At Connections and Canine Assisted Therapy, clients receive a compassionate, connection-centered approach, available virtually and in person. We work with individuals, couples, and families using experiential therapies such as Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and tapping, rather than traditional talk therapy. Specialty-trained dogs are integrated to support emotional regulation, build confidence, and create a sense of safety.
Grounded in a Master’s-level background in Marriage and Family Therapy, DuAnn Chambers’ sessions blend clinical expertise with the natural connection between humans and animals to create a supportive, engaging path toward meaningful and lasting healing.
About DuAnn, Cora & Berett
I am passionate about my role as a relationship counselor and have long taken great satisfaction in assisting couples and individuals to increase their life satisfaction and resolve their challenges with partner and therapy support.
As a couple therapist, some of my happiest moments are when a couple grows trust in their bond. It is so rewarding helping couples create closeness and connection that they are wanting from their bond. Life changes for the better when the bond is stronger.
As an individual therapist, I love helping clients clarify their concerns and collaborating in creating an individual plan of growth.
I have been married for over 30 years and my husband and I have an adopted daughter and family that we cherish. I live with lots of different relationship dynamics with my blended and growing family and enjoy the adventure that they bring me. One of my greatest joys is being with my dog and human family, exercising or exploring.
Training and Experience:
I primarily use experiential therapy, integrating a variety of approaches to gently move beyond conversation alone and support meaningful, lasting results.
I am Pre-Certified in Emotionally Focused Therapy by ICEEFT. (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy)
I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I am trained in EMDR – and often combine EMDR, EFT, and IFS..
I often incorporate my specialty-trained dogs into sessions and find it incredibly rewarding to see the positive, and healing impact they have on clients.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state Idaho, and soon in Florida.
I have a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University, and a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of Washington, Seattle.
I have experience in a variety of settings which include online/telehealth therapy, office-based therapy, and boarding home family therapy.
Currently I offer in person therapy in Priest River and telehealth therapy for couples, individuals and families.
Cora - Cora is a Black Russian Terrier who loves to swim and travel. In the therapy room, Cora gravitates to people who are having difficulty feeling. Cora’s nickname in the therapy room is “the shell cracker” because sooner or later, you can’t help but let your walls down around her.
Berett- Berett is a Standard Poodle who is currently in training to hunt water and land fowl. Berett is still in training in the therapy room, but his predecessor Remington’s (pictured above) specialty was immense sympathy, and using his body weight to co-regulate with clients when they need it most.
Services
Individual Counseling Session
Including EFT and EMDR focused therapy
Fifty-minute consultation focused on personalized treatment planning and evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
$175/session
Couples Counseling Session
Including EFT and EMDR focused therapy
Fifty minute session for couples
$250/intake
$200/session
I accept cash and all major credit cards as forms of payment. Card payments are accepted through the HIPPA-secure platform of Square.
INSURANCE
I do not currently bill insurance companies. However, I can provide you with a receipt for your payment that you can use to seek reimbursement from your insurance provider.
Services may be covered in full or part by your health insurance or through your employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully to determine what type of reimbursement might be available to you.
***prices are subject to change annually***
Why Emotion Focused Therapy? (EFT)
Why EFT
EFT gets results.
Study after study for over 40 years show:
90% of couples who participate in EFT significantly improve their relationship.
70% to 75% of couples move from distress to recovery. https://iceeft.com/eft-research-3/
Completed and ongoing EFT research consistently supports the efficacy of the Emotionally Focused Therapy model.
What makes EFT so effective
EFT helps couples understand how adult love and adult relationships function and flourish.
As humans, we have needs and longings. When those are not met we go into distress.
As a result, we often behave in ways that are not really our best.
We often ended up feeling frustrated, angry and resentful.
Despite our well intentioned efforts, there is more distance created between our partner instead of being drawn closer together.
We ultimately are caught in a reoccurring negative pattern.
“To be fully seen by somebody, then, and be loved anyhow—this is a human offering that can border on miraculous. ”
— Elizabeth GilbertHow I help you
As a Certified EFT therapist, I will help you identify the reasons you get stuck in this reoccurring cycle.
We map out the patterns and figure out why it is so difficult for you to talk about it together.
I help you talk to each other in a way that allows you to feel heard and understood.
This can help create a new bond and connection leading to increased intimacy.
Who can benefit from EFT
EFT positively indicated to help couples in these areas.
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Intimacy
Life Adjustment
• Family dynamics
Request an Appointment
Directions to Beardmore Office in Priest River:
Priest River Office
50 Main St. Priest River, ID 83864
Corner of Main St and High Street
Downtown Priest River with parking at the north side of the building closest to the highway.
The office is NOT accessed through the main entrance. The office is located on the southeast corner of the Beardmore building in the basement level.
The black railing next to Cedar Creek Construction leads down to the office. There is a sign at the top of the stairs that is green or red, and a black gate.
There is not a waiting room so please come down the stairs if the sign is green. If the sign is red, please wait until it’s green.
At the bottom of the stairs there are two doors. Please use the door to the right for the Mental Wellness office.
