Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychiatrists in Missoula, MT

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Shannon Scally
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MHA, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59804
As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner located in Missoula, MT, I work to engage in a unique therapeutic relationship. My focus is to perform a thorough assessment, diagnosis and evaluation to provide medication management, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy using a collaborative approach. Overall, I welcome my clients to come as they are and share their needs so that together, we can reach their mental health goals. Mental health care is an essential piece of overall health and I look forward to collaborating with my clients and their healthcare team.
As a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner located in Missoula, MT, I work to engage in a unique therapeutic relationship. My focus is to perform a thorough assessment, diagnosis and evaluation to provide medication management, psychoeducation, and psychotherapy using a collaborative approach. Overall, I welcome my clients to come as they are and share their needs so that together, we can reach their mental health goals. Mental health care is an essential piece of overall health and I look forward to collaborating with my clients and their healthcare team.
(406) 510-2782 View (406) 510-2782
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Steven K Elrod
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59801  (Online Only)
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Anger, PTSD? A psychiatric evaluation and research-proven treatment could put you back on the path to recovery. Let's do this together.
Do you or your family need Medication or Therapy for Anxiety, Depression, Anger, PTSD? A psychiatric evaluation and research-proven treatment could put you back on the path to recovery. Let's do this together.
(406) 743-3641 View (406) 743-3641

Online Psychiatrists

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Sarah Niese
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, CNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
Welcome! GentlePsych is an online telepsychiatry practice seeing patients ages 7 and up. I see clients both in person and telemedicine to allow the most comfortable space for you. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in diagnostic testing and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders.
Welcome! GentlePsych is an online telepsychiatry practice seeing patients ages 7 and up. I see clients both in person and telemedicine to allow the most comfortable space for you. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric nurse practitioner specializing in diagnostic testing and medication management for a wide range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders.
(740) 715-3728 View (740) 715-3728
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Wellness Options LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-C, ACNP-BC, APRN
Verified Verified
Anaconda, MT 59711
My focus is to assist those who may struggle with their mental health and tailor a specific plan of care that the individual and myself create. The recent pandemic has pushed society to recognize that individuals may need assistance with mental wellness. Montana is very rural and services are not always readily available, I am committed to the wellness of individuals and would like to provide services to our community.
My focus is to assist those who may struggle with their mental health and tailor a specific plan of care that the individual and myself create. The recent pandemic has pushed society to recognize that individuals may need assistance with mental wellness. Montana is very rural and services are not always readily available, I am committed to the wellness of individuals and would like to provide services to our community.
(406) 905-0705 View (406) 905-0705
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychiatrists

How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.

What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?

The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.

Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?

Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.

How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?

A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.