About Brandie Christine DeGroat, LPC | Child & EMDR Therapist in Nampa, Idaho
Support for Navigating Big Emotions and Finding Steady Ground
Life can feel heavy, and emotions can feel impossible to manage; whether you’re a child, teen, or adult.
Child, Teen & EMDR Therapist in Nampa, Idaho
Brandie Christine DeGroat
My journey hasn’t been easy.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions seem too big to carry alone. Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, or your teen, therapy can become a space for healing, understanding, and meaningful change.
I’m Brandie Christine DeGroat, LPC, a trauma-informed therapist serving children, adolescents, and adults in Nampa, Caldwell, Middleton, Star, and throughout Canyon County, Idaho. I specialize in child therapy, EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, emotional regulation, and DBT-informed counseling for clients who feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, anxious, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and the people they love.
My journey toward becoming a therapist did not begin in a classroom, it began through lived experience.
I grew up in an environment shaped by addiction, instability, and uncertainty. As a young adult, I found myself struggling within my own cycle of addiction and emotional pain, watching relationships, opportunities, and my sense of self begin to unravel. During one of the hardest seasons of my life, I turned toward faith, healing, and support, slowly rebuilding my life with honesty, courage, and purpose.
That experience transformed the way I understand emotional pain, trauma, shame, and healing. It also led me to pursue a career in counseling so I could help others feel seen, supported, and empowered in their own healing process.
Today, as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Nampa, Idaho, I bring compassion, warmth, honesty, and practical guidance into the therapy room. My goal is not only to help clients feel better temporarily, but to help them understand themselves more deeply and create lasting emotional change.
My Approach
Healing isn’t just about feeling better in the moment, it’s about understanding where emotions come from and learning tools that support lasting change.
I combine proven therapeutic methods with a grounded, relational style so clients feel supported, understood, and empowered.
Evidence-Based, Compassion-Centered Care
I combine EMDR, DBT, mindfulness, and education to support deep emotional healing.
Together, we’ll work through past experiences, develop emotional regulation skills, and shift patterns that no longer serve you.
My goal is to give you practical tools for daily life while helping you address the root causes of what you’re carrying.
Guidance With Honesty, Warmth, and Steadiness
I believe in walking alongside you—not just listening, but actively guiding.
I’ll support you with kindness and clarity, and I’ll gently challenge you when needed.
Whether you’re seeking trauma therapy around Boise or support from a therapist here in Nampa, I’m committed to helping you move toward peace, confidence, and hope.