Michael Kuffel

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Michael Kuffel

Pronouns: They/them
Languages: English
Degrees: MA
Credentials: LCPC, LMHC
Email: michael@newleaftrauma.com
Website: https://www.newleaftrauma.com
Phone:
Directory Categories: Advanced Certificate in Dissociation Graduates, EMDR Consultants, EMDRIA Approved, Faculty

Biography

Introduction:

 

Michael Kuffel (they/them) is the owner of New Leaf Counseling and New Leaf Trauma Institute in Boise, Idaho. They are licensed as an LCPC in Idaho and an LMHC in Washington. They are queer, neurodivergent, and plural. Michael has 12 years of clinical mental health experience and brings advanced training and experience working from an anti-oppression lens with the LGBTQIAP2S+ community and other marginalized groups. They completed their EMDR Basic Training in 2017, EMDRIA-certified in 2020, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant in 2021, an ICM Network Faculty Member in 2023, and an EMDRIA-Approved Trainer in 2024. As an EMDR trainer and consultant, Michael is passionate about compassionately guiding learners in becoming self-aware and proficient EMDR therapists.
Expertise:
    • License: LCPC-7348 Idaho
    • Certification: EMDRIA Approved Trainer, Consultant, & Certified Therapist

In addition to general EMDR therapy competency, my primary areas of focus include:

    • EMDR therapy with adults who experience PTSD, childhood/developmental trauma, complex trauma, neurodivergence, and dissociative experiences.
    • LGBTQIAP2S+, especially issues related to sex, sexuality, and gender
    • Integrating an anti-oppression lens through constructivist, queer, and relational theories.

 

To learn more about Michael and the services they offer, please visit www.newleaftrauma.com. Additionally, you may review Michael’s CV here.

Clinical Specialties: EMDR consultant, LGBTQIA+ populations, PTSD, Parts work, Sexual Trauma, attachment, complex trauma, depression, dissociation, gender-affirming care, preverbal trauma, spiritual trauma, teletherapy, training

Consultation Information

✓ Eligible to offer consultation in the Advanced Certificate in Dissociation Studies

Consultation Rates

EMDR Therapy Basic/Foundational Training Group Consultation:

    • $65.00/1-hour group consultation meetings on Wednesday mornings via Zoom (Maximum of 4 participants/group).
    • You may book back-to-back for 2-hour groups.

 

EMDR Therapy (Any level) Individual Consultation:

    • $120.00/hour individual consultation via Zoom

 

Consultation Group Info

For group consultation that counts towards completing your ICM Basic Training, please schedule an appointment at the following:

 

 

For one-on-one consultation about EMDR therapy (All Levels), please schedule an appointment at the following:

 

 

Location

175 E 50th St, Garden City, ID, USA