Counseling and Mental Health Center

Supporting your mental and emotional health

The Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) is here to support you with a comprehensive range of mental health services as you work toward your academic and personal goals at University of Idaho. Our team also plays a key role in training future mental health professionals, including postdoctoral psychology residents, doctoral interns, clinical social workers and trainees from various mental health fields.

At CMHC, we focus on a student-centered, developmental approach, utilizing evidence-based practices to address your unique needs. To reach as many students as possible, we primarily offer short-term, time-limited services, while working to support our diverse student body.

Available services

At the Counseling and Mental Health Center, we’re here to support your well-being with a range of services designed for University of Idaho students, including:

  • Counseling sessions — Meet with our social workers and psychologists for individual counseling, group therapy sessions or workshops. We also offer in-person and telehealth case management.
  • Case management — Need help finding the right resources? Our case manager can connect you with the support and services that best fit your needs.
  • Trainings and workshops — Build coping skills and gain practical tools to help manage your mental health in a supportive group setting.
  • Same-day crisis services — If you need immediate support, we offer same-day services during CMHC business hours, both online and in person. For 24/7 crisis assistance, call 208-885-6716 (option 3) to connect with a professional
  • Alcohol and drug services — If you or someone you know is struggling with substance use, we’re here to help. Confidential counseling is available in person or via telehealth.
  • Psychological assessments — If you need a psychological assessment, we offer this service through an in-clinic referral system.

Whatever challenges you're facing, you don’t have to navigate them alone — we’re here for you.

Eligibility for CMHC services

If you’re a University of Idaho student enrolled for one or more credits, you’re eligible for counseling and psychoeducational assessment services. All current students are eligible for consultation, walk-in services, case management and referral. 

CMHC service costs

  • Counseling services are free for all University of Idaho students.
  • Psychological assessments have associated fees to cover costs.
  • CMHC does not bill insurance.

Internships and graduate practicums at the CMHC

Doctoral internships

University of Idaho’s Counseling and Mental Health Center offers an APA-accredited doctoral internship designed to provide training, supervision and mentorship to help interns develop advanced clinical skills and a strong professional identity.

As an active university counseling center, our program offers experience in:

  • Intervention — Individual, group, and couples counseling, as well as crisis intervention.
  • Psychological testing and assessment — Conducting evaluations to support student mental health.
  • Outreach and consultation — Engaging with the university community to promote mental well-being.
  • Alcohol and drug assessment — Supporting students through substance use evaluation and counseling.

We are deeply committed to multicultural competence, integrating it into both didactic and experiential training to prepare interns for diverse clinical environments.

Learn more about the CMHC’s internship program.

Review internship admissions, support and initial placement data.

Graduate practicum

The CMHC offers several practicum opportunities for advanced students in clinical or counseling psychology doctoral programs.

  • Advanced Practicum in Counseling – Gain supervised experience providing individual counseling to college students. This practicum requires a 15-hour weekly commitment, including 6-10 hours of direct client contact.
  • Advanced Practicum in Assessment – Develop skills in psychological assessment for college students, with a focus on ADHD and learning disability evaluations.
  • Combined Advanced Practicum – A hybrid experience incorporating both counseling and psychological assessment.

For more information, contact Martha Kitzrow, Ph.D., at 208-885-6716 or mkitzrow@uidaho.edu.

Our people

Our team includes psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, administrative coordinators, doctoral psychology interns and other trainees.

Our employees come from diverse cultural, personal, and professional backgrounds, bringing a wide range of expertise and interests. We use various theoretical frameworks, interventions and best practices to support students’ holistic well-being and personal growth throughout their time at the University of Idaho.  

Administration

Keith Hansen, Psy.D.
Executive director

Areas of focus:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Assessment
  • Biofeedback
  • Substance abuse 

Martha Kitzrow, Ph.D.
Training director

Areas of focus:

  • Training and supervision
  • Spirituality
  • Women's issues
  • Sexual abuse / trauma
  • Grief 

Jenn Urhausen
Administrative services and testing center manager
jurhausen@uidaho.edu

Administration support staff

Kristina Ogden
Administrative coordinator
kogden@uidaho.edu

Clinical employees

Lahde Forbes, LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker

Areas of focus:

  • Identity development
  • LGBTQA-related concerns
  • Stress reduction/mindfulness
  • Trauma and phobias
  • Addiction concerns
  • Grief and loss 

Bella Hu, MHC
Mental health counselor, case manager 

Megan Jones, MHC
Counselor intern

Areas of focus:

  • Anxiety relief
  • Trauma focused
  • Identity development 

Lynn-marie Koenig, LMSW
Licensed master social worker

Areas of focus:

  • Mindfulness
  • Self-compassion
  • Somatics
  • Stress management
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Body image issues
  • Expressive arts
  • Outreach 

Ally Mushlitz, PsyD
Licensed psychologist

Areas of focus:

  • Neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Psychological assessment
  • Complex trauma
  • Shame and resilience
  • Identity development 

Deshna Nagar, MHC
Mental health counselor, case manager

Leticia Ribeiro, Ph.D.
Licensed psychologist

Areas of focus:

  • Multicultural diversity
  • International students
  • Generalized anxiety
  • Recurrent and persistent depression symptoms
  • Trauma (sexual assault/complex trauma)
  • Spirituality issues
  • Neurodiversity (ASD/ADHD/LD)
  • Psychological assessments
  • Training and Supervision 

Amy Taylor, LMSW
Licensed master social worker

Areas of focus:

  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Stress management
  • Relationships
  • Grief and loss
  • Executive function issues 

Chelsea Wallace 
Psychometrist

Doctoral psychology interns

Alana Holsapple 
Doctoral intern 
Wright State University – Dayton, Ohio

Rachael Lewin 
Doctoral intern 
California Baptist University – Riverside, California

Alex Marovich 
Doctoral intern 
California Lutheran University – Thousand Oaks, California

Alec Stewart 
Doctoral intern 
John F. Kennedy School of Psychology – Pleasant Hill, California