Center for New Directions
Matthew Andersen
Director, Center for New Directions
Office: Roy F. Christensen Complex 366
Professional Work Experience
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Idaho (LCPC)
- 15 years of experience providing counseling services and administration
- Clinical director and admin of a mental health treatment facility for 10 years.
Favorite Professional Experience
I love being able to watch the transformation and healing that occurs when a client fully engages and trusts in the counseling process. I have specialized in substance abuse and trauma for many years. I enjoy the close connections I am able to make with others in counseling and have seen some amazing changes when clients start to heal from their pain.
A Little About Me
When I am not at work, I am typically with my family. Having married an athletic person and having three boys has allowed me to combine my love of sports with my love of my kids! Summers are filled with baseball, swimming, parkour and many other adventures! It’s my favorite time of year!
Angela Boursaw
Administrative Assistant
Angela was born and raised in American Falls, Idaho. She moved to Pocatello in 1994 and began to raise her family. Angela started her career at ISU as a Secondary Education Major before deciding to pursue a nontraditional occupation in the energy field. She has completed the course work for the Energy Systems Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technology program and is working toward completion of a Bachelor of Applied Science. As a student, Angela worked for the Adult Success Center at ISU and, in 2010, had the honor of earning Idaho State University Student Employee of the Year second runner-up. Angela is pleased to have found a new home within the General Education Department as Center for New Directions' administrative assistant. She is the mother of three and the grandmother of two adorable toddlers. She is a voracious reader and an avid knitter.
Janie Marley, LMSW
Counselor at Center for New Directions
Office: Roy F. Christensen Complex (RFC) Office 372A
Professional Work Experience
- State Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16 years working in the behavioral health industry
- Experience working with various age groups from children to adults providing individual and family psychotherapy
Career Highlights
- Initiated and facilitated a teen support group using Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Completed the Child and Adolescent Training in Evidence-Based Psychotherapies (CATIE) program for the State of Idaho
- Independent facilitator of the Parenting the Love and Logic Way® course
Favorite Professional Experience
I’ve had the privilege to work with many people facing emotional and behavioral challenges and enjoy the journeys and growth I’ve witnessed in the course of this profession. There have been many favorite experiences watching individuals work toward a personal goal and changing challenges into strengths and advancement. One rewarding experience for me was supporting a foster family working through difficult challenges, and being present, as they took active steps finalizing legal requirements permanently expanding their family.
A Little About Me.…
My favorite hobbies include enjoying listening to and playing music on the piano, weekend traveling adventures, and attending estate sales for great deals! I am married, have a blended family, and enjoy spending time with them playing corn hole, card games, and having table tennis tournaments.