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Garlena Rumsey, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Garlena is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Garlena. View 46 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Idaho

Recent reviews

Garlena has been absolutely wonderful. I always look forward to our visits and I’m always grateful for her insights

Reviewed November 2024

She is doing a good job helping me deal with some things that hadn't been dealt with and were causing stress.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Garlena

  • 40 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

My name is Garlena Rumsey, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Idaho. I am a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) in Oregon. I live in a border town in Idaho and Oregon is 4 miles away. I specialize in trauma with a certification of Clinical Counselor Trauma Professional 1 (CCTP-1). I work with a variety of diagnoses: PTSD, depression, anxiety, fears, abuse, substance abuse, and sexuality issues. Populations include adolescents, young adults, adults, the elderly, LGBTQ, sex offenders, and the developmentally challenged.

I have worked with adolescents in different settings, shelter care, foster care, and group homes. I utilize CBT, Art, Games, and Narratives depending on the individual. Everyone is unique and one type of therapy may not work for another individual. A relationship is important to working with adolescents. Trying to navigate through the world as it is now can be extremely difficult.

Couples counseling utilizing CBT, Art, Narratives, and homework creates knowledge and improves relationships. Honesty is important in working together for a better relationship. The mental health of each individual creates education and understanding. Setting boundaries with each other, learning to communicate, and utilizing active listening skills to be obtained.

I am a Christian and give all the glory to God for bringing me to this place in my life. I feel I am guided in my work and focus on treating everyone with respect and dignity. I am culturally diverse in my approach and will not turn anyone away from doing counseling with me unless I feel I cannot help in any way. I believe God brings people together and if we are brought together, it must be a God thing. I am accepting of religions different than mine and consider myself spiritual rather than religious.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety LGBT Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Depression Addictions Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dissociation Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues First responder issues Forgiveness Gender dysphoria Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Infidelity Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexual dysfunction Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Garlena Rumsey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750713756.

  • LPC · Idaho · LPC-5171 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
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There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Garlena Rumsey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

46 reviews

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Garlena has been absolutely wonderful. I always look forward to our visits and I’m always grateful for her insights

Reviewed November 2024

She is doing a good job helping me deal with some things that hadn't been dealt with and were causing stress.

Reviewed November 2024

Garlena Rumsey is an excellent therapist. She knows her trade and his very helpful. She is good at helping focus on the next steps and making sure I have a plan before the end of each sesssion. I am so grateful to have been given Garlena as a therapist!!

Reviewed September 2024

I've been working with Garlena for a couple of months now and she has helped me so much with my issues. I highly recommend her I am doing so much better since working with her.

Reviewed August 2024

Garlena is great! Very sweet and understanding. In just the few sessions we’ve had together she both listened and gave me great advice to get me out of the funk I was in.

Reviewed August 2024

I have found Garlena to be very helpful and effective. She listens but also directs. I am thankful to have her as my therapist.

Reviewed June 2024

Garlena has helped me be stronger by keeping more healthy boundaries with people in my life. In addition, working on past trauma and personal neurodivergent hurdles. I would highly recommend her if need a sounding board and guide to better mental health.

Reviewed June 2024

She is easy to talk to and connect with!

Reviewed June 2024

Great conversations with Garlena. I would recommend her to anyone needs counseling

Reviewed May 2024

Garlena is very easy to talk to. I feel like I have known her most of my life. She understands me and she helps me find ways to change some of my behaviors and concerns.

Reviewed May 2024

Garlena is awesome. Love her.

Reviewed April 2024

I am so grateful for this affordable life improveing experience. Garlena is such a a good listener and provides reachable goals that have a lasting impact.

Reviewed March 2024

Very tentative and provides helpful insight to issues. Been a great supporter and encourages positive action while complimenting my efforts.

Reviewed February 2024

She is confident that she has superior intellect and skills compared to the rest of the people in her community. I'm interested to see if that is actually true. I think therapy with me would be a great learning and growth-experience for her.

Reviewed February 2024

Gardena is very kind and understanding!

Reviewed August 2023

Garlena has helped me to keep an even keel throughout a messy divorce. She has helped me to reinforce my abilities and skills.

Reviewed February 2023

Garlena is great to talk to and help me navigate my mental health and find solutions.

Reviewed December 2023

Garlena is a great ! She listens and always has great recommendations to help solve problems…

Reviewed December 2023

She has been respectful of my pronouns and has a detailed plan of how to work on healing my inner self.

Reviewed November 2023

Garlena is a wonderful therapist. She really listens and truly cares. She is great at empowering me to think about what I need to work on.

Reviewed November 2023

Looking forward to working more with her in the future.

Reviewed September 2023

Very helpful and supportive. Asks important questions and helps you process your issues

Reviewed July 2023

Garlena has been amazing for me. She has helped me a lot and I would recommend her to anyone in my situation.

Reviewed July 2023

I find Garlena Rumsey is a very understanding and a nice person to talk to.

Reviewed May 2023

Garlena is real, and always honest. She's smart, funny, a great listener, and an even better supporter. She's always in my corner, and I love knowing I have that.

Reviewed May 2023

Listened to my concerns, reiterated what I was saying and gave truthful, hard but good advice that really helped.

Reviewed May 2023

Garlena is such a great therapist! she really listens to me. She allows me the floor to talk even if i think i'm babbling on. She's very empathetic and sometimes i need that

Reviewed May 2023

I have gotten great positive feedback from Garlena! She has helped me sort, process, and feel the emotions of the issues I am dealing with in a manner that is both productive and nonbias all while feeling supported as well.

Reviewed May 2023

She made talking about an awkward situation very easy.

Reviewed May 2023

Garlena is attentive and helpful without being pushy. She's helped me work on important issues at my own pace while also making sure I can see the progress over time. I've gained a significant amount of confidence facing and addressing any behavior that doesn't take my needs into account (especially with family). I trust that I can share with her my daily feelings, struggles, thoughts, and victories. I can count on Garlena to help me find ways to help myself; practical tools to improve how I deal with situations but more importantly how I deal with myself. One day at a time but we've come a long way. Thanks G!

Reviewed April 2023

A gift to humanity and an absolute credit to her profession and to BetterHelp

Reviewed December 2022

Garlena Rumsey is a true expert at what she does.

Reviewed December 2022

Thank you Garlena for our conversation last night, I am feeling so much better, not so afraid to go places

Reviewed November 2022

She’s been really great I would highly recommend Garlena

Reviewed November 2022

Garlena helped me during a challenging time in my life. She listened to me and encouraged me as I sought to change my attitude and interactions in my relationship. She challenged me and gave me resources that helped me enact change. I am grateful for Garlena's wisdom and compassion.

Reviewed November 2022

She listens. She gives me assignments. We talk and look o er assignments. I am growing in communication skills and processing my feelings so much better! I was given sheets to read n review on anger, breathing , communication and steps to process. Very helpful. Let’s me know one step at a time is just right.

Reviewed September 2022

Gardena’s positive encouragement is so comforting in a time it is needed most. Thank goodness I have her in my corner.

Reviewed September 2022

She's amazing-very intuitive therapist. She listens and agrees when appropriate yet will call it like she sees it in other matters. I like her style and warmth. I feel like I'm talking to a friend, but a friend with immense expertise to help me with life's curveballs.

Reviewed September 2022

Garlena is great she listens. Has questions for me to answer and has advice on issues I have in order to resolve them

Reviewed September 2022

She is so comforting to talk to and she is genuinely concerned. She has helped me through some pretty dark days.

Reviewed August 2022

Everything’s been great so far!

Reviewed August 2022

Garlena is a fantastic therapist who listens without judgment and helped me unblock the obstacles/negative patterns that were causing me pain. As she says it’s “One day and at a time,” but honestly each day gets better and better. Her ability to utilize the text and video functions worked well for me. It feels great to be supported and to know if any problems come up we’ll figure it out together. Thank you so much!

Reviewed July 2022

She meets me where I'm at. She is open, honest, kind, and clear. She cares for my needs. She responds even in between sessions. I feel like she is here for me, not just during our sessions. I believe she cares about me all the time, not just when we meet.

Reviewed July 2022

So far Garlena is a good match and I feel very comfortable with her. I’m still uneasy with using BetterHelp because again large recognizable corporation. I seriously don't trust them anymore.

Reviewed July 2022

I believe that Garlena and I have been brought together for a reason. She is very kind, empathetic, and easy to have a conversation with. Our sessions go by so quickly, because they flow smoothly from one topic to the next, with Garlena's guidance. I really appreciate the homework she gives me and the thought provoking questions she asks me. Thank you for your help, Garlena!

Reviewed June 2022

Again, I find it remarkable that on the first try I got a therapist who is perfect for me. She is a great person who really is making a difference

Reviewed June 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Garlena Rumsey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Garlena Rumsey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Garlena Rumsey speak?

Garlena Rumsey speaks English.

How many years of experience does Garlena Rumsey have?

Garlena Rumsey has 40 years of experience.

Where is Garlena Rumsey licensed to practice?

Garlena Rumsey is licensed to practice in Idaho.

Does Garlena Rumsey accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Garlena Rumsey does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Garlena Rumsey offer?

Garlena Rumsey offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Garlena Rumsey?

Garlena Rumsey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Garlena Rumsey?

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