LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists in Helena, MT
Currently accepting new clients! Please reach out any time. Many people suffer with their mental health and often suffer needlessly. I have been a psychiatrist since 2001 and have experience with many types of people, ages 18-118. I think it's important to take a "life story" approach to get a sense of someone's needs and to be able to develop an effective treatment plan, often in coordination with therapists, primary care providers, and specialists.
Currently accepting new clients! Please reach out any time. Many people suffer with their mental health and often suffer needlessly. I have been a psychiatrist since 2001 and have experience with many types of people, ages 18-118. I think it's important to take a "life story" approach to get a sense of someone's needs and to be able to develop an effective treatment plan, often in coordination with therapists, primary care providers, and specialists.
Carly Sell, a Montana native, has worked as a psychiatric nurse for the past 15 years. Carly graduated in 2007 from Carroll College with her bachelor’s degree in nursing and from Montana State University in 2022 with her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Carly has always been passionate about improving overall mental health and well-being throughout Montana through suicide prevention, mental health awareness education, and trauma-informed care.
Carly Sell, a Montana native, has worked as a psychiatric nurse for the past 15 years. Carly graduated in 2007 from Carroll College with her bachelor’s degree in nursing and from Montana State University in 2022 with her Doctor of Nursing Practice. Carly has always been passionate about improving overall mental health and well-being throughout Montana through suicide prevention, mental health awareness education, and trauma-informed care.
Erin Ferriter Huston grew up in a large family in Montana City. She was involved in many sports, especially soccer. Erin was a Carroll College graduate. She was employed as a RN in pediatric and psychiatric settings. After 10 years, Erin pursued further education at Montana State University to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This diverse profession has allowed Erin to work in psychiatric settings out of state, within MT and in the Helena area.
As a provider, Erin believes that patients are most successful when they have trust in their provider, when a provider actively listens and when they feel included in their care.
Erin Ferriter Huston grew up in a large family in Montana City. She was involved in many sports, especially soccer. Erin was a Carroll College graduate. She was employed as a RN in pediatric and psychiatric settings. After 10 years, Erin pursued further education at Montana State University to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner. This diverse profession has allowed Erin to work in psychiatric settings out of state, within MT and in the Helena area.
As a provider, Erin believes that patients are most successful when they have trust in their provider, when a provider actively listens and when they feel included in their care.
Michelle Herron grew up in Helena, Montana. She has been specializing in psychiatric care for 13 years. Michelle graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Montana State University in 2022; she is passionate about providing inclusive psychiatric services to Montanans. Michelle believes that the provider and client work together to find an individualized treatment that promotes health, healing, and hope.
Michelle Herron grew up in Helena, Montana. She has been specializing in psychiatric care for 13 years. Michelle graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Montana State University in 2022; she is passionate about providing inclusive psychiatric services to Montanans. Michelle believes that the provider and client work together to find an individualized treatment that promotes health, healing, and hope.
LGBTQ+ ally.
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.
LGBTQ+ ally.
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.
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Hi! My name is Brooke Cadwell and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. I specialize in women's mental health care. I have specialty training and a decade of experience in perinatal mental health. In addition to perinatal mental health, I specialize in women's mental health and wellness throughout the lifespan. I care for women from adolescence through the end of life. I also have training in adult mental healthcare and see men, specifically in the context of paternal mental health and supporting fathers in transitional points of life.
Hi! My name is Brooke Cadwell and I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife. I specialize in women's mental health care. I have specialty training and a decade of experience in perinatal mental health. In addition to perinatal mental health, I specialize in women's mental health and wellness throughout the lifespan. I care for women from adolescence through the end of life. I also have training in adult mental healthcare and see men, specifically in the context of paternal mental health and supporting fathers in transitional points of life.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
We understand that you are coming to us at one of the most vulnerable and difficult times in your life. We will listen to your concerns without judgement and offer a safe space to overcome your unique challenges. We are here to help if you are struggling with overwhelming feelings of sadness, irritability, anxious thoughts, or chaotic shifts in your mood. We can assess for ADHD if you feel unable to focus or struggle with completing tasks without distraction. We are experienced in providing trauma informed care.
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I specialize in:
- ADHD in adults
- Anxiety and depression
- Patients not improving with current medications
- Bipolar and other mood concerns
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Schizophrenia
- Substance use and MAT
- Weight loss and metabolic health (GLP-1 support)
- Sexual health and mental wellness (PrEP/PEP)
Finding psychiatric care shouldn’t take weeks. I offer timely, telehealth-based medication management for adults who want clear answers and effective treatment.
I specialize in:
- ADHD in adults
- Anxiety and depression
- Patients not improving with current medications
- Bipolar and other mood concerns
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Schizophrenia
- Substance use and MAT
- Weight loss and metabolic health (GLP-1 support)
- Sexual health and mental wellness (PrEP/PEP)
Finding psychiatric care shouldn’t take weeks. I offer timely, telehealth-based medication management for adults who want clear answers and effective treatment.
I personally have struggled with overcoming trauma, mental health challenges, and felt judged by healthcare workers as a gay man.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by mental health challenges, life transitions, or the lasting effects of trauma? Finding it hard to find joy or manage anxiety. Having difficulty with work, relationships, or school? Do you have difficulty trusting healthcare providers? Are you having trouble finding medications that help or having difficulty managing side effects? Do you disagree with another providers diagnosis of your mental health condition? Whether this is your first or 20th encounter with a mental health provider, I strive to make my clients feel heard and respected.
I personally have struggled with overcoming trauma, mental health challenges, and felt judged by healthcare workers as a gay man.
Are you feeling stuck or overwhelmed by mental health challenges, life transitions, or the lasting effects of trauma? Finding it hard to find joy or manage anxiety. Having difficulty with work, relationships, or school? Do you have difficulty trusting healthcare providers? Are you having trouble finding medications that help or having difficulty managing side effects? Do you disagree with another providers diagnosis of your mental health condition? Whether this is your first or 20th encounter with a mental health provider, I strive to make my clients feel heard and respected.
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.
Currently accepting new clients: Navigating mental health concerns as a child or teen (or as a parent) can be incredibly challenging. I’m Dr. Arias, a board-certified psychiatrist in both general and child/adolescent psychiatry with Frontier Psychiatry, and I’m here to offer thoughtful, compassionate support grounded in evidence-based care. I’ve dedicated my career to working with children, teens, and their families, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges. 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.
Currently accepting new clients: Navigating mental health concerns as a child or teen (or as a parent) can be incredibly challenging. I’m Dr. Arias, a board-certified psychiatrist in both general and child/adolescent psychiatry with Frontier Psychiatry, and I’m here to offer thoughtful, compassionate support grounded in evidence-based care. I’ve dedicated my career to working with children, teens, and their families, helping them manage a wide range of mental health challenges. 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 work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, burnout, treatment-resistant depression, hormone-related mood changes, and other concerns affecting emotional well-being. Many clients come to Sub Rosa Therapy feeling stuck after trying multiple approaches without lasting relief. Through a collaborative, whole-person approach, I work alongside our therapists and care team to help clients better understand the factors contributing to their symptoms and develop individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, sustainable healing.
I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, burnout, treatment-resistant depression, hormone-related mood changes, and other concerns affecting emotional well-being. Many clients come to Sub Rosa Therapy feeling stuck after trying multiple approaches without lasting relief. Through a collaborative, whole-person approach, I work alongside our therapists and care team to help clients better understand the factors contributing to their symptoms and develop individualized treatment plans that support meaningful, sustainable healing.
My first specialty was hospital medicine, before moving into psychiatry. I worked with acute illness and exacerbation of chronic illness. I noticed that, too often, mental health complaints and their impact on health and wellness were overlooked. People were unable to adequately manage their chronic health conditions because they were too depressed, anxious, or otherwise struggling with psychological distress. This seemed to overshadow everything else. Mental health determined how they responded to treatments, their compliance with therapies, and could make symptoms much worse.
My first specialty was hospital medicine, before moving into psychiatry. I worked with acute illness and exacerbation of chronic illness. I noticed that, too often, mental health complaints and their impact on health and wellness were overlooked. People were unable to adequately manage their chronic health conditions because they were too depressed, anxious, or otherwise struggling with psychological distress. This seemed to overshadow everything else. Mental health determined how they responded to treatments, their compliance with therapies, and could make symptoms much worse.
My client load is full at the moment, but others in my practice are accepting new clients! Please reach out to ask us for providers with availability. - I’m Dr. Jon Brigham, a board-certified psychiatrist with Frontier Psychiatry, and my approach is simple: I believe in partnership. Together, we’ll work toward a treatment plan that helps you live a fulfilling, meaningful, and more balanced life. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone.
I specialize in medication management for mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders, providing care for adults and seniors (65+).
My client load is full at the moment, but others in my practice are accepting new clients! Please reach out to ask us for providers with availability. - I’m Dr. Jon Brigham, a board-certified psychiatrist with Frontier Psychiatry, and my approach is simple: I believe in partnership. Together, we’ll work toward a treatment plan that helps you live a fulfilling, meaningful, and more balanced life. Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone.
I specialize in medication management for mood disorders, depression, anxiety disorders, and psychotic disorders, providing care for adults and seniors (65+).
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FAQ - LGBTQ+ Psychiatrists
What are the advantages of seeing an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions using a combination of therapy and medication. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. For many LGBTQ+ individuals, working with a psychiatrist who understands or shares aspects of their identity can be an important part of feeling safe, heard, and respected in care. Providers familiar with LGBTQ+ experiences may be better equipped to address minority stress, identity development, gender dysphoria, coming out processes, family rejection, discrimination, and other concerns that uniquely affect LGBTQ+ communities and can impact mental health treatment.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly psychiatrist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful resource that allows you to filter for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) based on their experience working with LGBTQ+ individuals. You can look for providers who identify as LGBTQ+ themselves or who mention LGBTQ+ affirming care in their profiles. Consider looking for key indicators such as use of inclusive language, experience with gender-affirming care, or a focus on trauma-informed and identity-centered approaches. It’s also important to consider practical details, such as whether the provider offers telehealth, their therapeutic style, and whether they accept your insurance.