George Smiledge, LPC, ID | Psychotherapist

About George Smiledge

Focus areas

Anger Management

Bipolar Disorder

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Divorce Counseling

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know George Smiledge

In this era of uncertainty, many are seeking clarity and direction. For some, it is the past we feel is chasing us. For others, it is the unknowns of the future. These thoughts become the cornerstone of anxiety, depression, and trauma. Our thoughts become huge monsters in daily living, making even simple things difficult. I truly believe none of us has been dealt a hand that cannot be managed. Allow me to join you in your fight rather than fight alone. My approach As a former military Christian with a blended family of 30 years, I utilize my experiences, combined with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy, to bring healing to individuals and couples. My focus Over the last few years, I have had the honor to work with first responders, prior military, and their families to manage and heal from the disabling effects of trauma. This work expanded my career into the spaces of addiction, men’s issues, sexual trauma, grief and loss, and shame, to name a few. Through this work, I have also found a passion for working with relationships in trouble. My communication style I open sessions with an assessment of a client's bandwidth for emotional work that day. I use reflective listening and checking in to make sure I am tracking what my client is trying to convey. At times, I may use metaphors to help emotions become more tangible. I communicate clearly with prompts or ask permission when I find it necessary to enter a space that may be emotionally intensive. At times, I can be direct when I find it necessary or more gentle when emotions are running high. I close a session with a check-in for how a client is processing what has been discussed in the session. My journey to mental healthcare I reflect back to when I was 19 years old in the military.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Idaho

Education and training

Tarleton State Fort Worth, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1689192510

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does George Smiledge work with?

George Smiledge works with Rula Health - Idaho.

What are common reasons for patients to see George Smiledge?

George Smiledge frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for George Smiledge on their profile.