Behavioral Health Provider
Frances Arapis
Frances Arapis-Nomee is a recent graduate with a master’s degree in social work and holds a license with the State of Idaho. She recently graduated from the Advanced Standing MSW Program at Boise State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Lewis Clark State College and also a Bachelor Degree in Applied Management from National American University in Rapid City, SD, She is a Coeur d’Alene Tribal member and resides in Worley, ID. She was born on the reservation, but her family moved to Spokane, Washington when she was 7 years old. She has always kept her ties with the tribe and has worked in several departments for the Tribe in past years.
Frances did her practicum hours with Marimn Behavioral Health Department from August 2023 until her graduation in June 2024. She has a great desire to stay and provide services to the Tribal members who need support and guidance in their personal healing journey. Her education has provided her with skills and knowledge in many different therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Therapy (DBT), Solution Therapy, and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her future plans are to become a provider with a Rapid Transformation Therapy(RTT) Certification and Emotional Brain Training (EBT) to support her as a trauma-informed care provider. Her current and previous education provides her with a strong knowledge and skills base to reach her clients with a compassionate, insightful, and therapeutic approach to meet her clients where they are and provide them with trauma-informed understanding, knowledge, and experience.
Frances continues to process her own trauma issues and healing journey which allows her the personal experience of how to break through the historical, generational, and personal traumas facing society today. As a member of the Coeur d’Alene Tribe, she also understands the specifics of the local population and community.
Frances comes from a very large family. Her mother was also a Coeur d’Alene Tribal Member and was a very talented artist and crafter who passed her gift of creativity to Frances as a young child. Frances now teaches and shares her knowledge and creativity with others.
Frances is committed to continuing her healing journey and hopes to support her community and tribe in finding their healing, reconnecting with themselves, and maintaining a healthy well-being.