ridgeline medical | Idaho falls
Mental Health Services
Family Medicine & Urgent Care
At Ridgeline Medical, Jared A. Gifford, M.Div. provides compassionate, client-centered support for individuals facing a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns. His approach blends clinical understanding with deep empathy to help patients move forward with clarity, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Conditions Treated
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety can interfere with daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. Common challenges include:
Increased libido and sexual desire
Panic Attacks
Social Anxiety
Treatment may involve identifying triggers, developing coping tools, and building confidence through calming strategies and thought reframing.
Depression
Depression often leads to persistent sadness, low energy, and disconnection from what once brought joy. Therapy focuses on:
Understanding the root of depressive symptoms
Reestablishing a sense of purpose
Creating small, attainable goals for renewed motivation
Grief and Loss
Grief can surface after the death of a loved one, major life changes, or significant transitions. Support is available to help:
Process a wide range of emotions
Honor what was lost
Explore the path toward healing and acceptance
Life Transitions and Identity
Navigating change can bring uncertainty and emotional strain. This may include:
Career shifts or retirement
Relational changes
Questions of faith or identity
Therapy can help individuals clarify their values, set new goals, and find peace in evolving stages of life.
Stress and Burnout
Chronic stress and emotional exhaustion are common in caregivers, professionals, and parents. Counseling support can help with:
Reducing overwhelm
Prioritizing self-care
Establishing healthy boundaries
Reconnecting with balance and purpose
Military or Combat-Related Experiences
Veterans and service members may carry the emotional weight of trauma, moral injury, or the difficulty of returning to civilian life. Therapy offers a space to:
Process traumatic experiences
Relational changes
Rebuild trust and connection
Regain a sense of stability and identity
Physical or Sexual Trauma
Survivors of trauma often experience lasting impacts on emotional health, trust, and self-image. A trauma-informed approach helps clients:
Regain control and personal safety
Address lingering fear or shame
Move toward healing at a pace that feels safe and empowering
What to Expect
Initial Consultation
The first session is focused on understanding your story, concerns, and goals in a comfortable and judgment-free environment.
Individualized Support
Therapy sessions are tailored to your unique needs, using practical tools, reflective conversation, and a collaborative approach to healing.
Ongoing Guidance
As progress continues, sessions provide space to process new challenges, strengthen coping strategies, and maintain momentum.
A Thoughtful, Whole Person Approach
Mental health is deeply personal, and healing looks different for everyone. Care is grounded in respect, compassion, and the belief that growth is always possible. Whether you’re struggling or seeking clarity during a life transition, you’re not alone.
Start Your Journey
If you’re ready to take the next step, Jared A. Gifford, M.Div. is here to walk alongside you.
Schedule a consultation today or contact Ridgeline Medical to learn more about available mental health services.
FAQs
Ridgeline Medical provides counseling for anxiety, stress, trauma, burnout, and grief, offering compassionate support for individuals and families in Idaho Falls.
You can schedule an appointment by calling 208-715-9990, and the team will help you find a time that fits your needs.
No referral is required. Patients can contact Ridgeline Medical directly to begin counseling or emotional wellness support.
Providers help with anxiety, trauma (including military-related trauma), life transitions, grief, burnout, and relationship stress.
Mental health care at Ridgeline Medical is provided by Jared A. Gifford, M.Div., who offers compassionate, client-centered support for a wide range of emotional concerns. He combines clinical insight with deep empathy and can work closely with the Ridgeline Medical team if needed to support whole-person healing.
Yes. Ridgeline Medical supports patients of various ages, offering personalized emotional and psychological care for both adults and teens.
Yes. Mental health services work alongside primary and integrative care to create a comprehensive, coordinated treatment plan.
Your provider will discuss your concerns, review your history, and create a personalized plan for emotional support and ongoing counseling.
Ridgeline Medical strives for timely scheduling, and availability is often flexible. Calling the clinic is the fastest way to secure an appointment.
Ridgeline Medical offers compassionate, holistic support with a team-based approach, making it a trusted local resource for mental and emotional wellness.