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Get to know us. Meet some of our key professionals.

Lonna J. Smith, R.N., Deborah Samson, R.N., and Marilyn Walker founded IHCC in 1994. Prior to starting IHCC, they all worked at EIRMC hospital in the quality assurance department in Idaho Falls. The decision to form IHCC was founded on the belief that they could provide a quality service to individuals with disabilities. Since then the company has grown to a multitude of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of people with developmental and mental health disabilities.

Dr. Darla Faraday

(Formerly Dr. Darla Lawson) Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Dr. Darla Faraday was born and raised in California.  She attended the University of Tennessee during her undergraduate studies and majored in anthropology, and…

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Amber Stempien, LPC

Counselor

Mrs. Stempien grew up in North Carolina before moving to the Boston, Massachusetts area where she completed her Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling.…

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Laurie Yates, LCPC

Counselor

Laurie received her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from Idaho State University. Six years later, she received a Bachelor’s in social work at the same…

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Rik Troyer, LCPC

Counselor

Rik Troyer LCPC, was born in Indiana and earned his Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Western Kentucky University in 1989. Rik has experience with…

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Elsa Benson, LMSW

Counselor

Elsa Benson earned her Master’s degree in Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University and received previous mental health schooling at Georgia State University. Elsa…

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Nancy Boyce, M.Ed

Psychometrist

Nancy was born and raised in Idaho and earned her Master’s in Education from Idaho State University with an emphasis in Human Exceptionality. She…

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Magdalena Camacho, LMSW

Counselor

Magdalena was raised in Idaho and completed her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at Idaho State University. She then attended Boise State University, earning…

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