Therapists in Montana

Do you struggle with self-confidence or anxiety? Have you experienced grief or gone through trauma? Are you going through the adoption process or struggling with your identity as an adoptee? This can all greatly impact our personal and professional lives. It can make us want to retreat, isolate, and see ourselves in a negative light. Doing this, in turn, can lead into potential depression and not feeling like ourselves anymore. Yet, life has so much to offer, and you are here for a reason. You have a purpose and deserve to live a beautiful, happy and fulfilled life where you feel confident and capable of conquering those anxieties.

As a therapist my goal is to help clients overcome barriers so that they can live happier and healthier lives. In order to do this, I work on supporting my clients where they are in their journey and collaborate with them on their treatment. I provide a genuine, safe experience for my clients by incorporating creativity, humor, and play into sessions.

I believe we all have the capacity to heal. If you chose to work with me, I will offer you a non-judgmental space where you can heal and grow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and I have a holistic approach to psychotherapy. I offer psychotherapy with adults, teenagers and children. I also offer therapy for parents who want to improve their relationship with their children. I offer therapy for a variety of issues and concerns, including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, attachment difficulties, grief, difficult decision making, isolation, relationship distress and foster care/ adoption, fertility issues and pregnancy loss.

Please Note: In my general practice I specially see clients ages 4-17. My specialties include working with children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions and symptoms, attachment difficulties, self harming, adjustment issues, and school difficulties that include peer and teacher conflicts, learning disabilities or differences. One area of particular interest that I have is working with children and teens in the foster care system, families providing foster care, and families that have grown or are growing through adoption.

Understanding your young child's needs can be confusing and draining -- I offer ways to bring more joy and less stress to you and your child. You are an essential & cherished part of your child's therapy. As a guide in your relationship, I can help you to: explore what your child is communicating; understand his/her perception; read his/her cues; support strong emotions and behaviors; teach him/her how to cope; integrate past difficulties; heal; learn new parenting skills; and connect more deeply. We'll work together through the power of play, activities, discussion, reflection, modeling, skill development, and body awareness.

I have been working with children and families for the past 11 years utilizing a relational attachment model. I have experience working with family separation, foster care/adoption, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, school issues along a verity of emotional/behavioral concerns. I have worked with children from age 5-18 years. I offer a safe nonjudgmental environment that allows children and families to be able to address and explore their needs with support and guidance.

My areas of specialization include adoption, anger management, antisocial personality, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, codependency, depression, divorce, domestic abuse, domestic violence, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, life transitions, marital and premarital, oppositional defiance, parenting, peer relationships, relationship issues, school issues, sex therapy, suicidal ideation and trauma and PTSD. I focus on a wide range of clients including adults, teenagers, preteenagers, and children. I use several therapeutic modalities/approaches.

My approach with my clients is based on a pragmatic intuitive approach, customized to individual needs. My goal is to assist my clients in finding and tailoring tools to aid them in becoming the best person they can be on a daily basis. I strive to help individuals develop the strength to overcome interpersonal challenges, relational difficulties, and life crises. I believe that strong marriages and supportive families are vital to the ability to recover from personal crises and regain hope which can promote life-long change.

Now accepting online clients in WA & MT. This journey called life is full of ups & downs, joy & pain, being known and feeling alone. This is most prominent during transition times like adolescence, graduating, getting married or divorced, or losing part of your identity through a change in roles or job. In my practice I honor the whole person and treat mind, body, & spirit, as well as the connections with others in relationships. You are welcome & encouraged to bring your whole story and whole self to the therapy process.

Montanans face unique challenges related to geography, a culture of individualism, intergenerational patterns of trauma, and a changing economy. I’ve spent my career developing evidence-based skills to meet the needs of my neighbors. This starts with building a straightforward relationship as a foundation for work that attends to the needs of our physiology, psychology, spirituality, and our community. Therapy is about cultivating ongoing processes of resilience that continue outside of the office and everyday I do my best to work myself out of a job.

Accepting new clients in 2024! - Counseling is the practice of self-reflection and exploration in which people examine their sense of self and how they interact with the world. Using a wellness approach, I assist clients in practicing reflection in all areas of life. Each client requires unique treatment, so I strive to shape my counseling style to compliment a client’s change process. Depending on the type of counseling provided, I use evidence-based research theories, models, and techniques to assist in personal reflection and growth for individuals, families, and children.

Life can throw us some difficult challenges and so many struggle with navigating through those challenges. It can sometimes feel like there is no light at the end of the tunnel and it is during these times, we all could use extra support. It also takes courage to reach out for help. I believe that everyone has the strength to get through life's toughest challenges with the right tools and support. That is why I am here to provide a safe, supportive environment, listen to you, and work with you to help find solutions and help you get back to living life.

Welcome to Leigh Therapy. My name is Stevie-Leigh Haughian. I am a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Clinical Practicing Counselor. We all have moments in our lives where we find ourselves reaching out for validation, understanding, healing or a safe place to be heard. Seeking help can be intimidating, and I appreciate the courage it takes. Through our process together I will be guiding you along your personal growth and allowing space for individualized evolution. Sometimes there are barriers that prevent relationships from progressing and leave us feeling stagnant.

Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! I want to work with people who are ready to make meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes creating change is challenging, and we can all use some extra support, encouragement, guidance, feedback, and a caring nonjudgmental person to guide us through life’s ups and downs. I know that making choices while under stress can be very difficult, and I will work with you to help you get unstuck, problem solve effectively, and feel more confident in the choices you make. Please call or email me today to begin your transformation into a healthier, happier you!

My mission is to support and help people who are hurting, going through something that is overwhelming them, or have experienced a loss or trauma in their life that they need to work through. My ideal client is someone who knows that they want to change their situation for the better but doesn't know where to start. They are ready to change the things in their life that are causing them pain and ready to accept those things that are beyond their power.

I am passionate about helping others make the changes they want to see in their lives. My practice is person-centered and strengths-based, offering a safe, open space, free of judgement, to explore your world-your thoughts, feelings, choices, and relationships. I truly believe that all people have the ability to grow and heal, even in the darkest of our times. Working together, we can discover your strengths, build skills, and overcome obstacles for you to find fulfillment and achieve your goals. "It is never too late to be what you might have been!" --George Eliot

We are meant to share life's hardships with others, rather than be alone with our pain. So much suffering today stems from a sense of isolation and disconnection within our lives. I offer a therapeutic relationship based on unconditional acceptance and compassion; where you can feel support in creating healthier relationships, evaluate what you seek in life, and diminish pressures that hinder your growth and happiness. We live in a stressful, anxiety-provoking time. When we slow down and look at our own core values and how we would like to inhabit our lives, we give ourselves permission to make mistakes and grow.

I love helping people address needs related to relationships, family, children, faith, and self-development. I am interested in the intricacies, challenges, and healing of relationships which involves honest appraisal and assessment of interpersonal communications which affect the most important aspects of personhood and human interactions. I enjoy the adventure of accompanying clients as they seek resolution of the challenges of living with ourselves and others in the world. The ultimate goal, in my current understanding, is to be at peace with who we are, who we have been, and continue striving to become the person we want to be.

I feel that everyone has a need for counseling at some point in life. Just as we have physical health, we have mental and emotional health. If we check in with mental and emotional health needs during difficulties, learning challenges or traumas, we can sustain our overall mental and physical health. Yes, they do go together! I enjoy working with clients who are open to new pathways and perspectives.