Meet The Team

 My earliest memories included noticing suffering, pondering heaven, and recognizing injustice.  I thought every child fell asleep at night wondering what was beyond the physical realm. As soon as I could write, you would find me sending letters of encouragement to someone who was sick or grieving. One might say, I was called to social work.

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 I have lived the majority of my life in the Pacific Northwest; however, I was blessed to experience black-eyed peas, fried chicken, torrential downpours, and the fireflies of the deep south. It was my time in South Carolina that grew my awareness of injustice recognizing the spirit of slavery was very much still alive.  Just a middle schooler without the wisdom, knowledge, or power to make a change, I used what I had to address the condition. With a couple of dozen eggs, I targeted the homes in my neighborhood that harbored people who were racist. (My skills are much more refined now and full of love.) It is from these experiences that I vowed to use the ways I hold power to blaze a way for those who hold less power.

I am blessed to be the Office Manager and training facilitator at Raising Resilience. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and years of experience with teaching and experiential education. I have a passion for helping families and individuals through difficult times. My favorite hobbies are spending time with my kids and hiking.

Working with children has always been my passion from the time I was young, at one point dreaming of being a lawyer for children to advocate for their rights. My mom was inspiring to me, becoming a licensed social worker while raising me and my three brothers as a single parent. I grew up knowing that life had challenges, but I also knew that there are ways to overcome them.

I grew up in Southern California where there is a lot of sunshine, and a lot of diversity. It’s not uncommon to see homeless people on every corner or have someone approach you at the store, begging for some money. As kids my mom taught us to help people, giving them bottles of water or offering some of our groceries. Sharing my resources and talents came naturally to me, and even after I graduated from high school I gave back to the community by coaching cheerleading in my former middle school while taking college courses.

 My move to the pacific northwest started out as a vacation and quickly surprised everyone when I packed my car and relocated to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. I lived with some family friends and finished my associate, then my bachelor’s, then my master’s degree in social work, all the while serving coffee at Dutch Bros. first as barista and then as a manager. I love working with people and find it easy to motivate them to do their best work, and nurture them along the way.

After graduating with my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2020 and passing my licensure exam, I knew I did not only want to be an advocate for what children need, but also help them to heal emotionally from the challenges that life circumstances bring. Children (and adults) sometimes need some extra guidance and care to discover what they need, and my goal is to provide that emotional support so children can advocate for themselves as they mature. My hope is that everyone who walks through the door at Raising Resilience, gets the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual support they need to become the best they can be.

Life can throw some challenging curveballs, leaving us feeling unsure, disconnected, or stuck. My mission is to help my clients sift through their past and current experiences with kindness and care so they can find hope and healing. When it comes to working with young people, I know these moments can shape their lives in big ways. That's why I create a cozy and inviting space for each child, where they can play and be themselves. It's also important to me to involve parents or caregivers in the therapy process, as caregivers serve a vital role in the process of treatment and healing. In addition to working with young people, I am also passionate about working with moms, young adults, and Individuals who are experiencing grief and loss.

My Approach:

• I love learning about each client and their unique needs

• I stay on top of the latest counseling approaches, and I'm always adding new tools to my toolbox

• My counseling modalities are a mix of Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and Attachment Theory.

• I am trained in Level 1 Lifespan Integration for trauma and PTSD.

• I am trained In CBIT for Tic Disorders and Tourette Syndrome.

• I was born and raised in North Idaho and love Coeur d’Alene!

• I am Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Idaho.

Brooke's Bio Coming.....

My name is Jodi and I have been in the social work field for quite some time.  I have worked in a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, grade schools, high schools, with individuals on Medicare and Medicaid completing assessments, and most recently here at Raising Resilience.  I received my undergraduate degree in psychology from Central Washington University and am in the process of finishing my graduate degree in social work from Boise State University. I am your typical Pacific Northwest girl who loves hiking, backpacking, hot springs, and most things that involve the outdoors. I have my pup named Bear who is my true hiking companion.