Garlena Rumsey, LPC
Trauma-informed counseling with creative, client-centered care
- Trauma focused support
- Creative tools in therapy
- CBT for relationships
About Garlena Rumsey
Garlena Rumsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho with 40 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of mental health concerns. She is also a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon, and lives in a border community where Oregon is nearby. Her work includes a strong focus on trauma, supported by her certification as a Clinical Counselor Trauma Professional 1 (CCTP-1), and she frequently helps clients navigating PTSD, depression, anxiety, fears, abuse, substance use challenges, and sexuality-related concerns.
Across her career, she has worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults, including LGBTQ clients, sex offenders, and individuals who are developmentally challenged. She has extensive experience with teens in multiple settings, including shelter care, foster care, and group homes. In sessions, she draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative work, and creative methods like art and games, tailoring the process to the person in front of her. She emphasizes that people are unique and that the most effective counseling approach can vary from one individual to the next, especially when working with adolescents where the therapeutic relationship matters.
For couples, Garlena may incorporate CBT, art, narratives, and structured homework to build insight and strengthen relationships. She highlights the value of honesty, education, boundaries, communication, and active listening as partners work toward greater understanding together.
Garlena identifies as Christian and describes her work as guided by her faith, while remaining accepting of religions different from her own. She aims to treat everyone with respect and dignity, and approaches counseling with cultural openness, declining services only when she believes she cannot be helpful.
Across her career, she has worked with adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults, including LGBTQ clients, sex offenders, and individuals who are developmentally challenged. She has extensive experience with teens in multiple settings, including shelter care, foster care, and group homes. In sessions, she draws from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative work, and creative methods like art and games, tailoring the process to the person in front of her. She emphasizes that people are unique and that the most effective counseling approach can vary from one individual to the next, especially when working with adolescents where the therapeutic relationship matters.
For couples, Garlena may incorporate CBT, art, narratives, and structured homework to build insight and strengthen relationships. She highlights the value of honesty, education, boundaries, communication, and active listening as partners work toward greater understanding together.
Garlena identifies as Christian and describes her work as guided by her faith, while remaining accepting of religions different from her own. She aims to treat everyone with respect and dignity, and approaches counseling with cultural openness, declining services only when she believes she cannot be helpful.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Garlena Rumsey have?
Garlena Rumsey has 40 years of experience providing counseling and support.
Is Garlena Rumsey a licensed therapist?
Yes. Garlena Rumsey is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is in Idaho (LPC LPC-5171).
In which languages does Garlena Rumsey provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Garlena Rumsey located?
Garlena Rumsey is located in Idaho.
How can I work with Garlena Rumsey as my therapist?
You can work with Garlena Rumsey through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and scheduling.
Does Garlena Rumsey work with international clients?
No. Garlena Rumsey does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Garlena Rumsey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical Online Therapy Grounded in Proven Approaches
Garlena Rumsey draws from several evidence-informed styles to help clients build insight and practical skills. With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and shifting behaviors that keep stress, anxiety, depression, or relationship conflict going. It is often structured and goal-oriented, with skills that can be practiced between sessions.Client-Centered Therapy offers a supportive space where clients can explore what matters most at their own pace. The emphasis is on empathy, respect, and strengthening self-understanding, which can be especially helpful when life feels overwhelming or when someone is working through trauma-related experiences. Mindfulness Therapy adds tools for paying attention to the present moment with more steadiness, which can support coping with intense emotions, stress, and day-to-day pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Garlena collaborates with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the pace and methods over time so therapy feels relevant and workable.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent. Sessions can happen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, giving clients flexible ways to get support that fits their schedule, energy level, and communication style.