The Team
Our team is committed to helping you achieve your mental health goals. With over 30 years of combined experience, we are here to help you on your journey.
Michele Gallegos
LCPC, RPT-S
Michele Gallegos is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor in the State of Idaho. She has intensive training in Animal Assisted Therapy and Equine Therapy. She earned her Master of Science Degree in Counseling from Northwest Nazarene University. In a comfortable and supportive atmosphere, she offers a highly personalized approach tailored to meet her clients' individual needs to help them attain the personal growth and healing they wish to achieve.
Amanda Juker
LMSW
What are you hoping to experience in this journey? I will walk with you. As a Licensed Master of Social Work, my approach is eclectic, drawing from a variety of therapeutic perspectives to provide personalized and effective support. By integrating different methodologies, we can tailor each session to meet your unique needs, ensuring a holistic and flexible approach to therapy. Together, we will work towards your emotional well-being and personal growth, empowering you to lead a fulfilling and balanced life.
Laura Gray
LPC
Hello! My name is Laura Gray. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) focusing on caring for kids and their families. I graduated from Northwest Nazarene University with my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with an emphasis in play therapy in 2023. Working with children requires a special heart and a willingness to understand how children make sense of the world. I am currently working toward finishing requirements for the Registered Play Therapist credential through the American Play Therapy Association. Play is the language kids speak and how they make sense of the world around them. Play therapy allows kids to process events and challenges in their lives in a language they understand. In this space, I often invite clients to use creative techniques such as art, journaling, sandtray, and more to support my clients in expressing themselves in a way that feels right for them. I love what I do and feel truly honored to be trusted with my clients' stories and the skills to help support them on their journeys.
Brooke Ballenberg
LPC, NCC
Brooke is a graduate of Idaho State University and has earned her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Before joining Tranquility Counseling Service, Brooke has gained extensive clinical knowledge in the criminal justice system through her work at a court mandated treatment center in Boise. Brooke believes in second chances for everyone and works to develop a space that is nonjudgmental, accepting, open and genuine. She knows the most important part of the therapeutic process is feeling seen and heard. Brooke utilizes a person centered approach, cognitive behavioral framework, motivational interviewing and more to help clients feel empowered to be their most authentic self. Brooke is an LGBTQ+ affirming counselor and her professional interests include; mental health concerns, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, identity, and relationships.
Talia Wagner
LPC
Bio coming soon
Alisha K. Hurlbert - Hurlbert Counseling
LCPC, LMHC
Whatever the pain or struggle, learning to come home to yourself, understand your own nervous system - the heart of your lived experience - enables you to connect with, respond to, & enliven your whole person in really incredible ways. Freeing you to let go of pain & suffering & move towards ever-increasing healing & well-being. Able to be your best more. My approach is highly relational & I have a Christian worldview. My intention is for you to feel seen, cared for & believed in. Treatment is tailored specifically for you. With a combo of approaches including DBT, the Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology & Christian spiritual formation we can work together to figure out what's most helpful for you.
Our Animal Partners
Meet the four-legged therapy partners at Tranquility Counseling Service (Bios coming soon)
Tonka
Therapy Dog In Training
Bear
Canine Admin Assistant - Greets our clients with tail wags and kisses. Specializes in rolling over for belly scratches and eating all the treats.