kaylonnie blumenberg

 I strive to live and work using this Mr. Rogers statement as my motto, “When we talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary.”  My goal is to help children, individuals, and families learn to identify their emotions and find ways to express them that are healing and serve as building blocks for healthy lives and relationships. When working with clients, I use a variety of therapeutic approaches to best meet their needs. However, I am passionate about play therapy and often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in practice.

I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and received my Master of Social Work degree from Northwest Nazarene University. I also received a bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Brigham Young University, Idaho. During the second year of my master’s program, I worked as an intern counselor at Centerpoint for eight months and fell in love with the environment here. So, I am excited to rejoin the team. Until January 2023, I worked for Madison Cares, the mental health department of Madison School District, for six years. As a parent educator and Care Coordinator there, I worked with families to reach their children's developmental and social-emotional milestones. I also partnered with teachers and families to teach children coping skills, teach parenting classes, and coordinate the Madison Cares’ summer camp program and Madison Education Series. 

•  Liam Barnard is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University Idaho in 2022 and his Master's degree in Social Work from Grand Canyon University in 2024. Liam believes in active listening and empathy and knows the importance of treating everyone with dignity and worth. He strives to advocate for the needs of those he works with, and he wants to be of help in whatever capacity he can. Liam uses interventions from Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and solution-focused therapy. Liam has experience working with clients facing a variety of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions. 

•  Liam grew up in Alaska where he gained valuable life experience.  He then chose to study in Idaho and grew to love this area.  He is married and has two children.  In his free time, he loves to hike and explore with his family.  Liam is always ready for a game of pickup soccer in the summer, or snowboarding down the slopes in the winter.