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Jared A. Gifford, M.Div. – Mental Health Provider
Jared A. Gifford, M.Div., Mental Health & Behavioral Health Support Specialist
- Specialties: Grief & Loss, Anxiety & Stress, Trauma, Spiritual & Existential Care
- 2470 Jennie Lee Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
- Accepting New Patients: Yes
About Jared A. Gifford, M.Div.
Jared A. Gifford, M.Div., provides compassionate, values-based mental health support to individuals facing emotional, relational, spiritual, and life challenges at Ridgeline Medical in Idaho Falls. He brings more than 5,000 hours of direct mental health care experience, drawn from both civilian and military settings, to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where people can explore personal meaning, healing, and growth.
Jared's background includes service as a U.S. Army Chaplain, including a Middle East combat deployment, where he supported service members through some of the most difficult moments of their lives. He has also cared for patients and families in hospice and clinical care settings, developing deep experience in grief, loss, and end-of-life support. This diverse background allows Jared to meet people wherever they are — whether coping with trauma, illness, transition, or everyday stress.
He holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Amridge University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Utah State University, and has completed four units of full-time, certified Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) — the highest level of clinical pastoral training available. Jared combines this training and lived experience to tailor support to each person's unique needs.
Jared's treatment philosophy is client-centered, values-based, and faith-inclusive. He honors each person's beliefs, identity, and worldview, emphasizing presence, active listening, and respect for individual autonomy as he helps patients find clarity, connection, and hope.
Areas of Support
Jared offers client-centered, values-based, faith-inclusive support across a wide range of mental, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Grief, Loss & Meaning During Illness
Compassionate support for those navigating grief, loss, and the search for meaning while facing illness or major life transitions.
Anxiety, Stress & Burnout
Practical, values-based support for anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout, helping patients regain balance and resilience.
Military & Combat Experience Support
Informed by firsthand experience as a U.S. Army Chaplain with Middle East deployment, offering understanding support for military and combat-related experiences.
Spiritual, Existential & Ethical Concerns
A faith-inclusive, client-centered space to explore spiritual and existential concerns, ethical decision-making, and trauma with dignity and respect.
Education, Credentials & Affiliations
Master of Divinity (M.Div.) — Amridge University
Graduate theological training with a focus on pastoral and spiritual care, forming the foundation of Jared's values-based approach.
MBA — Utah State University
Business and administrative training that complements his clinical and pastoral background.
Four Units of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Completed the highest level of full-time, certified clinical pastoral training available, deepening his clinical skill and self-awareness.
U.S. Army Chaplain & Affiliation with Ridgeline Medical
Served as a U.S. Army Chaplain with Middle East combat deployment experience and hospice/clinical care background; now serves as a Mental Health Provider at Ridgeline Medical in Idaho Falls, Idaho.