Welcome to Rule & Associates

Our professional staff is selectively chosen and trained by Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and practice owner, Alicia Rule.  Alicia  began her first social work role in 1995. Since then, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and in American Ethnic Studies, Master’s in Social Work and an additional credential in School Social Work. She also earned a certificate in youth mental health.  She previously worked as a Child Protective Worker, Supervisor, Policy Administrator and Trainer in child welfare. Alicia has managed many social work programs over the years and has partnered with several universities and the Public Child Welfare Training Academy in Southern California to teach and train social work students and professionals.  She has been honored with the privilege of being a social worker from birth to death and every stage in between. Her passion for adoption has led to experience with all facets of the adoption experience. She has also supported families through the fertility journey, severe medical needs, special needs, postpartum and hospice. She is incredibly proud of this team and grateful every day for the lives they are changing. 

Dr. Gregory Mabry is a psychiatric nurse practitioner in addition to his background as a clinical social worker and psychologist, and as such can prescribe and manage medication. He specializes in trauma, PTSD, suicide prevention, resilience, and the behavioral health needs of service members, veterans, first responders, and their families. His clinical approach integrates evidence-based practice with a deep understanding of the psychological impact of high-stress and high-demand environments.

He is a U.S. Army Major and 12-year combat veteran with service in Iraq and Afghanistan, bringing extensive leadership and clinical expertise to Rule & Associates. In the Army, he served as a Behavioral Science Officer and Deputy Chief of Behavioral Health at Fort Campbell, supporting soldiers, and their children and families through deployment, reintegration, and major life transitions.

Dr. Mabry has contributed to academic work on military mental health and PTSD and has received national recognition, including induction into the National ROTC Hall of Fame. He is committed to delivering practical, compassionate, and results-oriented care that promotes stability, resilience, and lasting recovery. Dr. Mabry is only accepting current therapy patients of Rule and Associates at this time. 

Casey specializes in pediatric mental health with training in TheraPlay, Compassion Focused Therapy and Functional Family Therapy. He is a fully trained Registered Play Therapist by the Association of Play Therapusts- an extensive training and radistinction in WA. You will often find him using tools like the therapeutic sandbox, puppets or games because he understands that play is the language of children. But, his expertise reaches into the family structure as well as using Gottman’s lens to practice couples therapy because he appreciates outcomes based research. Casey is contracted with most insurance plans including Premera, Regence, Kaiser, many Blue Cross plans. Please call our office or your insurance company for verification.  Casey is not accepting new clients at this time. 

Marian is now placed full time in Nooksack Valley Schools With the Rule and Associates Team, where she has been working for the past several years. At Rule and Associates, we offer tailored therapy sessions designed to meet your student’s unique behavioral health needs. Our experienced team provides a safe, welcoming environment where your student can explore their feelings and find solutions. 

Hannah is a results-focused mental health professional who helps clients make measurable progress in managing life challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and stability. She holds a master’s degree in addiction recovery and specializes in reducing anxiety and depression symptoms, supporting life transitions, improving relationship functioning, strengthening stress management skills, and preventing substance use escalation. She uses a collaborative, client-centered, evidence-based approach focused on clear, trackable progress aligned with each client’s goals.

She has experience working with adolescents and adults in both clinical and school-based settings, including Ferndale Schools, where clients improved coping skills, emotional regulation, and their ability to manage academic, social, and personal demands. In clinical work, she has helped clients replace maladaptive thoughts and behaviors with healthier patterns, leading to reduced substance use risk, improved decision-making, and stronger recovery outcomes.

Hannah is committed to providing a structured, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered. At Rule & Associates, she focuses on measurable outcomes by helping clients build self-awareness, develop practical coping strategies, reduce risk factors for substance use, and achieve sustained improvements in functioning, stability, and overall well-being. Hannah is located on the school campuses of Nooksack School district. 

AJ is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) and retired United States

Navy veteran with 21 years of honorable military service. I have more than 16 years of

experience in behavioral health, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and addiction

recovery. My work focuses on supporting individuals, couples, children, and families

through life transitions, relationship challenges, reintegration, and grief. I have extensive

experience in acute psychiatric care, risk assessment, safety planning, and community

resource coordination. As a therapist, I utilize evidence-based approaches including

CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, family systems counseling, and motivational

interviewing. I also serve in community leadership and crisis response roles, supporting

individuals impacted by trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges. My passion is

helping people build resilience, discover their strengths, and create meaningful change

in their lives.

Grace earned her Master’s degreee in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Saybrook University. She has experience working with teenagers, adults, and couples navigating challenges such as trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life-transitions, and family/relationship dynamics, including divorce. She provides trauma-informed and affirming care for neurodivergent individuals. She uses an integrative therapeutic style, drawing from various theoretical orientations and techniques to meet the unique needs of each client. Grace's framework is grounded in a humanistic and person-centered approach that fosters a supportive, non-judgmental space for healing and growth. Grace is contracted with most insurance plans, including Premera, Regence, Kaiser, Aetna and more. Please contact our office or your insurance company to check your plan. 

Sarah Sandino is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Grand Canyon University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Purdue University. Her Colombian background has shaped her appreciation for cultural identity and the importance of feeling understood in the therapeutic process. She is passionate about supporting teens and young adults as they navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and personal growth. She uses a person-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, authenticity, and creating a safe, supportive environment for clients. As a bilingual therapist, Sarah offers therapy in both English and Spanish and is dedicated to providing culturally responsive care for diverse communities and helping clients build confidence, resilience and meaningful change in their lives.

Christi has a Master’s in Counseling from Northern Arizona University, an EdS in Education from Liberty University, and a Bachelor's of Science in Criminal Justice. She has many years of experience working with folks with all types of mental health challenges, including children living in foster care with behavioral, cognitive, and physical barriers/disorders, people struggling with addiction and those in recovery. She has decades of experience in the behavioral health field.
Christi is contracted with most major insurances plans. 

John is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) with a Masters degree in Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. His treatment approach is founded on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), an evidence based modality which emphasizes grounding in the present moment, acceptance of difficult inner experiences, and connecting with values in order to enhance agency and engage in life-affirming actions. He has extensive experience working with neurodiverse individuals, as well as those facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and traumatic experiences. He also has nearly two decades of experience in mindfulness techniques, particularly Qi Gong, a form of moving meditation similar to Tai Chi and Yoga. He sees adults and teens individually, as well as couples sessions and family therapy with kids age 14+.

Jessica is an Associate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for walking alongside children and families in schools, homes, and now in a therapy room where real healing happens.

Jessica earned her Master's in Social Work from Boston University and brings a strong foundation in child welfare work to every session. She works with a variety of ages, with specialized experience in childhood trauma and child welfare. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and attachment-based approaches, meeting each person where they are and building from there.

One thing you'll notice quickly about Jessica: she believes healing doesn't always look like talking. She incorporates expressive arts as a therapeutic modality, offering a creative, embodied pathway for those who find words hard to reach. For younger clients especially, she draws on play therapy, knowing that play is often where children feel most free to show you who they are.

Jessica is deeply committed to helping people of all ages find their footing. Whether she is working with children and families or with adults who are trying to make sense of who they are and the experiences that have shaped them, she shows up with the same warmth, curiosity, and genuine care. Healing looks different for everyone, and she'd be honored to be part of your journey.

Hello! I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) with a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. I work with individuals and couples of all ages, through all stages and transitions of life. I have training in Lifespan Integration and am currently working toward certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. 

I believe each person carries a deep knowing that can guide healing and growth in a therapeutic relationship.   Since words can sometimes fall short in expressing deep emotions or trauma, I incorporate somatic awareness, mindfulness, relational psychotherapy and play into the therapeutic process as we explore how your past and present experiences shape your relationships and your sense of self.

I have also had my own personal life triumphs and challenges in the realm of marriage, parenting, relocation, miscarriage, homeschooling, domestic violence, spiritual abuse, death and divorce.  Prior to becoming a therapist, I have had careers as an animal scientist, and as a Waldorf preschool teacher. These life experiences deeply inform how I show up in the therapy room—with empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for the complexity of each person’s story.  I look forward to the possibility of working with you.  

Rebecca is known for her friendly and warm approach.  She joins us with a master’s degree in social work from Boise State University and brings a trauma informed perspective. She is trained in EMDR and incorporates elements from multiple evidence-based interventions such as Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Family Therapy, DBT, Exposure Response Prevention (ERP), as well as other modalities that incorporate the power of mindfulness. Rebecca has worked with clients in various life stages and especially enjoys working with middle school, high school, and college-aged clients. Rebecca is passionate about helping those who have untreated anxiety or depression and are struggling from the effects of mental health decline. Rebecca’s experience includes helping clients in crisis with anxiety, depression, intrusive thoughts, and PTSD. She believes in the value of therapeutic interventions that support youth and their families. Clients feel safe, accepted, and supported while utilizing their own strengths. Rebecca is contracted with most major insurance plans.

Dan holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He has a background supporting neurodiverse individuals and brings a deep curiosity about what makes each person unique. His clinical work is grounded in person-centered, relational care, with an emphasis on safety, creativity, and connection in the therapeutic process. Dan draws from a range of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based, Attachment-Focused, and Existential therapy. He believes that healing happens through authentic relationships and works to honor the whole experience of each individual. Dan creates a space of warmth, respect, and hope as clients explore what helps them grow.

Belsa has a long history of working with children, teens, and young adults in educational, treatment, and community-based settings. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, with a special interest in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. She brings a calm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to the counseling process. 

Kristal is a highly skilled and empathetic professional with a Master’s in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. She has additional certification in Positive Parenting Program (PPP). She has supervised and worked in nearly all facets of family and individual work including substance use disorder. She’s also earned two years toward her Ph.D at Antioch University and has worked for over 16 years in mental health, including in Family Preservation Services. Disorder Treatment and Intensive Outpatient care teams for several decades. She enjoys working with a variety of aged from young children to adults and everywhere in between. She is contracted with most insurances.

 As a couple and family therapy intern, I take an attachment-based, systemic approach that recognizes the powerful role relationships play in healing and growth. I strive to provide culturally responsive, inclusive, and affirming care for people of all backgrounds, including BIPOC communities and LGBTQ+ individuals and families. My years in a demanding corporate career, combined with the ongoing experience of parenting both a teenager and an emerging adult, have given me a firsthand understanding of anxiety, stress, life transitions, and the challenges of trying to be the parent you hope to be. I am especially passionate about supporting parents, grandparents, and partnerships of all kinds in building stronger connections, and I bring warmth, authenticity, and humor to the therapeutic process.

Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Seattle Pacific University and a Master of Education from Western Washington University. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Substance Use Disorders at Colorado Christian University.

After working as an educator with court-involved youth in an alternative high school setting and providing therapeutic support to survivors of sex trafficking and individuals recovering from substance use disorders and process addictions, Jane brings a compassionate, trauma-informed perspective to counseling that emphasizes each person's strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth.

Drawing from an existential perspective, Jane integrates evidence-based approaches, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices, while working collaboratively with clients to build a trusting therapeutic relationship grounded in mutual respect, healthy boundaries, and the belief that meaningful, lasting change is possible.

Duffy holds his master’s in clinical mental health counseling after spending a year studying Internal Family Systems (IFS). His clinical lens is rooted in a deep appreciation for existential-humanism. By taking a person-centered view of relating to people, meeting his clients where they are in the moment, and in their relationships, you can expect warmth, non-judgment, acceptance, and curiosity. He skillfully creates a safe space to explore your problems, fears, and challenges. Duffy is contracted with Molina, Provider One, and Community Health Plan of Washington.

Following an early career in veterinary medicine, Amy became involved with the local grassroots mental health organization NAMI Whatcom, where her passion for the mental health profession was reaffirmed. She has been actively involved with the organization for nearly 10 years and is committed to advocating for improved access to mental health support and education in the community. Following this passion, Amy is currently pursuing a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling from Prescott College.

Amy adopts a holistic, collaborative, person-centered approach that emphasizes meeting clients exactly where they are at, and empowering them to recognize and build upon their own unique strengths and wisdom. She emphasizes a therapeutic relationship rooted in curiosity, acceptance, trust, empathy, and unconditional positive regard toward clients, and provides compassionate, trauma-informed care.

Incorporating somatic practices, nature, and adventure into her work, Amy creates a safe, supportive environment where meaningful, lasting healing and growth can take place. She enjoys counseling a wide variety of client populations, with a special interest in working with children, teens, and young adults.

Outside of her professional life, Amy enjoys hiking, kayaking, and a variety of other outdoor activities that allow her to connect with nature and embrace her playful, adventurous side, spending time with her 4-legged (and one 3-legged) companions, connecting with loved ones over shared interests and the friendly competition of card and board games, and nurturing her introverted side through her writing or getting lost in a captivating book.

Kaya is a graduate from Catawba College with her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kaya brings over five years of unique experience and an effective attitude and perspective to her work with Rule & Associates. In practice, Kaya emphasizes her therapeutic relationships with empathy, insightfulness, and an accommodating nature. Additionally, Kaya highlights personal choice and responsibility to promote critical thinking and autonomy within client's lives. Kaya specializes in adolescents and adults who struggle with self-esteem, empowerment issues, anxiety, and depression.

I believe that each person carries an inner healer, and my role is to walk alongside clients as they reconnect with their own capacity for growth and change. I offer a nonjudgmental, supportive space and work from an integrative, systems-oriented perspective that is non-pathologizing and honors the broader contexts shaping our lives. I am currently completing my graduate training in Marriage and Family Therapy at Antioch University, Seattle, and work with individuals, couples, and families, tailoring therapy to the unique needs, relationships, and goals present in each situation. My approach is especially informed by somatic and mindfulness-based practices, and I also draw from IFS, EFT, CBT, and attachment-based modalities. I approach therapy with a sense of reverence for life’s natural rhythms, offering steadiness during times of uncertainty, loss, and transition, when meaning is still taking shape and the way forward has yet to reveal itself.

 "Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” Mary Oliver

Stacy Reynolds offers a warm, relational approach to therapy grounded in curiosity, creativity, and respect for each person’s lived experience. She works with individuals of all ages navigating grief, depression, anxiety, caregiver burden, identity exploration, and major life transitions. Her style is collaborative, person-centered, and often playful—rooted in the belief that healing happens through connection, self-expression, and compassionate presence.

Stacy draws from humanistic-existential theory, mindfulness practices, and expressive arts therapy, integrating somatic and creative modalities to support clients in reconnecting with their resilience, values, and voice. With a background in the performing arts—including theater, music, and voice—she brings a unique perspective to her work, exploring singing, sound, and somatic vocalization as tools for grounding and self-discovery.

She is currently completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Prescott College, where her studies have focused on complicated grief, ambiguous loss, somatic vocal interventions, and embodied awareness. Stacy continues to deepen her training in expressive arts therapy, mindfulness, and somatic practices, with a passion for helping clients find meaning, healing, and wholeness—even amid life’s most complex moments.

Mel has a very steady demeanor and warm approach that instantly makes you feel comfortable. Her experience with parents and other adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and big life transitions Is helpful to many. She is highly effective at helping people overcome what they believe are insurmountable odds.

You’ve taken a brave first step in considering counseling! Whether to improve your relationship with your partner, your child, or within yourself, I’ll use a compassion and strength-based approach. I also use the Gottman Method, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Feminist Multicultural Narrative Therapy among others. After a decade of working with children and families, I am completing my master’s in clinical mental health counseling at the University of the Cumberlands. I am a proud wife, mom, and outdoor enthusiast. If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be honored to walk this path with you. Please reach out for my availability or more information.

I believe that counseling is about creating a space where people feel heard, respected, and understood. I am currently earning my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with a specialization in Child and Adolescent Counseling. I approach my work through a feminist, person-centered lens and draw from cognitive-behavioral techniques, while remaining flexible and collaborative so that I can meet each client where they are and honor their unique experiences, strengths, and identities. While I enjoy working with clients from all backgrounds and am especially passionate about supporting adolescents and young adults, including members of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. My goal is to help create a space that feels safe, affirming, and welcoming where clients can show up as they are, move at their own pace, and build skills that support growth, resilience, and self-compassion. Outside of counseling, I spend much of my time homeschooling and raising my three children with my partner, alongside our two dogs and four cats. I enjoy reading and listening to books and podcasts, and exploring new hobbies.  

With‬‭ a‬‭ strong‬‭ background‬‭ as‬‭ a‬‭ licensed‬‭ therapeutic‬‭ foster‬‭ parent‬‭ and‬‭ extensive‬‭ experience‬‭ working‬‭ with‬‭ at-risk, homeless,‬‭ and‬‭ incarcerated‬‭ youth,‬‭ Jessica‬‭ brings‬‭ deep‬‭ insight‬‭ and‭ compassionate‬‭ care‬‭ into‬‭ providing trauma-informed,‬‭ client-centered‬‭ care‬‭ that‬‭ fosters‬‭ resilience,‬‭ personal‬‭ growth,‬‭ and‬‭ emotional‬‭ healing.‬‭ As‬‭ a‬‭ mother‬‭ of‬‭ five,‬‭ step-parent,‬‭ and‬‭ previous‬‭ foster‬ parent,‬‭ she‬‭ enjoys‬‭ working‬‭ with‬‭ youth‬‭ and‬‭ is‬‭ passionate‬‭ about‬‭ encouraging‬‭ and‬‭ supporting‬ women‬‭ through‬‭ motherhood‬‭ and‬‭ other‬‭ family‬‭ and‬‭ life‬‭ challenges.‬‭ Her‬‭ primary‬‭ therapeutic‬‭ modalities‬‭ include‬‭ Humanistic‬‭ Therapy,‬‭ Cognitive‬‭ Behavioral‬‭ Therapy,‬‭ and‬ Solution-Focused‬‭ Brief‬‭ Therapy.

With a deep reverence for the human experience, Kyle partners with clients by blending the science of the mind with profound clinical empathy for life’s challenges and complex transitions. He creates a safe, warm space that allows individuals to cultivate resilience at their own pace. Meeting clients where they are, Kyle explores how neurobiology, development, and cultural factors influence well-being. Utilizing an integrative, holistic framework, he combines Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with psychodynamic and systemic family models to help clients reshape thought patterns and navigate complex relationship dynamics. His versatile practice also incorporates trauma interventions, addiction recovery, and telehealth. Kyle is currently completing his clinical hours as a Master's intern, pursuing his Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University.

Welcome! I am a counseling intern completing my graduate training at the University of the Cumberlands. My approach is grounded in a warm, non-judgmental, person-centered philosophy, with a strong commitment to feminist and multicultural values. I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space where clients are supported in exploring meaning, identity, and personal agency within the context of their lived experiences and cultural identities. I bring a strong foundation in mindfulness and meditation skills, and also have significant experience in substance use treatment and as a Licensed Massage Therapist with a focus on CranioSacral Therapy, a somatic grounding modality. These experiences continue to shape a deeply holistic perspective to growth, including attunement to nervous system regulation, the mind-body connection, and the role of cultivating safety, trust, and compassion within the therapeutic process. While I enjoy working with people from all backgrounds, some of my therapeutic interests include group facilitation, play therapy with children, working with elders, and supporting folks experiencing life transitions of all kinds.

I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Bellevue University, a CACREP-accredited program. As a counselor, I am committed to providing compassionate, inclusive, and trauma-informed care. My goal is to create a safe, respectful space where clients feel understood, empowered, and supported as they explore their experiences.

I have a special interest in working with individuals navigating grief, loss, trauma, and anxiety. I honor each client’s unique story and focus on helping them build connection, resilience, meaning, and a deeper sense of self.

I work from a person-centered, relational framework, meeting clients where they are in the moment and responding with warmth, acceptance, and curiosity. My therapeutic approach is grounded in humanistic and emotion-focused principles. I draw from Person-Centered Therapy and integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to meet each client’s unique needs. 

Outside of work, I enjoy participating in local nature groups, biking, reading, art, music, sewing, crafts, and baking.

Meagan Wheeler is a counseling intern completing her graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Prescott College. Her work is trauma-informed, somatic, and rooted in ancestral and narrative traditions. Utilizing grounding techniques, breathwork and vocalization, and Brainspotting, she supports clients in exploring how identity forms within systems, histories, and the body. Meagan has experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, teens navigating addiction, providing library service in the carceral system, as well as supporting individuals through perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. She brings sensitivity to chronic illness, neurodivergence, and marginalization, and welcomes clients into a space where complexity is honored and new possibilities for self-understanding and connection can emerge.

I am a counseling intern in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at the University of the Cumberlands. Grounded in my own healing journey, my clinical lens integrates a person-centered perspective informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), allowing me to balance deep attunement with structured, evidence-based strategies. I approach therapy with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for each client’s lived experience, especially during periods of identity transition or reconstruction. My work is guided by a commitment to create a steady, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their inner world and build meaningful change.

I am currently a graduate student in a Master of Science program for Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Eastern Oregon University. I bring to this practice a general understanding of the human condition and strong sense of developmental stages having an extensive background in pediatric and adult Occupational Therapy. My therapeutic approach involves the use of culturally relevant evidence-based modalities including Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational Cultural Theory (RCT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). The diversity of my toolkit allows for holistic individualization and client centered practice focusing on the uniqueness and variety of my client base. I place the importance of safety, judgement free, and unconditional support as a priority allowing clients to feel empowered in their therapeutic journey towards wellness. Exploring challenges and identifying individual strengths with the purpose of creating personal motivation and resilience is something I believe cultivates a healthy therapeutic alliance rooted in trust and mutual respect. To that end, facilitation of a meaningful, effective, and lasting experience is the ultimate goal.

I am currently completing the internship portion of a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Antioch University. As a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional counselor with seven years of experience, I have extensive experience in supporting individuals navigating substance use challenges. My experience includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and developing tailored treatment plans. I believe that creating a safe, trusting environment is the foundation of growth. To help clients achieve their goals, I integrate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to help identify and restructure negative thought patterns. My approach is also informed by a Strengths-Based perspective, highlighting resilience and empowering clients to utilize their existing resources to create positive change.

Frances is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University. Before entering the counseling profession, she worked as a pharmacist and later built and operated her own pet care and residential cleaning businesses. Frances takes a person-centered, trauma-informed approach and draws from evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and strengths-based interventions. She is committed to creating a collaborative, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.

Within her practice, Hannah offers a safe and welcoming environment for individuals, couples, and families where clients feel seen, heard, and understood while working through life’s complexities. With her integrative approach pulling from existential-humanism, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Family Therapy, she values being an accepting, authentic, and curious person-centered therapist that blends deep emotional processing while exploring themes around meaning, isolation, and personal responsibility. As she is currently pursuing her master’s in marriage, couple, and family counseling at George Fox University, she continues to deepen her belief that healing occurs through increased client self-awareness, an attuned therapeutic relationship, and a space to explore new ways to relate. 

As a clinical intern through Antioch University, I bring a fresh and up-to-date perspective into the counseling office. I am drawn towards approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as relational and somatic work. My practice emphasizes the importance of an authentic therapeutic relationship- in other words, our relationship will remain and inform the core of the work we do together. I have experience working with children in an equine-assisted learning environment and love to bring creative approaches to my work with all my clients.

Hi, I’m Kenzie! I am currently completing my MSW at Boise State. Here at Rule and Associates, I am dedicated to offering a steady space where you can finally catch your breath, whether you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, anxiety, grief, financial stress, or the weight of caretaking and societal expectations.

 I understand how easily life can shift into an exhausting survival mode, and my clinical lens was deeply shaped by my years as a housing case manager, where I learned the importance of meeting people where they are in the moment.

I incorporate trauma-informed and evidence-based tools such as CBT, DBT, and somatic-based approaches to help you prioritize your well-being. Healing is a collaborative journey, and I would be honored to provide compassionate care as we work towards your goals. 

Jasper brings a strong background in education and career counseling, with experience supporting adolescents and young adults through academic, employment, and life transitions. He has worked as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, supporting individuals with disabilities in navigating employment and education, and as a career counselor in youth development nonprofit settings, where he supported young adults with identity development and goal setting. Drawing on his teaching experience, Jasper values collaboration, clear communication, and a strengths-based approach. His clinical work is informed by Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Jasper is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of the Cumberlands and is passionate about creating a supportive, compassionate, queer-affirming therapeutic space for adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and gender transitions. Jasper supports clients in recognizing their inherent worth, power, and wholeness through a nonjudgmental, strengths-based approach that invites exploration of unprocessed or unfamiliar experiences. 

I believe therapy isn't about arriving somewhere, it's about reconnecting with your strengths, values, and capacity for change to navigate life's journey. My role is to walk alongside you with curiosity, compassion, and authenticity as we explore the stories, relationships, and experiences that have shaped you while discovering new ways of being. I am currently completing my Master's in Couples and Family Therapy at Antioch University and work with individuals, couples, and families through an attachment-based systemic lens, drawing from Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and creative, play-based interventions tailored to your unique needs. Whether through deep contemplation, lighthearted playfulness, or structured examination- my goal is to speak your language and match your rhythm, helping you build the tools, confidence, and self-understanding to navigate whatever trails lie ahead.