Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists in Helena, MT
Jiff is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Montana State University & focused her research on treating Adverse Childhood Experiences. She has worked & trained at Montana State Hospital, the VA, & many regional hospitals & outpatient facilities where she has served all ages & complexities. She authors continuing education for nurses & instructs nursing courses. Jiff grew up in the small-town, farming, ranching, and rodeo ways of life in Montana. She operates from the values of community learned here.
Jiff is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Montana State University & focused her research on treating Adverse Childhood Experiences. She has worked & trained at Montana State Hospital, the VA, & many regional hospitals & outpatient facilities where she has served all ages & complexities. She authors continuing education for nurses & instructs nursing courses. Jiff grew up in the small-town, farming, ranching, and rodeo ways of life in Montana. She operates from the values of community learned here.
My hope is to offer client centered, holistic care that is evidence based. I want my clients to develop achievable goals for their health and well-being and help them to set upon the path to personal success.
My hope is to offer client centered, holistic care that is evidence based. I want my clients to develop achievable goals for their health and well-being and help them to set upon the path to personal success.
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I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and personality-related challenges. Many of my clients are seeking clarity, stability, and relief from symptoms that interfere with daily life, relationships, or work. This is a fully remote telepsychiatry practice serving adults in Ohio, Idaho, Iowa, and Montana.
I work with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma-related symptoms, sleep difficulties, and personality-related challenges. Many of my clients are seeking clarity, stability, and relief from symptoms that interfere with daily life, relationships, or work. This is a fully remote telepsychiatry practice serving adults in Ohio, Idaho, Iowa, and Montana.
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Typically I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Grief therapy, trauma focused care, DBT, and some online testing to provide care.
Front Range Family Psychiatry cares for the mental health for the whole family. Children through adults are seen in rural Choteau, Montana. We offer local psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management and some therapy in a discrete location. All major insurances are accepted. There are now three Psych NPs to provide services.
Typically I use CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Grief therapy, trauma focused care, DBT, and some online testing to provide care.
Front Range Family Psychiatry cares for the mental health for the whole family. Children through adults are seen in rural Choteau, Montana. We offer local psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication management and some therapy in a discrete location. All major insurances are accepted. There are now three Psych NPs to provide services.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
It gets much better from here. No matter what you're going through, our expert providers are here to help with online mental health care tailored to you. Brightside Health offers personalized psychiatry, proven therapy, or both to help you feel better. Get started right from home, with appointments in as little as 2 days.
Western Wellness LLC provides medication management, therapy, and mental health evaluation in rural Montana — no four-hour drive, no months-long waitlist. Visits at our office in Philipsburg or by telehealth across the state of Montana.
Ashley Westphal, NP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years in health care and over focused on providing mental health services. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for adults, teenagers, and children over 5, across a range of conditions.
Western Wellness LLC provides medication management, therapy, and mental health evaluation in rural Montana — no four-hour drive, no months-long waitlist. Visits at our office in Philipsburg or by telehealth across the state of Montana.
Ashley Westphal, NP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Emergency Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years in health care and over focused on providing mental health services. She provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for adults, teenagers, and children over 5, across a range of conditions.
I know reaching out for help takes courage, and I want you to feel supported from the very beginning. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, my focus is on listening to your story and understanding your needs. There is a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that affect our mental wellness. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work toward sustained healing.
I know reaching out for help takes courage, and I want you to feel supported from the very beginning. As a dual-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, my focus is on listening to your story and understanding your needs. There is a complex interplay of biological, psychological, and social factors that affect our mental wellness. My goal is to walk alongside you as we work toward sustained healing.
I am a integrative psychiatric provider passionate about integrating Western medicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, & holistic approaches to treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, & addiction. Free Consultation
I am a integrative psychiatric provider passionate about integrating Western medicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, & holistic approaches to treat ADHD, depression, anxiety, & addiction. Free Consultation
As board certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, we work to engage in the therapeutic relationship. Our focus is to perform a thorough assessment, diagnosis and plan to provide medication management, education, and therapy using a collaborative approach. If you are reaching out to us, please include your email in the message as this helps us reach back to you more efficiently. We welcome you to come as you are and together we can reach your mental health goals.
As board certified psychiatric nurse practitioners, we work to engage in the therapeutic relationship. Our focus is to perform a thorough assessment, diagnosis and plan to provide medication management, education, and therapy using a collaborative approach. If you are reaching out to us, please include your email in the message as this helps us reach back to you more efficiently. We welcome you to come as you are and together we can reach your mental health goals.
After completing my fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, I provided trauma-informed care in a residential DBT program for teens for more than a decade.
I’ve also served as medical director for an eating disorder treatment program and worked in integrated telepsychiatry settings, partnering with primary care providers to expand access to care. I’ve completed intensive DBT training and enjoy incorporating its principles into my work with patients and families. I currently see patients from age 5-23.
After completing my fellowship at the Yale Child Study Center, I provided trauma-informed care in a residential DBT program for teens for more than a decade.
I’ve also served as medical director for an eating disorder treatment program and worked in integrated telepsychiatry settings, partnering with primary care providers to expand access to care. I’ve completed intensive DBT training and enjoy incorporating its principles into my work with patients and families. I currently see patients from age 5-23.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I'm dedicated to guiding individuals through the turbulent waters of depression with empathy and understanding. Drawing from both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion, I offer personalized care to ease the weight of despair and instill a sense of hope. Through a blend of medication, therapy, and supportive strategies, I walk alongside my patients, illuminating the path toward healing and emotional restoration. Together, we confront the shadows of depression, embracing the journey with courage and resilience, towards brighter days ahead.
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I'm dedicated to guiding individuals through the turbulent waters of depression with empathy and understanding. Drawing from both clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion, I offer personalized care to ease the weight of despair and instill a sense of hope. Through a blend of medication, therapy, and supportive strategies, I walk alongside my patients, illuminating the path toward healing and emotional restoration. Together, we confront the shadows of depression, embracing the journey with courage and resilience, towards brighter days ahead.
Hi, I’m Amanda — a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes mental health treatment should feel collaborative, approachable, and occasionally include a dash of humor. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life’s general chaos. My style combines evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection — because no one wants to feel like they’re talking to a robot with a prescription pad. I’m especially passionate about personalized care, trauma-informed treatment, and helping patients feel understood, not judged.
Hi, I’m Amanda — a psychiatric nurse practitioner who believes mental health treatment should feel collaborative, approachable, and occasionally include a dash of humor. I work with children, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, bipolar disorder, and life’s general chaos. My style combines evidence-based treatment with genuine human connection — because no one wants to feel like they’re talking to a robot with a prescription pad. I’m especially passionate about personalized care, trauma-informed treatment, and helping patients feel understood, not judged.
Are you a Christian looking for help? Do feelings of shame cause you to withdraw Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to fall asleep? Can't turn your mind off? Having mood swings or anxious thoughts? Unable to focus? In a 'dark place' and unable to pull yourself out? Been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD? Sometimes persons of faith hesitate to seek expert professional help because they fear that a psychiatric provider will not respect Christian beliefs and values. Perhaps I can help. I am experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and work with adults and teens.
Are you a Christian looking for help? Do feelings of shame cause you to withdraw Feeling overwhelmed? Unable to fall asleep? Can't turn your mind off? Having mood swings or anxious thoughts? Unable to focus? In a 'dark place' and unable to pull yourself out? Been diagnosed with Depression, OCD, ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, PTSD? Sometimes persons of faith hesitate to seek expert professional help because they fear that a psychiatric provider will not respect Christian beliefs and values. Perhaps I can help. I am experienced Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and work with adults and teens.
I am accepting new virtual psychiatry patients in Montana! As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in diagnosis and treatment of children, teens, and adults with mental health concerns. My practice philosophy is to seek understanding of each person’s mental health goals and then create a treatment plan to assist the person with achieving their individual wellness goals. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and psychotic disorders. My personal approach is to integrate medication management with brief therapy interventions.
I am accepting new virtual psychiatry patients in Montana! As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I specialize in diagnosis and treatment of children, teens, and adults with mental health concerns. My practice philosophy is to seek understanding of each person’s mental health goals and then create a treatment plan to assist the person with achieving their individual wellness goals. I have experience treating mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma disorders, ADHD, personality disorders and psychotic disorders. My personal approach is to integrate medication management with brief therapy interventions.
Clients are offered a warm, nonjudgmental, and professional space where there is no expectation to “have it all together” in order to receive care. This approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect, inviting individuals across the lifespan to show up exactly as they are. A board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner partners with each person to explore their concerns, clarify what matters most, and create an individualized plan. Sessions are collaborative, paced gently, and focused on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and hopeful as they move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Clients are offered a warm, nonjudgmental, and professional space where there is no expectation to “have it all together” in order to receive care. This approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and respect, inviting individuals across the lifespan to show up exactly as they are. A board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner partners with each person to explore their concerns, clarify what matters most, and create an individualized plan. Sessions are collaborative, paced gently, and focused on helping clients feel understood, empowered, and hopeful as they move toward meaningful and sustainable change.
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Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Psychiatrists
Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.