online COUNSELING in IDAHO

For deep-feeling, high-achieving adults who hold it together even when it’s exhausting.

Therapy that meets you where you are — for when pushing through stops working.

A scenic trail winding through Idaho hills at sunset, lined with purple wildflowers under a colorful sky; symbolizing hope, clarity, and gentle guidance through online counseling.

You’ve been holding a lot. It’s okay to want ease.

You’re thoughtful. Capable. The one people count on.

But holding it all together is starting to take its toll. And quietly, you’re wondering if there’s another way to be.

Maybe you’ve done everything “right,” but something still feels off.

You’re tired, but resting doesn’t come easily.

You feel deeply — and sometimes not at all.

And under it all, there’s a quiet longing:

  • To feel more at home in your own mind and body.

  • To stop second-guessing yourself.

  • To connect with the parts of you that know how to feel, trust, and soften — without having to earn it.

That kind of change is possible.

Not through pushing harder, but with steady, compassionate support that meets you where you are.

If this resonates, you can learn more about how I work on my Specialties page.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

Hi, I’m Sara (she/her).

I’m a highly sensitive person, a calm presence, and a patient guide.

I’ll meet you where you are — with warmth, attunement, and steady support that helps even the most guarded parts of you begin to soften.

Clients often tell me they feel deeply seen. That something in them settles, even when they’re sharing the hardest parts.

That’s not an accident. It’s the kind of space I’ve spent years learning how to hold in the therapy room, and long before I ever became a counselor.

Sara Gourley, Licensed Professional Counselor in Boise, Idaho, smiling warmly while seated on a bench outdoors, specializing in trauma and counseling for highly sensitive adults.

Who I Work With

How to Start

Beginning counseling can feel overwhelming. Especially when you’re already carrying so much. This is a space where you get to go at your own pace, ask questions, and feel supported from the very beginning.

1

Free Consultation

A 20-minute call to see if we’re a good fit

We’ll talk about what’s bringing you here, what you’re hoping for, and whether my approach feels right for you. No pressure, just connection.

2

Personalized Collaboration

Sessions shaped around your needs, not a formula

Together, we’ll co-create a pace and focus that honors your insight, sensitivity, and inner process. You’ll never be expected to go somewhere you’re not ready to go.

3

Sustainable Growth

Deep work that honors your nervous system

This isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about building lasting change, grounded in self-trust, clarity, and your own inner wisdom.

You Don’t Have To Carry It Alone

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, unseen, or stuck, I’d be honored to support you.

Together, we’ll create a compassionate space where your inner wisdom guides you toward clarity, self-trust, and meaningful change.

Sensitivity, deep thinking, and high achievement aren’t flaws. They’re your compass. Let’s learn how to follow them.

A cluster of white trillium flowers blooming near a mossy log, evoking themes of connection, healing, and nature’s rhythm.