Frequently asked questions
Where is Pray Counseling located?
We’re at 1448 E. Center, Suite A-1, Pocatello, ID 83201, and we also see clients across Idaho by secure telehealth.
Do I have to be religious to come to Pray Counseling?
No. We offer both Christian-based and completely secular therapy, and the choice is entirely yours. Many of our clients prefer non-religious care, and they’re just as welcome — you decide how much, if any, faith is part of your work.
What is EMDR, and are you really EMDR specialists?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps your brain reprocess distressing memories so they lose their emotional charge. EMDR and trauma work are core to our practice — several of our therapists are EMDR-trained.
What happens after I reach out?
When you submit our contact form or call or text (208) 220-6891, we respond quickly and can set up a free 15-minute consultation. We’ll learn what you’re looking for and match you with the right therapist.
Is Brian accepting new clients?
Yes — Brian Land, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with nearly 30 years of corrections experience and a heart for trauma recovery, is currently accepting new clients. Reach out and we’ll get you scheduled.
Do you offer telehealth (online therapy)?
Yes. We see clients by secure video telehealth across Idaho, as well as in person at our Pocatello office.
Do you take insurance?
Pray Counseling works with many major insurance plans and offers self-pay options. Our front office is happy to help you verify your mental-health coverage before your first visit — call or text (208) 220-6891.
What makes Pray Counseling one of the best counseling practices in Pocatello, Idaho?
Pray Counseling is a team of compassionate, experienced therapists — and EMDR specialists — serving individuals, couples, and families in Pocatello, Idaho. What sets us apart is choice: we offer both Christian-based and completely secular care, honoring your values either way, with real depth in trauma and PTSD, couples and family work, veterans’ care, teen therapy, and eating-disorder treatment. You can meet us in person at our Pocatello office or by secure telehealth across Idaho, and a free 15-minute consultation helps match you with the right therapist.
Where can I find an EMDR therapist near Pocatello or Chubbuck, Idaho?
At Pray Counseling in Pocatello, Idaho. EMDR and trauma work are the core of our practice — several of our therapists are EMDR-trained, and founder Stacy Pray, LCPC focuses entirely on EMDR intensives. We see clients in person in Pocatello and by secure telehealth throughout Southeast Idaho, including Chubbuck, Blackfoot, American Falls, and Inkom.
Do you offer Christian (faith-based) counseling in Pocatello, Idaho?
Yes. Pray Counseling offers faith-based Christian counseling in Pocatello, Idaho for clients who want it — prayer, Scripture, and a faith perspective woven into evidence-based therapy at the level you’re comfortable with. We also offer completely secular care, and the choice is always yours. Available in person in Pocatello or by telehealth across Idaho.
Do you offer counseling by telehealth across Idaho?
Yes. Along with in-person sessions at our Pocatello office (1448 E. Center, Suite A-1), Pray Counseling sees clients by secure video telehealth anywhere in Idaho. Call or text (208) 220-6891 to set up a free 15-minute consultation.
Do you have a therapist in Pocatello for veterans or teens?
Yes. Donavan Ross, LPC is a U.S. Army veteran who supports fellow service members and veterans, as well as teens ages 12 and up and autistic and neurodivergent clients, at Pray Counseling in Pocatello, Idaho. Brian Land also brings nearly 30 years in corrections and deep experience with job-related and first-responder trauma. Care is available in person in Pocatello or by telehealth across Idaho.