Brighter Futures Outpatient Clinic

The Brighter Futures Clinic has openings for new clients. We accept most insurances. Call to schedule today! Meet our Providers! Deborah Blazzard, PHMNP-BC Deb has experience in all forms of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, schizophrenia, and PTSD. She is passionate about mental health and believes in treating the whole person. Her strengths include working together with providers, family members and therapist to ensure good quality of care. She is married and has four children. She is an Idaho native and enjoys camping, hiking, running, and pretty much anything outdoors with family. Before obtaining her Master's degree in Mental Health. she was an OB nurse and enjoyed caring for babies and their mothers. Lexi Brown, LCSW Lexi is a License Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, who works with children and adolescents. She utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including attachment-based, humanistic, and person-centered therapies. Lexi utilizes this approach in order to tailor therapeutic interventions to the individual needs of each client. Lexi has experience working with children and adolescents. Her dog, Rocky, regularly comes with her to sessions. Lucas Leitner, LMSW Lucas Leitner is a Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW), who has several years of experience working with adolescents, in both residential and community mental health, as well as school settings. Throughout his career, he has supported individuals navigating trauma, behavioral challenges, anxiety, depression, and severe mental illness through individual counseling, crisis intervention, case management, and psychoeducation. Lucas’ approach is trauma-informed, compassionate, and collaborative. Lucas integrates psychodynamic principles with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients better understand how past experiences influence current patterns while developing practical skills to manage life's challenges. He believes in meeting each client where they are, building on their strengths, and creating a safe, supportive space where healing, growth, and meaningful change can occur. Brandy Allen, LMSW My passion is helping individuals discover their strengths, heal from life's challenges, and build meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy is most effective when you feel safe, heard and genuinely understood. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where you can explore your experiences at your own pace while developing the tools needed to move forward with confidence. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who works with children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and self-esteem. I utilize an eclectic, evidence-based approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and strengths-based interventions to create an individualized treatment plan that best fits each client's unique needs and goals. I believe every person has the capacity for growth and resilience. Whether you are seeking support through a difficult season, working to heal from past experiences, or striving for personal growth, I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, empathy and respect. Together, we will work toward creating meaningful change and helping you build a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling and authentic. Sam Christiansen, CBRS Specialist, Case Manager Sam is a Community-Based Rehabilitative Specialist and Case Manager at the Brighter Futures Clinic with three years of experience working with children and adolescents. She is committed to providing client-centered care and utilizes a client-led approach to foster a supportive, trusting environment that empowers clients and promotes self-determination. Sam holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Social Work. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys participating in sports and staying actively involved in her community.