Cecilia Peters

Cecilia Peters, MA, is a PsyD candidate at Midwestern University in Arizona and currently serves as a primary care psychology intern at Full Circle Health. She earned her bachelor’s degrees in Psychology from Penn State University and her master’s degree in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling from New York University. Cecilia subsequently obtained her professional counseling license in Pennsylvania.

Her clinical experience includes providing behavioral support for adults with Autism, facilitating meaningful community engagement for individuals with intellectual disabilities, offering individual therapy across the lifespan in both private practice and community mental health settings, and conducting forensic-based assessments.

Cecilia’s therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, the Biopsychosocial model, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She tailors her methods to meet each client’s unique goals and needs.

Outside of her professional life, Cecilia enjoys the arts, spending time with friends, family, her partner, and pets. She loves traveling, hiking, gardening, and baking, and finds the most joy in sharing good food with good company.

Lucas Brandt

Lucas Brandt is a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University New England and currently practices as a psychology intern at Full Circle Health. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Gender Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and his MS at Antioch University. Before pursuing graduate studies, Lucas gained experience working in a residential drug and alcohol recovery program, as a mental health crisis responder, and as a behavioral specialist in an inpatient psychiatric hospital. His graduate clinical experiences have spanned individual, couple, family, and group therapy in community mental health, integrated primary care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs. Lucas’s clinical interests primarily focus on serving adults through individual and group therapy, health psychology, and interdisciplinary, holistic approaches to wellness. Outside of his clinical work, he enjoys staying active through running, hiking, snowboarding, and seeing live music.

Mikaela [Needed]

Mikaela grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has always had a love for the outdoors. In her free time, she enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and reading fiction books. She is currently a doctoral student at Northwest University in Kirkland, WA, and holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology. Mikaela is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate and earned her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington.

She has worked in various roles, including as a behavioral technician and case resource manager, supporting children with developmental disabilities and their families. While in college, she worked as a barista and enjoyed connecting with others over coffee.

She is passionate about helping individuals who have experienced trauma and adverse life events. In the past year, she has specialized in providing care to First Responders, Veterans, and Active Duty Military personnel. Mikaela has experience in individual counseling and co-facilitates a peer support group for Veterans and First Responders. Mikaela utilizes trauma-informed approaches in her work, including EMDR and CPT. She primarily operates from a CBT lens and integrates other methods as needed.

Mikaela is most excited about furthering her growth and learning new approaches to counseling. She has always been drawn to Idaho for its close proximity to the mountains and the chance to have nature right in her backyard. She looks forward to joining the team at ISU in the upcoming year and sharing her passion with the community.

Patrick McLeland

Patrick McLeland is in his final year of his doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University in Kirkland, WA and is the current psychology intern at Boise State University. He earned his bachelor’s in Psychology and master’s in Student Development Administration & Counseling from Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. Patrick’s clinical interests include psychological assessment and testing, early childhood development, later adolescence and early adulthood, and community-oriented care. As a part of his graduate training, he comes to us with extensive assessment knowledge and community mental health prowess.

Prior to beginning a career in mental health, he worked as a camp director and as an Area Coordinator in student life. He has a passion for helping people navigate transitions in life, which is why he is grateful to continue his training with Boise State as a member of the Health Services team. His therapeutic approach centers around discovering meaning and purpose while focusing on cultivating healthy habits. In the future, his dream is to impact communities with healthy advocacy, implementing shared values, and training people for life. In his free time, you can find him with family and friends at the pool, sharing a delicious meal, or watching the newest cooking show