Dr. Hamblin is currently accepting new patients ages 12 & up for counseling.  He is a contract provider for the following health insurance networks:

 

Blue Cross of Idaho

Regence Blue Shield

Aetna

United Healthcare

Wise Network

First Health

Advantage Care Network

First Choice Health

 

 

Dr. Hamblin addresses common problems that many people experience, such as depression, anxiety, grief, stress, and relationship issues. He often works with couples (heterosexual or homosexual), families, step-families, as well as teenagers or adults on an individuals basis.  His therapy is generally brief and solution-oriented.

 

Dr. Hamblin offers referrals for attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADD/ADHD) testing, domestic violence, drug & alcohol evaluations, & child custody cases.

 

Dr. Hamblin's Philosophy

 

"A psychiatrist with whom I work has described my therapeutic style as "artistic".  I like that and consider it a compliment."

 

"Mine is not a sing-songy, head weaving, "how does that make  you feel?" therapeutic approach.  Rather, I respect the fact that my patients are presenting problems that necessitated their appointment.  Problems have solutions." 

 

"This is important work.  I believe therapy should be an active process.  My sessions are almost always active and highly engaging.  This is the work of solution discovery.  I believe people have their own answers, these answers reside within.  We actively and collaboratively seek these answers."

 -Arthur G Hamblin, Psy.D.

 

 Credentials & Education

 

Professional Licensure and Association Memberships

 

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Idaho

American Psychological Association Membership - www.apa.org

American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy-clinical member www.aamft.org

Idaho Association of Marriage and Family Therapy - www.idahocounselor.org

 

 

Education

 

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) 1981, Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey

 

Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.) 1974, School Psychology, Idaho State University, Pocatello, Idaho

 

Bachelor of Science, 1970, Education/Psychology, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan

 

Professional Training

 

1980-1981 Family Therapy practicum, Richard Hall Community Mental Health Center, Somerville, New Jersey

 

1980-1981 Trainer, Employee Assistance Program (Live for Life), Johnson & Johnson Company, New Brunswick, New Jersey

 

1979-1980 Consulting psychology practicum, Center School for the Emotionally Disturbed and Neurologically Impaired, Warrenville, New Jersey

 

1981-1982 Postdoctoral Supervision, St. Alphonsus Hospital Health Promotion Institute, Employee Assistance Program, Boise, Idaho

 

1986-1989 Marriage and Family Therapy supervision for American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), clinical membership

 

Experience

 

1983 - present  Clinical psychologist, private, generalist outpatient practice.  Emphasis in brief therapy, marriage and family therapy, Boise, Idaho

 

2003  Clinical psychologist for (Experimental) "In-House Employee Assistance Program" with Hughes Electronics, Boise, Idaho (three month duration)

 

1997-1999  KIDO radio talk show psychologist. "Shrink to Fit" program, Boise, Idaho

 

1984-1986  Adult Group Therapist (contract) at CPC Intermountain (impatient psychiatric) Hospital, Boise, Idaho

 

1983-1985  Consulting psychologist (contract) at Nelson Institute , outpatient alcohol and drug treatment program

 

1982-1983  Adjuct professor (Behavioral Principles class), College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho

 

Related relevant experience:  1974-1979, Interant (four mountain school districts) school psychologist, McCall-Donnelly School District, McCall, Idaho

 

Awards

 

"Behavioral Healthcare Provider of the Year -2003" - Awarded by Business Psychology Associates, Boise, Idaho

 

 

Personal

 

Dr. Hamblin resides in Boise with his wife Teresa.  They have a blended family, with 5 children between them.

 
 
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