About the Practice

Alpine Ridge Psychological Services PLLC provides evidence-based psychological care with a focus on
health psychology, chronic disease management, and behavioral medicine. Services are delivered via secure
telehealth across Idaho, offering accessible, compassionate, and research-supported treatment.

Meet the Psychologist

Michael R. Thomas, Ph.D., L.P.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Thomas specializes in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, chronic pain, and behavioral
challenges related to medical conditions. With more than 15 years of experience in health psychology and VA
integrated care models, he brings a whole-health, evidence-based approach to supporting patient well-being.

Specialties & Services

• • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• • CBT-I for insomnia
• • ACT for anxiety, depression, and chronic illness
• • EMDR for trauma
• • Chronic pain behavioral treatment
• • Stress and lifestyle modification
• • Behavioral medicine for medical conditions
• • Support for medication adherence and health habit change

Health Psychology for Cardiology Patients

Many cardiac conditions are influenced by stress, sleep, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. Dr. Thomas works in
collaboration with cardiology teams to help patients manage anxiety, improve adherence, reduce stress-related
symptoms, and strengthen long-term health outcomes.

• • Cardiac-related anxiety & panic
• • Stress reduction & relaxation training
• • Hypertension-friendly behavioral strategies
• • Support after heart attack or new diagnosis
• • Tobacco cessation
• • Lifestyle and sleep improvement