• "People say my style is different from other counselors." Steven I Lanzet

     

    “He’s not the kind of counselor who just sits back and says uh-huh every few minutes.” 

    I am not shy about giving feedback and responding to my clients. Counseling is a relationship and I strive to create an engaging and healing dialogue from the beginning. Whatever your issue is, if it’s not getting better with what you have been doing so far, now is the time to seek assistance.

    My clients often say they started to feel hopeful in the first session. I think I know why. When my clients finally decide to go to a counselor and share secrets they thought they would never tell to anyone, having an experienced, confident, accepting, understanding, and knowledgeable counselor usually makes things better from the beginning. Seeing a counselor with decades of experience who has had great success in helping make recovery happen is so comforting.

    I am honored by the trust clients place in me when they share things they vowed they would keep secret forever. When dealing with the addictions of alcohol, drugs, sex, and other mental health issues, it’s a relief to move from shame and guilt with a plan that makes sense.

    I hope you will give yourself the chance to make this happen for you and your loved ones. Call me to discuss your concerns and you can decide if I am the right resource for you.

     

    Areas of Focus

    Process Addictions (Porn, Sex, Gambling, Love, Codependency)

    After years of working in the addiction field, Steven saw many clients who were getting great results by staying in recovery from alcohol and drugs, but they were starting to act compulsively in other areas, especially around porn, sex, and relationships. Through extensive research and training with Dr. Patrick Carnes and other experts, Steven developed his expertise in working with porn, sex, love, relationship, and chemical addictions. He also has extensive experience in working with trauma, codependency, and the families of addicts.

    Chemical Addictions (Alcohol & Drug)

    Steven is well-known for his ability to help people who struggle with addictions. After directing the Aftercare Program for Impaired Professionals and a number of Treatment Programs, he is uniquely able to work with alcohol and drug addiction.

    Sexual Issues

    Steven provides sex-positive counseling for people in both traditional and alternative relationships. He is gay-affirmative and knows that when it comes to sexuality and relationships, there is a need for great sensitivity along with openness and flexibility. Steven does not make value judgments. Instead, he helps people to live the way they want while being true to their own belief system.

    Addiction

    Porn Addiction

    Sex Addiction

    Alcohol Addiction

    Drug Addiction

    Impaired Professionals

    Professional Monitoring

    Love Addiction

    Relationship Addiction

    Codependency

    Co-Addiction

    Trauma Resolution

    Family Support

     

    Sexuality

    Sex Therapy

    Couple’s Counseling

    Men’s Issues including ED and PE

    GLBT Concerns

    Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual

    Coming Out

    Sexual Anorexia

    Transgender

    Alternative Lifestyles

    Mental Health Consultation & Supervision

    Depression

    Anxiety

    Self-Esteem

    EMDR

    Trauma

    Career Counseling

    Crisis Resolution

    Marriage Therapy

    Adolescents and Teenagers

    Family Therapy

    Group Counseling

     

    Consultation & Supervision

    Organizational Development

    Clinical Supervision for Idaho Clinicians

    Clinical Supervision for CSAT’s

    Team Building

    Critical Incidents

    Educational Presentations

    Impaired Professionals

    Professional Random Drug/Alcohol Testing Program

    Steven I. Lanzet

    LMFTS, LCPCS, CSAT-S

    Steven I. Lanzet is a Senior Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Senior Marriage & Family Therapist and was Founder and Clinical Director of Boise Counseling Center, a private counseling and consulting practice specializing in helping people and organizations with Addiction and Mental Health issues. A great deal of his work has been with helping LGBTQ+ individuals and families, Impaired Professionals, and people seeking help for addiction issues. He now maintains a private counseling and consulting practice at Boise Counseling Center.

    Sex Addiction Treatment

    While Steven sees clients with many varied concerns, as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, many of his clients and their partners are recovering from Sex, Pornography, Relationship, and Love Addiction.

    LGBTQ+ and Non-Traditional Families

    Steven also loves the rewards of working with and advocating for LGBTQ+ and non-traditional clients. He has helped them and their families get the kind of life they want and deserve. He also works with many other sexual issues including sexual dysfunction. He is proud of his ability to help partners achieve greater sexual satisfaction and increased intimacy.

    Consultation

    Consulting with organizations of all sizes and assisting with team building, problem-solving, retreats, group facilitation, and coaching has always been part of Steven’s practice. He works with C-suite executives and key managers to build and keep their teams running well.

    Supervision

    Steven’s dedication to sharing what he has learned over the years with other counselors and consultants is an important part of his practice. He is a certified supervisor for Certified Sex Addiction Therapists, Professional Counselors, and Marriage & Family Therapists. He enjoys helping these professionals in obtaining their licenses and certifications.

    Areas of Counseling

    Individual, partners, group, and family counseling, sex and love addiction treatment, drug and alcohol addiction, trauma, codependency, EMDR, creativity, physicians, executives, pilots, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, PA’s, attorneys, and other professionals.

    He was the Director of the Planned Parenthood HIV Testing Program and Social Services Director for the Idaho AIDS Foundation. Steven was the Director of the Aftercare Program for Impaired Healthcare Professionals in association with the Idaho Medical Association and had the honor of being asked to go to England, where he became the first Clinical Director at Life Works, one of the leading private treatment centers in Europe specializing in treatment for sex addiction, alcoholism, drug addiction, eating disorders, depression, and other mental health problems.

    Steven was Assistant Professor of Counselor Education and Assistant Director of Graduate Studies at The College of Idaho where he taught and supervised many counselors. He was Charter President of the Idaho Mental Health Counselors Association and taught for many years at Boise State University. He served on the Idaho Board of Professional Counselors and Marriage & Family Therapists for over 8 years.

    In addition to his private practice, he was The National Director of Late-Life Care at Healthwise and enjoys working with clients from adolescents to elders. He takes great pride in working with family members from different generations and enjoys working with some of his former clients’ children.

    As a member of the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals, Steven trains extensively with Dr. Patrick Carnes, the foremost authority on Sex Addiction, and other international addiction experts. Steven holds the CSAT-S (Certified Sex Addiction Therapist-Supervisor) and is one of the few Idaho Sex Addiction Therapists certified to supervise other CSATs.

    Credentials:

    NPI # 1508018086

    Tax ID 74-3067231

    Idaho Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist Senior

    LMFTS-2634

    Idaho Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Senior

    LCPCS-243

    Certified Sex Addiction Therapist–Supervisor

    2002C-0014

    Areas of Focus

    Addiction

    Porn Addiction

    Sex Addiction

    Alcohol Addiction

    Drug Addiction

    Impaired Professionals

    Love Addiction

    Relationship Addiction

    Codependency

    Co-Addiction

    Trauma Resolution

    Family Support

    Sexuality

    Sex Therapy

    Couple’s Counseling

    Men’s Issues including ED and PE

    LGBTQ+ Concerns

    Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual

    Coming Out

    Sexual Anorexia

    Transgender

    Alternative Lifestyles

    Kink-Informed

    Poly

    Mental Health Consultation & Supervision

    Depression

    Anxiety

    Self-Esteem

    EMDR

    Trauma

    Career Counseling

    Crisis Resolution

    Marriage Therapy

    Adolescents and Teenagers

    Family Therapy

    Group Counseling

    Consultation & Supervision

    Organizational Development

    Clinical Supervision for Idaho Mental Health Clinicians

    Clinical Supervision for CSATs

    Team Building

    Critical Incidents

    Educational Presentations

    Impaired Professionals

    Porn & Sex Addiction Individualized Intensive Program

    We offer this unique individualized 3-day Intensive Porn & Sex Addiction Workshop where you have the unique opportunity to focus on your issue with the help of our highly qualified addiction, trauma, and family therapists. The 3 consecutive days of the Intensive are designed to specifically meet your needs with individual counseling, group counseling, and specialized services.

    The program is trauma-informed and will help you get a good start with your recovery program. Although each Intensive will vary, the process will help you identify harmful behaviors and begin healing deep wounds and/or old messages affecting your life today. When indicated, family involvement is encouraged.

    Incorporating the work of Task-Based Carnes Model of Addiction and Trauma and using advanced trauma modalities, these 3 days will address the pain and numbing behaviors you have been experiencing. We aim to provide relief from your issues and give you a definitive plan and tools so you can continue the learnings and growth from the Intensive.

    The intensive is designed to help you get back to or become the person you want to be.