Therapists in Montana

My therapeutic approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from emotion-focused, attachment-based, and trauma-informed perspectives. I facilitate introspection, supporting clients with understanding the root of their behaviors, emotional patterns, and relationship dynamics. Through this approach, I aim to support my clients develop the skills necessary to foster deeper connections with themselves, others, and the world around them.

I truly enjoy getting to know my clients and supporting them along life's journey. I strive to always provide a safe, honest, kind, and non-judgmental space. A space where individuals and families can identify their needs, feelings, hopes, and aspirations. It is a magical feeling to watch people find their voice, grow, and reach their goals! Treatment will always be tailored to focus on the strengths and needs of each client. Together, we will explore and utilize evidenced-based interventions that will help you develop communication skills, a sense of self, and healthy relationships.

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.

My goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment in order for individuals, couples, and families to find a way through their difficulties. I use a collaborative client-centered approach and focus on providing a safe haven in which the client(s) can begin the healing journey.

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

I work with addictions, trauma, and mental health disorders. I work well with codependency issues, relationship problems such as healthy boundary setting and assertiveness.

Open, honest, and caring, Tristen brings his passion for healing and growth to every session. Tristen believes that the challenges we face in our lives are obstacles to be overcome, and can provide opportunities for growth. He strives to empower his clients with the skills and tools necessary for them to reach their highest potential, and achieve their most ambitious goals. Tristen believes that much of the distress and dysfunction we experience in our lives stem from suppressed and/or ineffectively expressed emotions. He works to build strong, safe relationships with his clients so that they can explore their emotions.

I am a trauma-informed child, teen and family therapist who is deeply committed to empowering my clients with the knowledge and skills they need to heal wholeheartedly. I treat both the brain and the body and believe that all behavior is communication. Often times, the challenging behaviors we see in ourselves and our children reflects underlying neurobiological processes related to trauma, unmet needs, and lagging social-emotional skills. As a therapist, it is an honor to walk alongside you on your path to healing.

My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training and experience, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins, and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that lead to more satisfaction and fulfillment in life . My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem, pride, and resiliency.

It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.

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.

My approach is client-driven and integrative. I start with assessing developmental history, losses and trauma, and behavioral health issues. I then clarify with the client how I can assist them with their identified goals.

Do you struggle in relationships? Do you constantly feel on edge, exhausted, burnt out, or unsafe? If you have any history of trauma, addiction, or another difficulty with functioning, we can help. Megan MacKay is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCPC) in Montana, a Licensed Practicing Counselor (LPC) in Arizona, and National Board Certified Counselor (NCC). Certified Sexual Addiction (CSAT) and intimacy disorders, Meadows model Post Induction Therapy (PIT), and Safe and Sound Protocol based on Polyvagal Theory (SSP). In partnership with New Beginning Ranch and individual appointments.

Life is full of uncertainties. Many of them can unexpectedly destabilize us, causing stress, despair, anxiety, and even depression. Such circumstances could prevent a mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy life, where hope for change is not visible. If you feel identified with this, I want to tell you that you are not alone. Seeking help is the first step in finding a way out and seeing the light among adverse/unexpected circumstances. Therapy helps you explore the causes, thoughts, emotions, and patterns that block and prevent you from moving forward. Together we can find the way out.

I'm focused on helping children, teens, and adults find their strengths and utilize them to make the healthy lasting changes they are looking for. I specialize in treating a range of problems: Anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, mood disorders, developmental problems, behavioral issues, ADHD, as well as working with families and children with autism. I understand that each person is different and needs to find an approach suited just for them to be able to heal and grow. I use humanistic, CBT, play therapy, DIR Floortime, and solution focused approaches and tailor them to fit your needs as a client.

My top priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. A fundamental aspect of that is hearing and understanding where you are coming from. The most common issues I help with are emotional trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace difficulties and longer term mental health/illness issues. I worked in state government for 15 years. The understanding that I developed regarding how organizations tend to function is valuable in helping clients dealing with workplace issues.

I was born and raised in southeastern Montana, lived in Seattle for fifteen years, and returned to be closer to family. I am a survivor of trauma, have worked as a special education teacher in Seattle for twelve years, and have worked as a Licensed Psychotherapist and Licensed Addictions Counselor in Billings since 2004. My passions are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), people with special needs, grief/loss, the elderly, veterans, and helping people in crisis in general. I understand how addiction impacts people in crises. I specialize in improving communication. I inform my practice with brain research. Hope is everything.

Helping empower people to live joyful, abundant peace-filled lives, while enjoying the gift of life given me by God forms the purpose and drives the mission of my ministry as a therapist. The purpose of Heart and Hand Center is to alleviate suffering that comes to people of all ages as a result of trauma, grief, loss, injury, accidents, divorce, family dysfunction, war, poverty, addictions, death, and disease. We use a healing approach combining compassion and care with expressive arts therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and spirituality to address root causes of emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems.

I work with specifically with college-age and young adults into their 30's on identity and self-worth. As an adopted person, I am adoptee-competent and love working with all adoptees, including experience with issues facing ITC and transracial adoptees. I work with you to integrate all the parts of your authentic self into a feeling of being fully "you" everyday. I work on relational/response patterns you feel stuck in, building trust and confidence in your own decision-making, resolving sources of criticism, and I'm just generally dedicated to raising up your self-worth.