About Us

Ostermiller Counseling Services, Inc. was established in 2002 by Jared Ostermiller to provide evidence-based mental health services to individuals and families throughout East Idaho.

After interning with Juvenile Probation Services in 1994 and 1995, Jared worked for Child Protective Services from 1996 to 1999 and as a school social worker until 2002. Recognizing a shortage of mental health services in East Idaho, he partnered with two friends in 2000 to establish Advantage Care Rehabilitative Services, providing in-home behavioral support to children and adults. The partnership dissolved amicably in 2004 as the partners pursued other opportunities.

Following this transition, Jared focused on expanding Ostermiller Counseling Services, Inc., which has since become Rexburg’s oldest multi-provider mental health counseling clinic.

Through the years, the agency has had the privilege of employing many talented and dedicated counselors whose contributions continue to help shape the practice.

(The family's connection to the mental health profession extends to the next generation. One of Jared's sons has earned a doctorate in psychology, while his other four children, along with a son-in-law and daughter-in-law, have earned master's degrees in social work.)

Today, the practice remains committed to providing individualized, evidence-based care and collaborating with healthcare providers and community organizations to support the individuals and families it serves.