Melissa Osen

Melissa Osen, MSW, LCSW- OWNER Melissa Osen, MSW LCSW is a Clinical Master Level Social Worker and has been licensed in Idaho since 2007. She is the founder of A Chance 4 Change LLC, which offers a wide spectrum of services to the Mental Health and Legal Communities as well as to families and children who are struggling with divorce and conflict related issues. Melissa is an Idaho Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and a Parent Coordinator. Melissa began her social work career in child protection where she worked for several years. During this time, she received the Regional Scott Johnson award for her coordination and development of ELEV8, an independent living skills programs that continues to assist youth who age out of the foster care system. In 2017 St. Luke’s Health System awarded her the prestigious Presidents Award in recognition for her strong and effective advocacy for patient care, while engaged as a social worker with Mountain States Tumor Institute. Now in full-time private practice, Melissa offers comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She offers general therapeutic services including treatment for mood and behavior disorders, relationship breakdown, families in transition, grief and loss, and general life adjustment challenges. Melissa is a Master ART Practitioner. ART It is the latest development in eye movement therapies. Accelerated Resolution Therapy or ART (as it is often called by therapists trained in this technique) is the brain child of Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT. She combined evidence based techniques (such as Cognitive Behavioral) and time honored approaches (like Gestalt among others) to improve her clients outcomes. Learn more about ART here https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com. Melissa is trained in EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Learn more about EMDR https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy. Melissa is trained in PCIT Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based behavior parent training treatment for young children with emotional and behavioral disorders that places emphasis on improving the quality of the parent-child relationship and changing parent-child interaction patterns. Children and their caregivers are seen together in PCIT. PCIT is conducted through "coaching" sessions during which you and your child are in a playroom while the therapist is in an observation room watching you interact with your child through a one-way mirror and/or live video feed. You wear a "bug-in-the-ear" device through which the therapist provides in-the-moment coaching on skills you are learning to manage your child's behavior. Learn more about PCIT http://www.pcit.org. Melissa earned her Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) certification through UMBC Emergency Health Services. This CISM certification allows Melissa to provide an integrated multi-component continuum of psychological interventions provided in the context of acute adversity, trauma, and disaster. Melissa is currently a member of the Governor's Task Force on Children at Risk (CARTF), a broadly representative organization established in 1988 by Governor Cecil Andrus. This task force is made up of 18 individuals who meet monthly to review concerns related to children at risk in Idaho. The task force members provide informed recommendations to the Governor of the State of Idaho regarding the full scope of issues related to child abuse and neglect. Melissa is also a member of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC). AFCC is the premier interdisciplinary and international association of professionals dedicated to the resolution of family conflict. AFCC members are the leading practitioners, researchers, teachers, and policymakers in the family court arena. ZACH IVEY, MSW, LCSW Zach Ivey, MSW, LCSW was born in Nashville, TN, and spent most of his young life in Washington, Alaska, and then Idaho. He lives with his wife and two children in the Magic Valley and is pleased to stay local and give back into the community which his family appreciates so much. Zach has been licensed as a social worker in the state of Idaho since 2019. He has worked with young adults and adults in a variety of settings and roles. Zach is trained in ART. ART is the latest development in eye movement therapies. Accelerated Resolution Therapy or ART (as it is often called by therapists trained in this technique) is the brain child of Laney Rosenzweig, LMFT. She combined evidence based techniques (such as Cognitive Behavioral) and time honored approaches (like Gestalt among others) to improve her clients outcomes. Learn more about ART here https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.comHe is trained in CBT, DBT, substance abuse counseling, and youth advocacy. He has done work in a psychiatric hospital and a facility for at-risk youth. His strong work ethic and personality make him an easy man to work with. He has been an asset to the teams which he supports. Zach is trained in EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is an extensively researched, effective psychotherapy method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. Learn more about EMDR https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy. Zach, his wife and two children love living in this area. They enjoy being outdoors and spending time together in nature. When he isn't working, Zach can be found putting together a team to play Ultimate Frisbee or volunteering at his church.