Therapists in Montana

I have worked in Mental Health for over 24 years, and I am passionate about empowering my clients. I have experience working with individuals and families through all stages of life. I particularly enjoy working with the LGBTQ community and senior citizens.

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.

Meagan Schmidt brings over six years of experience as a counselor. Meagan's empathetic dedication to supporting clients' healing and growth complimented by a rich professional skillset, make her an exceptional ally for supporting personal growth. Meagan sees individuals and adults as well as children. Her passion for helping others, particularly children and families, stems from her early experiences working with children who were labeled as "bad" or "trouble." With time spent in Nepal, she worked with women rescued from the sex trafficking industry, which heightened her empathy and skillset as a counselor.

Life can be hard. Do you find yourself feeling unsatisfied, stressed with daily demands or overcome with difficult emotions? Are you struggling with a life change or conflict and would like to delve deeper into your purpose? Perhaps you feel unfulfilled or as though something is missing. Our sense of who we are is inevitably shaped by our history which often influences current living. However adversity & unmet longings do not have to rule our lives or obstruct our joy. Challenges can be utilized as growth opportunities to help us fully thrive when we learn to integrate them in a manageable way so to experience relief from suffering.

Are you struggling with anxiety, sadness, loss or experiencing a life transition? At times we all need guidance sorting out life's complexities. As a therapist, my role is to serve as a guide to help you achieve personal growth, recognize your strengths, and regain control of your life. I work with children, teens, and young adults who are needing assistance in processing their thoughts and emotions, while navigating the challenges that come with each developmental stage.

I am committed to helping clients move through a variety of challenges by building self-awareness and supporting the practice of new actions. I provide integrated client solution focused therapy. I am trained in trauma informed interventions, am sensitive to a client's attachment style and work to empower clients to achieve their goals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples and groups. I have a special interest in teaching of behavioral management, mindfulness, somatic experiencing, EMDR, emotional regulation, and distress tolerance. Cognitive behavioral resources and tools are the foundation of all my work.

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!