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.

Brooke was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest and has had the opportunity to live and travel internationally, including spending three years in Japan. Experiencing diverse cultures and communities has shaped her understanding of resilience, family relationships, and the many ways people navigate life's challenges.

 

Growing up, Brooke learned the importance of ethics, courage, and advocacy from her father, whose willingness to stand up for others helped shape her lifelong commitment to justice and service. Those early lessons continue to guide both her personal and professional life.

 

Brooke holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Work. She works with children, caregivers, and families through the Intensive Home and Community Based Services (IHCBS) program at Raising Resilience Holistic Mental Wellness. She is passionate about helping families strengthen connection, build emotional regulation skills, and create environments where children feel safe, supported, and understood.

Her professional interests include domestic violence, trauma, attachment, and high-conflict divorce. Brooke has spent years studying how conflict, adversity, and family stress impact children and is committed to helping families navigate these challenges with compassion, education, and practical support.

 

In addition to providing direct services, Brooke serves as Office Manager for Raising Resilience, supporting agency operations, staff training, and client services. Her background in Criminal Justice and Social Work, combined with her commitment to ethics and advocacy, allows her to approach her work with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the experiences of the families she serves.

 

Brooke believes that healing happens through safe relationships, clear communication, and a strengths-based approach that recognizes the resilience within every child and family.

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

 

She 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 her mom taught her and her siblings to help people, giving them bottles of water or offering some of their groceries. Sharing her resources and talents came naturally to her, and even after she graduated from high school she gave back to the community by coaching cheerleading in her former middle school while taking college courses.

 

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

 

After graduating with her Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2020 and passing her licensure exam, she knew she not only wanted to be an advocate for what children need, but also help them 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 her goal is to provide that emotional support so children can advocate for themselves as they mature.

 

Marina's 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.

Jodi has been in the social work field for over a decade. She has worked in a variety of settings including a domestic violence and sexual assault shelter, grade schools, and high schools, with individuals on Medicare and Medicaid completing assessments and most recently here at Raising Resilience as a clinician.

 

She received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Central Washington University and received her graduate degree in social work from Boise State University.

 

She is your typical Pacific Northwest girl who loves hiking, backpacking, hammocks, hot springs, and most things that involve the outdoors. She has a pup named Bear who is her true hiking companion. 

 

Jodi is passionate about trauma informed care, and she strives to continue learning in order to support her clients and her community better.

Delaney is an LCSW and has worked considerably with those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Her background includes residential care, foster care licensing, community-based rehabilitative services, and administrative work for mental health programming. 

 

Primarily, she utilizes a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- with a focus on neurobiology, self-compassion, and attachment. What this means; she loves to help you learn about your values and relationships and what is possible within your brain as you learn about yourself through the therapeutic relationship.

 

She also offers faith-based counseling upon request. She takes a more client-led, non-structured and exploratory approach. What feels important to you in each session is important to her. 

 

Delaney is passionate about instilling hope and a voice by implementing conversations about resilience, boundaries, and self-worth. She works with all ages, but has a particular heart for teens and young adults.

 

In her free time, she practices self-care by running, reading a book, doing something creative, or spending time with her friends, family, and pets. 

Stephanie holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Lewis-Clark State College, with a focus on empowering individuals through meaningful employment. Starting her college journey later in life has been a transformative experience, leading her to aspire for a master’s degree at the University of Kentucky, where she is currently a master-level intern. 

 

As a job coach and developer for individuals with disabilities, Stephanie is passionate about helping others identify and leverage their strengths to achieve fulfilling careers. Her work within the community has been deeply rewarding, and she is committed to making a positive impact.

 

She is also focused on becoming trauma-informed, aiming to integrate trauma-informed therapy into her practice. Her personal experiences with trauma have shaped her understanding of its effects on individuals' lives, driving her desire to support others in their healing journeys.

 

Stephanie enjoys spending quality moments with her children and family in her free time. She finds joy in camping and nature, with a particular fondness for butterflies and hearts. She looks forward to giving back to the community that has provided her with so much.

Priscilla is an IHCBS worker here at Raising Resilience Holistic Mental Wellness. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Idaho.

 

She has been working with youth in treatment settings for the last five years, specializing in helping overcome behavioral issues and teaching communication skills. She has a knack for creating close bonds with youth and children and believes there are no bad children, only children who are getting their needs met the best they can.

 

Priscilla encourages all her clients to grow and find better ways to meet their needs, and looks forward to meeting your family and working together towards a more peaceful future.  

Hayley is our part-time creative marketing & communications coordinator, overseeing social media, the website, print advertising materials, and majority of the design aspects. 

 

She brings over a decade of both professional and personal experience in the holistic health & wellness spaces, acquiring various certifications along the way. 

Born and raised in Northern California, she has also lived all over California before settling to this beautiful area, exposing herself to a vast amount of diversity while being half-Latina herself.

 

Having her own meaningful journey with trauma and growth, she recognizes everyone has their own story, and has witnessed the science of neuroplasticity and miracles of nervous system regulation. 

 

With a passion for art & design, a knack for creativity and education, and a purposeful connection to the holistic health niches, Hayley is honored to support the team and showcase what they have to offer the community while utilizing her skills and natural talents.