatment of trauma since 1997. She has had tremendous success in treating PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and Panic Disorder in adults and children using EMDR and A.R.T.
Nicole was Trained in EMDR in 1997 and utilizes EMDR regularly to help her clients reach their therapeutic goals. She is also an EMDR Consultant and an EMDRIA Approved EMDR Training Provider. Nicole has been acknowledged for her work with first responders and military personnel. She Chairs the local First Responders Clinician Support team. She is a trusted therapist with First Responders Wellness Center, Code 4 NW and III-A. She also assists in local debriefings for local law enforcement and fire agencies.
Flourish Counseling
FRCST Chief of Logistics, Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician, CISM Provider
(208) 755-1641
13403 N. Government Way Ste 307, Hayden, ID 83835
flourishcounselingcda@gmail.com
www.flourishcounselingcda.com/
*Please indicate that you are seeking care for a first responder’s child as this will help ensure expedited scheduling.
Lindsey Petrick, LCSW
Hi, I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Hayden, Idaho, and I’m passionate about helping people work through the challenges and life experiences that may be weighing them down. Whether you’re carrying the impact of past trauma, navigating current stress, or feeling stuck in patterns that longer serve you, my goal is to walk alongside you as you find relief, clarity, and a renewed sense of self.
In addition to working with the general population, I specialize in supporting first responders. I understand the unique stress, exposure to trauma, and demands that come with serving on the front lines, and I provide a safe, confidential space where you can process experiences without judgment and strengthen your emotional resilience.
I have worked with individuals facing trauma, complex trauma, attachment wounds, codependency, mood disorders, anxiety, and panic disorders. I know that no two people are alike, which is why I draw from a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a plan that fits your unique needs and goals.
Transformations Counseling
Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician, CISM Provider
(208) 661-6190
610 W. Hubbard St., Ste 128, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
dkelsey@transformationscounseling.net
www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/diana-lynn-kelsey-coeur-d-alene-id/236734
Diana Kelsey, LCPC
I am Diana Kelsey, owner and operator of Transformations Counseling LLC, located in beautiful downtown Coeur d’ Alene. I graduated from the University of Idaho in 2007 with a Masters degree in Counseling and Human Services. As a Mental Health Therapist, I bring more than 17 years experience to counseling individuals of various ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. I am a compassionate, solutions-oriented helper, dedicated to providing exceptional care and devising creative treatment plans for children and adults dealing with a variety of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
I began my counseling career with Children’s Village as the Program Director and later worked for Innercept Residential Treatment Center as a Clinical Supervisor and therapist. Through my work with these esteemed institutions, I realized my larger purpose of serving my community by specializing in the individualized treatment of trauma. I opened my private practice in 2019 and most recently I have been honored to work more exclusively with First Responders and their families. I am a licensed Clinical Trauma Therapist with an additional EMDR Certification. In my spare time, I love exploring the great outdoors with my husband, spending time with our six children, and attending birthday parties throughout the year for all thirteen of our grandchildren. I am an avid hiker and runner and I am always refreshed after a trek around my favorite hiking spot, Tubbs Hill.
Cultivation Counseling (CDA Location)
Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician
(208) 252-5239
211 Coeur d’Alene Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
anna@collegesupportnw.com
*Please identify that you are seeking care for a first responder’s child.
Anna Swezey, LPC
Anna is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with youth ages 10 and up, particularly middle and high school students who have experienced trauma. She has a special interest in supporting children of first responders, recognizing the unique stressors these families face. Anna’s work is rooted in building trusting relationships, followed by integrating EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, and expressive techniques such as art and play therapy to support healing. She tailors counseling sessions to each child’s unique interests and needs with the intent to make therapy both effective and engaging. She believes that healing happens best when kids feel connected, safe, and empowered in the therapeutic relationship.
In addition to her clinical degree, she holds a Master’s in School Counseling and brings over ten years of experience working in youth mental health. Her background includes roles in middle and high schools, teen crisis overnight shelter, and supporting youth in foster care.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys recreating in the woods on her bike or skis, relaxing through baking and gardening, and spending time with friends and family. Anna is located at the Coeur d’Alene Cultivation Counseling Office. The best way to contact Anna is via email or text.
Laura Taylor, MSW, LCSW, CSAT-C
Anchored Support, LLC
Trauma Therapist, EMDR Intensive Clinician
(208) 818-2619
ltaylorlcsw@gmail.com
www.anchoredsupport.com
1910 Northwest Blvd, Suite 201,
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Laura Taylor, MSW, LCSW, CSAT-C is a highly trained clinician committed to serving first responders and their families, honoring the courage and sacrifices they make each day. Laura brings 20+ years of EMDR experience and advanced trainings to her practice as an EMDRIA Certified Therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant.
Laura started her mental health career in 1997 and worked in a variety of settings before starting her private practice, Anchored Support LLC, in 2010. Laura is passionate about helping clients work through "the stuck causing the yuck" in their lives. At Anchored Support, she creates a calm, trusting and confidential environment grounded in faith, hope and respect for all clients. She integrates EMDR with complementary tools and modalities, crafting individualized treatment plans for each client.
Unique to the First Responder Clinician Support Team, Laura offers EMDR intensives, which are extended and/or more frequent sessions over a condensed period, allowing for deeper, more focused trauma processing in less calendar time. This format can help first responders make meaningful therapeutic gains without prolonged interruption to their demanding schedules. As someone who understands the unique pressures of first responder professions - cumulative stress, on duty trauma, moral injury, burnout - Laura's intensive approach is tailored to meet both the intensity and the rhythms of this work. Her goal is to support each person's resilience, ease the burden of traumatic memories, and help clients carry on stronger, clearer, feeling more freedom and more anchored in their life and service.
Cedar Creek Counseling
Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician, CISM Provider
(208) 625-8617
linda-leonard.clientsecure.me
1224 N. Idaho St. #3 (Lower Level), Post Falls, ID 83854
Linda Leonard, LCSW, LICSW
Linda Leonard, LCSW, LICSW is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience supporting first responders and over 25 years in a variety of other specialty areas. As part of the First Responder Clinician Support Team of North Idaho, contractor for LNI, and private practice clinician she is committed to providing compassionate and professional care to those who serve our communities. She offers both in person as well as virtual sessions depending on your preference.
Linda is skilled in EMDR, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and a range of other evidence-based modalities, allowing her to adapt to your unique needs. She is licensed in Idaho, Washington, and Utah and her office is located in Post Falls, Idaho.
Grit and Valor Wellness Services
Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician, CISM Provider
solepedrosa.n@gmail.com
*Telehealth only
Natalia Sole-Pedrosa, LCSW
Natalia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep commitment to supporting the mental health and well-being of first responders. Since 2020, she has specialized as a trauma therapist providing care to those who serve on the front lines of our communities.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Fullerton. Natalia is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective, evidence-based therapy for healing trauma.
Her work often takes her directly into departments, where she provides emergency mental health services, including Critical Incident Stress Debriefs, as part of the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) framework. Natalia is dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for first responders to process difficult experiences and begin the path toward healing.
As a proud first responder spouse, Natalia is passionate about giving back to those who give so much.
Clearing the Path Therapy LLC
Trauma Therapist, EMDR Clinician
(619) 630-8033
(208) 268-6537
prestonlmft@prestonherdt.com
www.prestonherdt.com
2005 Ironwood Parkway, Ste 224
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
ID LMFT #10502
WA LF61660114
Preston Herdt, LMFT
Hi, my name is Preston Herdt, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. I am the owner of Clearing the Path Therapy LLC and I am licensed locally in Idaho and Washington.
I received my Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from California Baptist University and my Masters in Clinical Psychology with an
emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I utilized Emotionally Focused Therapy and am certified in EMDR, where I support couples and individuals with trauma, challenges in their marriage, and challenges with communicating in their relationships.
I have a passion for helping First Responders and their families as I am a part of a First Responder family. I know how difficult the job
can be for different members of the family, and in my work I want to support through helping First Responders process what they face on a day to day basis through EMDR, and increasing healthy communication throughout the family.
Outside of being a therapist, I am a Christian, a father, and a husband, and I enjoy spending time with my family, watching sports, and BBQing.
Joanie Dwyer
Grief Counselor
(208) 929-4691
joaniejdwyer@outlook.com
Joanie Dwyer is a Wolfelt Certified Grief Counselor and grief educator. She has over 17 years of experience as a counselor and pastoral care associate. Joanie has a passion for companioning people through the process of healing from the devastating pain of loss of any kind. She leads several grief groups at the Kroc center throughout the year. She is available to first responders and their families in times of loss. If you need Joanie to come sit with your family to help facilitate your healing feel free to reach out.