Therapists in Montana

Hello! Thank you for considering my practice. I'm committed to providing a welcoming and safe atmosphere for healing and growth. My therapeutic foundation is relationship and attachment based (childhood through adulthood and life transitions.) I have 16 years in the Missoula community providing therapy to adults, children, and families. My experience includes helping clients heal trauma, implementing practical skills for managing distress, and helping individuals understand personal attachment patterns and develop secure relating (improved relationships). I also provide equine facilitated psychotherapy sessions from Spring to Fall.

I have learned that the heart and success of therapy is a safe and trusting relationship /environment where people can grow. I work to provide this safety in a supportive and non judgmental environment which empowers and encourages this. My role is to be empathic and support/guide this growth as well as to give clients a greater understanding of themselves. I see us all as unique and gifted and value the varying depths and needs of people.

Are you battling anxiety daily? Do you find yourself overthinking everything? Does your body feel fried? Do you struggle with feelings of self-worth? Do you have trouble getting through the day? Do you have a lot of trauma that you’ve tried to work through before but felt like it didn’t get you to where you want to be?

My patients are ready for something to change. Whether they are struggling with difficult emotions or trying to recover from past trauma, they acknowledge that there is healing to be done. Counseling is powerful. I am a believer of the positive outcomes that can occur when one commits to the tough work. I have been a therapist since 2014 and working in the mental health field since 2007. I value ongoing education and consultation to best serve my patients. By creating a safe space, I help patients connect with their "parts of self" that are resilient.

Accepting in person individual sessions! I work with individuals who are seeking assistance in healing recent or past trauma, anxiety/depression, life transitions, interpersonal/domestic violence, and women who are experiencing pregnancy or postpartum. I use evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parts work, solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), and motivational interviewing through an attachment based lens.

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.

Whatever brings you here today, you deserve to be heard, you know you best! I will meet you where you are at & together we will understand what it is you want/need, navigate transitions or help you through difficult times. I’m honored to work with you & help you through your journey. I work with individuals, parents and moms. It is not easy to let in a new person who you can trust will have your best interest. I will offer a safe empathetic place with no judgment & unconditional support. Where you can talk about your struggles and difficulties.

Do you need support to improve your mental and emotional state of being? I am honest, loving, direct and non-judgmental; with a calling to help others by bringing awareness to what is causing mental suffering to facilitate healing. Services offered include a blend of various therapeutic modalities. One size does not fit all and I work uniquely with each client based on their specific need, emotional and psychological ailment, and temperament. Play therapy techniques are utilized when working with children. I am professionally trained in Somatic therapy used in treating trauma/PTSD and mindfulness techniques for stress reduction.

I’ve been in the mental health field for over 25 years and take a relational approach considering the individual, environment, life experiences, personality, needs and strengths of each person. I enjoy supporting adults, children and families improve communication skills, self awareness, acceptance, and learn adaptive ways to regulate/ manage emotions and behaviors. We will work together to increase insight and awareness and you or your child's overall functioning, and reduce problematic symptoms/behaviors. My clients have expressed feeling safe and accepted and often share appreciating the depth of our work together.

I believe everyone, no matter what their past experience, has an inborn ability for healing. Some reactions we learn for survival can become problems later in life. I'll help you understand how some of your current challenges and symptoms relate to your mind and body's natural, protective wisdom and together we'll access that wisdom for healing. This biology based approach sees you as someone worthy of support, yearning for wellness and capable of improvement, no matter your diagnosis. Skill building, trauma reprocessing, attachment focused support, education, parenting support and mindfulness are among the approaches we may use.

Life is complicated and painful. You deserve the respect, confidentiality, attention, and compassion that I offer as a Professional Mental Health Counselor. Porn/sex addiction (and partner/familial effects), occupational stress (military/veterans, law enforcement, first responders), separation/divorce/infidelity, trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse/violence, and grief/loss issues, are some of the areas in which I have clinical experience and training. I have worked in mental health since 2008, and spent four years at an inpatient crisis residential facility working with suicidal and high-risk patients, and am a Montana Red Cross member.

I am committed to meeting YOUR needs! It is an incredibly brave thing to admit when we are experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, are vulnerable, stuck, or just want someone to listen. When you work with Bridges, you are in a safe space where you will not be judged! Children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families are all welcome at Bridges. I offer therapies to suit every need, and I enjoy working with people who are ready for change. Bridges offers HIPAA compliant Telemedicine, therefore serving ALL MT communities. The physical office is located in Billings. Let’s get you from where you are to where you want to be!

Accepting New Clients! Do you have concerns or worries you have difficulty resolving? Is your child struggling with their feelings and you're seeing new behaviors? Do you have past life events which seem to linger and cannot resolve on their own? I can help you with that! You'd benefit from working with an experienced therapist who has worked with many concerns including depression, anxiety, marital issues, blended/adoptive families and behavioural issues. I am trained in EMDR therapy and other models of treatment to help address your concerns. I am located in MT but provide tele-health therapy across MT and ND.

Do you ever wonder if your partner will be there for you when you really need them? Do you feel like you have tried so hard to figure things out, but somehow nothing ever changes? It’s amazing how often people feel alone in a couple; frustrated and inadequate, maybe even invisible? If things don’t change, then what? So many important expectations, so many hopes, so many questions, that go right to the heart of things.

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 help people struggling with isolation from depression,anxiety, and trauma. I guide clients and their families in various life transitions in order to engage in a more fulfilling manner. My clients often say I'm a therapist that helps them laugh, find connection, and most of all validation and hope in a laid back, and relaxed environment. You can expect me to respect your thoughts, ideas, and choices. The first session will be used to gather information about your history, needs, strengths, and what your goals are. I do this through asking questions and active listening.

Now Accepting New Clients. My experience is working with women who struggle with anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and low self-compassion. My target population are women who are often the “do it allers,” but leave little room to care and nurture themselves. I am a strong believer in the importance of resilience that is gained through lived experience, including trauma. However, constantly living with this protective armor, necessary when living in survival mode, often prevents us from living into who we truly are.

I have experience working with clients who are navigating chronic pain, chronic illness, physical disabilities, addiction, grief, loss, religious trauma, ADHD, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I value learning from my clients and provide psychoeducation to build upon strengths that you already have.

My favorite part about being a counselor is watching people heal and grow into healthier versions of themselves. I provide support for those who have experienced Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, and Substance Abuse. I am trained in EMDR therapy, which is my favorite way to address Trauma and heal the nervous system. I believe that nearly everyone has been through some form of Trauma and it can be the root cause of many other mental health conditions.