Gretchen Arguedas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Boise,Idaho
Summary
Licensed Professional Counselor working from a humanistic orientation. Eager to work with a range of clients as part of a integrated team while receiving high-quality supervision. Bringing 18 years of experience in education and a long history of working from a strengths-based perspective. Dedicated to offering a safe space for clients to explore while supporting personal growth through unconditional positive regard.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Professional Counselor
Wellness Partners, PLLC
06.2025 - Current
- Provide individual counseling to a diverse range of clients. I currently have a caseload of 7-10 clients per week.
- Coordinate scheduling with clients, write treatment plans, provide diagnoses, collaborate with insurance companies.
- Participate in weekly individual supervision.
- Deliver psychoeducation presentations to community groups on topics such as stress management, coping skills, and mental health awareness.
Counseling Intern
Boise State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided individual and group mental health counseling services and crisis triage counseling to Boise State students and employees
- Participated in weekly individual and lab supervision and psychiatric rounds
- Evaluated client progress regularly to modify treatment plans as needed
Counseling Intern
Meridian Counseling Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided mental health counseling to clients while working under direct supervision
- Provided counseling for individuals, couples, LGBTQIA+ identities, teens, life transitions, grief and loss, anxiety, and depression
- Participated in weekly individual and lab supervision
Director of College Counseling
Riverstone International School
01.2010 - 01.2023
- Built and directed the celebrated college counseling program at Riverstone International School
- Advised hundreds of students as they applied to college, designed and led workshops surrounding college applications, managed hundreds of applications, planned and led college tours, and served as an advocate for students and parents
- Managed standardized test administration and IEP support for around 200 students
Higher Level English Teacher
Riverstone International School
01.2006 - 01.2022
- Taught high school literature in the International Baccalaureate Programme for sixteen years
- Taught additional courses ranging from creative writing to geography
- Served as the English Department Chair
- Extensive experience in leading backpacking trips and outdoor experiences for Riverstone's outdoor education program
Yoga Teacher
Sage Yoga and Wellness
01.2010 - 06.2018
- Ashtanga Yoga Boise
Education
Masters - Counseling, Clinical Mental Health
Idaho State University
Meridian, Idaho05.2025
Master of Arts - Literature
Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literature
Harding University
Searcy, ARSkills
- Person Centered Therapy
- Group Facilitation
- Grief and Loss
- EMDR (training complete, December 2025)
- LGBTQIA Allied
- Counseling for Teens
- Crisis Counseling
- Group Facilitation
Community Service & Volunteer Work
- Story Story Night, Board Member, 2019-2023
- Idaho Rescue Committee, Refugee Family Mentor
- Middlebury College Writing Center, Peer Tutor
- Memphis Literacy Council, Adult Tutor
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Idaho Counseling Association
Certification
Licensed Professional Counselor 5271464
Timeline
Licensed Professional Counselor
Wellness Partners, PLLC
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Professional Counselor 5271464
05-2025
Counseling Intern
Boise State University
08.2024 - 05.2025
Counseling Intern
Meridian Counseling Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2025
Director of College Counseling
Riverstone International School
01.2010 - 01.2023
Yoga Teacher
Sage Yoga and Wellness
01.2010 - 06.2018
Higher Level English Teacher
Riverstone International School
01.2006 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literature
Harding University
Masters - Counseling, Clinical Mental Health
Idaho State University
Master of Arts - Literature
Middlebury College
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