Dr. Conner Vrba is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Idaho and a dedicated mental health professional with a deep connection to the Boise community where he was born and raised. He holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Counseling and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Idaho State University. With a foundation in psychology and sociology from his undergraduate years at the University of Idaho, Conner blends academic insight with practical experience to help clients navigate life’s challenges with clarity and care.
Conner’s clinical approach blends presence-centered, relational work grounded in the Gestalt framework with evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness practices, and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). He works from a trauma-informed perspective, helping clients develop awareness, resilience, and long-term strategies for meaningful change. His doctoral training enhances his work by integrating the latest research, ethical practices, and client-centered techniques to support well-rounded and individualized care.
A former DI collegiate football player, Conner enjoys working with athletes navigating identity, pressure, and life transitions both on and off the field. His firsthand understanding of the physical and emotional demands of sport allows him to connect authentically and support clients in achieving sustainable performance and balance.
Conner is passionate about helping individuals through life's challenges, whether they’re facing trauma, stress, life transitions, or performance-related concerns. His warm and direct approach invites clients to show up authentically while exploring new ways of being.
Outside the therapy room, Conner embraces an active lifestyle, enjoying the outdoors with friends and family. He also finds creativity in the kitchen, relaxation through music, and playing video games.
I’m a licensed professional counselor who works with kids, teens, and adults, generally starting around age twelve. I help people navigate anxiety, mood changes, life transitions, and the lingering effects of difficult experiences. My goal is to offer a space where you feel heard, understood, and not judged, whether you’re coming in for the first time or returning to therapy after a break.
My style is warm, collaborative, and down‑to‑earth. We’ll pay attention to what’s working in your life as well as what’s painful or stuck, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe for you. With younger clients, I weave in developmentally appropriate play and creative activities so they can express themselves in ways that feel natural and not pressured. Play often helps kids make sense of big feelings, try out new coping skills, and feel more confident in their daily lives.
I also offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is an evidence‑based approach that helps the brain process experiences that may be keeping you feeling stuck, on edge, or overwhelmed. EMDR can support healing, strengthen resilience, and empower clients to engage more fully in their lives and relationships. I introduce EMDR gradually, with plenty of explanation and check‑ins, so you feel prepared and in control throughout the process.
If you’re considering counseling for yourself or your child, we can use our time together to clarify what you’re hoping for, build on your existing strengths, and find practical steps toward change. You don’t have to have everything figured out before you start, that’s what we’ll work on together.