Meet Our Mental Health Services Team

David Buch, LCSW

Dave is a clinical social worker specializing in the areas of trauma, gay issues, and relationship issues. He works with individuals, couples, and families, addressing many areas, including PTSD, traumatic brain injury, depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. He is a trained EMDR therapist and uses this technique to address trauma, along with EFT and talk therapy. First used to treat PTSD, EMDR has been proven in clinical trials to help in recovery from trauma with a variety of causes. Dave’s client base includes all ages; many are teenagers. His office is a safe and comfortable environment where you will be supported and treated with respect. He accepts most insurance and provides a sliding scale fee. Dave sees clients in conveniently located offices in Boise and Nampa.

  • Undergraduate degree at Indiana University
  • Graduate degree at Northwest Nazarene University
  • Background in Special Education and Art Education
  • Certified trauma-informed
  • EMDR Therapist
  • Experience working with children, families, couples, and LGBT individuals

Jerry Naberrette-Stuart, LMSW

Jerry is a master’s level social worker specializing in trauma, men’s, women’s, and medical issues. He works with individuals, addressing many areas, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Jerry’s client base includes people of all ages from 15 to up. He accepts most insurances, such as Blue Cross, Aetna, Select Health, and Medicaid. Jerry sees clients in a conveniently located office in Boise and does telehealth appointments for those who cannot meet in the office or are remote.

  • Graduate degree from Boise State University 2023
  • Background in Medical and minored in Gerontology
  • Experience working with children, families, and LGBTQ+ individuals

Heather Hieb, LCPC, RPT, TF-CBT, NCC – Clinical Director

Life gives several different paths to take, some more difficult than others.  I strive to hear your journey and provide empathy, encouragement, and advocacy as you continue to find your purpose.  I graduated from Northwest Nazarene University in 2019 with a Master in Counseling with an emphasis on Play Therapy. I operate from a systems perspective and feel we all need a village to support and encourage us to be our best.

  • Registered Play Therapist, RPT
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • CBT
  • DBT
  • SFBT
  • Experience working with mental health, children, youth, adults, families

Elizabeth Jeronimo-Mejia, LCSW

Elizabeth obtained her MSW from the University of Southern California and is now relocated to Idaho with her LCSW. Transitions happen, and her main goal is to help others learn how to navigate and adapt to the best of their abilities. With a client-centered, strength-based, and teamwork lens, Elizabeth aims to apply her skills and empower individuals and their families. Elizabeth is also Spanish-speaking. 

Ladette Ruplinger, LCPC

Ladette Ruplinger has an eclectic approach to therapy that utilizes high energy and strategic approaches. She is driven to help individuals reach their highest potential through symptom management and better life choices. Ladette specializes in trauma and uses EMDR and TFCBT to help with trauma navigation. She has professional and personal experience in developmental delays in children and adult populations, including mood dysregulation and motor challenges. She also facilitates support groups for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Bany Hegler, LMSW

Bany is a Spanish-speaking Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who moved to Idaho in 2009. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community-based Rehabilitation Services (CBRS) and case management (CM). Bany works with individuals to address PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and ASD. Bany enjoys inspiring individuals to reach their maximum potential. Some of Bany’s preferred therapeutic techniques include Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client Center Therapy )CCT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, mindfulness, and Art Therapy.

  • Master of Social Work  from Walden University, Minneapolis, MN November 2020
  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work from the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, March 2018 

Elizabeth Daffern, LPC

Elizabeth Daffern is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in children and adults with ASD, ADHD, and other developmental disabilities, along with individuals who need support for PTSD, depression, anxiety symptoms, and varying DSM-5 diagnoses. Elizabeth predominately utilizes play therapies, CBT, OCT, MI, IFS, and TF-PTSD modalities with her clients. Elizabeth works to establish a positive rapport and trust with clients in a comfortable and welcoming office environment curated to support relaxation and safety.

  • Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University
  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bushnell University
  • TF-CBT certified
  • Highly experienced with children and families
  • LGBTQIA+ safe

Susan Riedinger, LMSW

Susan is a Master’s level social worker specializing in the areas of chronic pain, severe and persistent mental illnesses, and sexual assault. She works with individuals addressing many areas, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, ASD, ADHD, life transitions, personality disorders, self-esteem, trauma, and bipolar disorder. Susan serves clients of all ages from 5 and up. She accepts most insurances such as Blue Cross, Aetna, St. Luke’s, SAHA, Regency and Medicaid. Susan is based in Mountain Home and offers telehealth appointments to meet clients’ needs.

  • Graduate Degree from Fordham University 2023
  • Undergraduate degree in psychology from UMGC 2020
  • Experience working with adults, kids, and individuals dealing with chronic pain