Who We Are at Treasure Valley Counseling & Wellness
Lisa Tovar, LCSW, CCTP, C-DBT(Co-Owner)
Lisa is the Co-Owner of Treasure Valley Counseling and Wellness who is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 16 years of work in the fields of mental health and crisis intervention. Her background spans hospitals, medical clinics, and community mental health settings, where she has consistently focused on creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment for those she serves.
Lisa is especially passionate about trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, and helping clients feel secure, understood, and empowered. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized to meet each individual's unique needs. Lisa is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and is Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
David Tovar, MBA, LMSW, (Co-Owner)
David Tovar is the co-owner of Treasure Valley Counseling and Wellness, where he combines behavioral health expertise with entrepreneurial leadership to strengthen mental health services across Idaho. In recognition of his leadership and community impact, David was honored with the 2026 Accomplished Under 40 Award, celebrating young leaders who are helping build a better Idaho.
David is passionate about improving access to quality behavioral health care by building strong partnerships among healthcare providers, schools, hospitals, first responders, community organizations, and state agencies. He believes that meaningful collaboration and coordinated care are essential to creating a behavioral health system that is accessible, effective, and responsive to the needs of Idaho communities.
Throughout his career, David has played a key role in developing new behavioral health programs, expanding services into underserved and rural communities, and bringing organizations together to improve outcomes for individuals and families. His work focuses on identifying gaps in care, creating sustainable solutions, and fostering relationships that strengthen the continuum of behavioral health services across the state.
As a leader, David is committed to ensuring that individuals receive the right care at the right time while supporting innovative approaches that improve access, coordination, and long-term community wellness. His vision is to help build a stronger, more connected behavioral health system that serves all Idahoans.
Amanda Swindoll, LMSW
Amanda is a Licensed Master Social Worker with experience in outpatient therapy, inpatient treatment, and child welfare case management. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Boise State University and is passionate about helping clients navigate grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Amanda specializes in working with individuals ages 10 and up through a telehealth-based, trauma-informed, and evidence-based approach, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and somatic interventions. Her goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that promotes choice, dignity, and empowerment in every session.
Alec Gedwill, LMSW
Alec Gedwill is a therapist with experience working in substance use treatment, trauma-informed care, and outpatient mental health settings. He earned his undergraduate degree from Boise State University and his Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University. Alec works with adults facing substance use concerns, trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, using an evidence-based, client-centered approach. He primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), strengths-based interventions, and motivational interviewing to help clients build insight, confidence, and sustainable change. Outside of work, Alec enjoys spending time in the mountains, running, and golfing, and values an active, balanced lifestyle as part of overall wellness.
