Therapists in Montana
Joe Keller
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901 (Online Only)
You may be saying to yourself: "I feel stuck. I feel disengaged. The problems seem insurmountable. When I attempt conversation about difficult issues they invariably turn to gridlock. Hurtful words are used by both of us. Withdrawal, isolation and silence follow. It seems we have a crisis over something. Then we have a brief honeymoon followed by a period of tension leading to another explosion. Seems like it never ends. Seems my efforts to engage are met with distancing by my spouse. I feel more and more disconnected, more helpless and hopeless about this relationship."
You may be saying to yourself: "I feel stuck. I feel disengaged. The problems seem insurmountable. When I attempt conversation about difficult issues they invariably turn to gridlock. Hurtful words are used by both of us. Withdrawal, isolation and silence follow. It seems we have a crisis over something. Then we have a brief honeymoon followed by a period of tension leading to another explosion. Seems like it never ends. Seems my efforts to engage are met with distancing by my spouse. I feel more and more disconnected, more helpless and hopeless about this relationship."
Isabel Uhrich
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
I use a collaborative attachment-based approach which focuses on individual experiences and interpersonal relationships to guide each session.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, or noticing continued patterns of conflict. Whatever is bringing you to counseling, we can work together to discuss what might benefit you the most at this time in life. Your willingness to seek help opens the door to discovering how you might create the change you wish for yourself, whether you're looking to explore something that has been deeply impactful, better understand yourself, learn how to effectively communicate and feel connected in your relationships, or feel like 'you' again.
I use a collaborative attachment-based approach which focuses on individual experiences and interpersonal relationships to guide each session.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing a wide range of issues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, or noticing continued patterns of conflict. Whatever is bringing you to counseling, we can work together to discuss what might benefit you the most at this time in life. Your willingness to seek help opens the door to discovering how you might create the change you wish for yourself, whether you're looking to explore something that has been deeply impactful, better understand yourself, learn how to effectively communicate and feel connected in your relationships, or feel like 'you' again.
Victoria Manik
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59718
My goal is to make you feel heard and understood. I meet you exactly where you are at, listen to you, challenge you, and support you in developing a connection with yourself and the world around you. The therapeutic relationship is an opportunity for you to feel validated, trusted, and above all, authentic and connected. I want to support adults and couples in rebuilding a connection with themselves and to cultivate purpose and curiosity in one another. I help families establish open communication, trust, and create healthier boundaries in order to facilitate more enriched relationships moving forward.
My goal is to make you feel heard and understood. I meet you exactly where you are at, listen to you, challenge you, and support you in developing a connection with yourself and the world around you. The therapeutic relationship is an opportunity for you to feel validated, trusted, and above all, authentic and connected. I want to support adults and couples in rebuilding a connection with themselves and to cultivate purpose and curiosity in one another. I help families establish open communication, trust, and create healthier boundaries in order to facilitate more enriched relationships moving forward.
Faith Ellis
Pre-Licensed Professional, MFLC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
I am currently accepting new clients! Lately, it seems the intimate spark between you and your partner is dim at best. Connecting positively has been tacked onto the long list of chores to do rather than being part of your relationship that fuels the fire. Maybe you're struggling with conflict, balancing life, knowing each of your needs, or a sex life that feels pleasurable. At best, you find yourself in an unsatisfying status quo. At worst, you find shame, anger, guilt, or sadness fighting over who takes center stage between the two of you. Regardless, you and your partner can no longer find each other in your intimate moments.
I am currently accepting new clients! Lately, it seems the intimate spark between you and your partner is dim at best. Connecting positively has been tacked onto the long list of chores to do rather than being part of your relationship that fuels the fire. Maybe you're struggling with conflict, balancing life, knowing each of your needs, or a sex life that feels pleasurable. At best, you find yourself in an unsatisfying status quo. At worst, you find shame, anger, guilt, or sadness fighting over who takes center stage between the two of you. Regardless, you and your partner can no longer find each other in your intimate moments.
Paul R Cahill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
My therapy practice is focused on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, and difficult life transitions. I aim to guide people towards building a deeper understanding of themselves and to apply healthy habits and life skills that will create lasting change.
My therapy practice is focused on helping people cope with anxiety, depression, anger, substance use, and difficult life transitions. I aim to guide people towards building a deeper understanding of themselves and to apply healthy habits and life skills that will create lasting change.
Mindful Connections
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
I am currently an LMFTA. My background includes 6+ years in the mental health field, and over 13 years' experience working with children and families utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy in schools, homes, and clinics. These modalities not only help the children with various developmental disabilities and autism, it also helps parents and siblings use everyday methods to bring more ease to their day. I encourage and support focusing on what really matters, our relationships.
I am currently an LMFTA. My background includes 6+ years in the mental health field, and over 13 years' experience working with children and families utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy in schools, homes, and clinics. These modalities not only help the children with various developmental disabilities and autism, it also helps parents and siblings use everyday methods to bring more ease to their day. I encourage and support focusing on what really matters, our relationships.
Deb D Marquard
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59102
Whether you're looking for help with parenting challenges, relationship issues, or ways to manage anxiety, depression, or everyday life stressors, choosing a therapist is an important decision. I have found that when clients feel secure and understood in the therapeutic relationship, exploration and resolution of difficult life experiences becomes possible. I'm an experienced licensed professional counselor who works with individuals of all ages (3-80+). I tailor my approach to the individual and utilize a variety of treatment approaches.
Whether you're looking for help with parenting challenges, relationship issues, or ways to manage anxiety, depression, or everyday life stressors, choosing a therapist is an important decision. I have found that when clients feel secure and understood in the therapeutic relationship, exploration and resolution of difficult life experiences becomes possible. I'm an experienced licensed professional counselor who works with individuals of all ages (3-80+). I tailor my approach to the individual and utilize a variety of treatment approaches.
Jessica Pruitt
Counselor, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59401
Within my 10 years of counseling experience, I have worked with a wide-range of patients from all ages with many different difficulties. I was trained in family therapy, and throughout my career have focused on couple's therapy as a specialization. In 2012, I began working with veterans and survivors of trauma using a combination of narrative and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I have continued to work with a variety of patients, as well as, having the freedom in my practice to continue specializing in couples and trauma survivors.
Within my 10 years of counseling experience, I have worked with a wide-range of patients from all ages with many different difficulties. I was trained in family therapy, and throughout my career have focused on couple's therapy as a specialization. In 2012, I began working with veterans and survivors of trauma using a combination of narrative and cognitive-behavioral therapies. I have continued to work with a variety of patients, as well as, having the freedom in my practice to continue specializing in couples and trauma survivors.
George Faegre
Pre-Licensed Professional, PCLC, NCC
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59715
I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and adults. I believe everyone has beauty and wonder within themselves. Sometimes these aspects of a person are buried by the complexities of life; trauma, relationship ruptures, and experiences of suffering, can make it difficult to bring love for yourself and others forward.
I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and adults. I believe everyone has beauty and wonder within themselves. Sometimes these aspects of a person are buried by the complexities of life; trauma, relationship ruptures, and experiences of suffering, can make it difficult to bring love for yourself and others forward.
Sean Patrick
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.
Erin Adams-Griffin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Whitefish, MT 59937
Waitlist for new clients
You already have, and can unlock, everything you need to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. My philosophy is that the person/people sitting across from me come with primary expertise, experience and wisdom. Each one is a specialist in their own self and their own life, and comes with inherent worth, value and dignity. My priority is to be fully present and aware in order to build trusting relationships, deeply understand, reflect each person's insights/solutions, and offer hope in other possibilities. It's an honor to be a partner and consultant in the process of uncovering hidden resources.
You already have, and can unlock, everything you need to live a fulfilling and purposeful life. My philosophy is that the person/people sitting across from me come with primary expertise, experience and wisdom. Each one is a specialist in their own self and their own life, and comes with inherent worth, value and dignity. My priority is to be fully present and aware in order to build trusting relationships, deeply understand, reflect each person's insights/solutions, and offer hope in other possibilities. It's an honor to be a partner and consultant in the process of uncovering hidden resources.
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Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718 (Online Only)
Are you ready to transform your relationship with life? Are you feeling confused, anxious, or having difficulty finding your happiness in the midst of life's stressors? We all have problems, habits and "quirks" of personality and wonder sometimes when life gets rough, whether we need therapy or if it would be a good option. When life is getting on top of you, when you begin to feel strong emotions that you didn't know that you had, when you feel lost or hopeless or just want to reach your full potential, then give yourself a chance to seek a new solution. I can help. I am Gottman Level II and EMDR trained.
Are you ready to transform your relationship with life? Are you feeling confused, anxious, or having difficulty finding your happiness in the midst of life's stressors? We all have problems, habits and "quirks" of personality and wonder sometimes when life gets rough, whether we need therapy or if it would be a good option. When life is getting on top of you, when you begin to feel strong emotions that you didn't know that you had, when you feel lost or hopeless or just want to reach your full potential, then give yourself a chance to seek a new solution. I can help. I am Gottman Level II and EMDR trained.
John Lilburn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
I work with couples, adults, kids, and families dealing with disruptive events, situations, and behaviors. Some of these situations are typical life transitions: entering adolescence, a new child in the family, school and work conflicts, or life-stage changes. Other transitions are more obviously traumatic: medical crises, chronic illness, infidelity, or the dissolution of long-term relationships. I work with patients that have long-term, debilitating mental illnesses, and patients that have more situational or transitional difficulties. I welcome clients who are struggling with parenting plan issues and post-divorce conflict.
I work with couples, adults, kids, and families dealing with disruptive events, situations, and behaviors. Some of these situations are typical life transitions: entering adolescence, a new child in the family, school and work conflicts, or life-stage changes. Other transitions are more obviously traumatic: medical crises, chronic illness, infidelity, or the dissolution of long-term relationships. I work with patients that have long-term, debilitating mental illnesses, and patients that have more situational or transitional difficulties. I welcome clients who are struggling with parenting plan issues and post-divorce conflict.
Christine K Duda
Counselor, MSEd, LCPC
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59102
I am the owner of Summit Healing Center and am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Do you feel like things are unbalanced, unmanageable and overwhelming? I believe thru all of life's challenges and obstacles we have a potential hidden within us that with support, empathy and compassion we can achieve and sustain. I am committed to supporting you find balance and serenity in your life, while learning and growing to make life long changes. I have 7+ years as a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years in the helping profession.
I am the owner of Summit Healing Center and am a Licensed Professional Counselor as well as a Nationally Certified Counselor. Do you feel like things are unbalanced, unmanageable and overwhelming? I believe thru all of life's challenges and obstacles we have a potential hidden within us that with support, empathy and compassion we can achieve and sustain. I am committed to supporting you find balance and serenity in your life, while learning and growing to make life long changes. I have 7+ years as a Licensed Professional Counselor with 10+ years in the helping profession.
Ellerey Jorgensen
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Colleen D Johnson, Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Columbia Falls, MT 59912
Does your heart hurt? Have you lost a loved one to death or divorce and your mourning feels unbearable? Grief and loss also comes from relocating, breaking up with a significant other, fired from a job, a broken friendship, a pet dying, abusive childhood, or substance abuse. Grief can feel heavy and numbing. You may feel anxiety, anger, depression and are isolating. Self-medicating through alcohol and drugs is common, too. Negative emotions are balled up and difficult to untangle alone. Do you want to move through the journey of grief into a place where it feels "more normal"?
Does your heart hurt? Have you lost a loved one to death or divorce and your mourning feels unbearable? Grief and loss also comes from relocating, breaking up with a significant other, fired from a job, a broken friendship, a pet dying, abusive childhood, or substance abuse. Grief can feel heavy and numbing. You may feel anxiety, anger, depression and are isolating. Self-medicating through alcohol and drugs is common, too. Negative emotions are balled up and difficult to untangle alone. Do you want to move through the journey of grief into a place where it feels "more normal"?
Mark Knox
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, DMin, LMFT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Livingston, MT 59047
I am dedicated to providing help for the hurting, in a safe and compassionate environment. We all have times when we could use a little help, but change is possible and can lead to a great life. I combine evidence-based, cutting-edge therapies intended to bring healing to the brain. These include LENs Neurofeedback, EMDR (I am an approved consultant), and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. As a 25-year military veteran, I have a solid understanding of issues experienced by military and veteran clients and their families, and a deep desire to provide veterans and first-responders with help.
I am dedicated to providing help for the hurting, in a safe and compassionate environment. We all have times when we could use a little help, but change is possible and can lead to a great life. I combine evidence-based, cutting-edge therapies intended to bring healing to the brain. These include LENs Neurofeedback, EMDR (I am an approved consultant), and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. As a 25-year military veteran, I have a solid understanding of issues experienced by military and veteran clients and their families, and a deep desire to provide veterans and first-responders with help.
Alissa Engel
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59401
I've been a practicing counselor for over 17 years. I received my bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University Fullerton, my master's degree from Montana State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and my PhD from The University of Montana in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a 23-year member of the Montana Air National Guard. I specialize in the military/veteran community, first responders, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma, dissociative disorders, psychosomatic disorders, insomnia/sleep disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and spiritual abuse/high control group/cult recovery.
I've been a practicing counselor for over 17 years. I received my bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University Fullerton, my master's degree from Montana State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and my PhD from The University of Montana in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a 23-year member of the Montana Air National Guard. I specialize in the military/veteran community, first responders, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma, dissociative disorders, psychosomatic disorders, insomnia/sleep disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and spiritual abuse/high control group/cult recovery.
Joanna M Lyon
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
I enjoy working with couples and families. I have been very successful in using a communication approach when working with couples. I have worked with attachment issues since I started counseling in 2000. I am especially excited about working with families in a group setting in order to deal with major issues that are occurring. I am experienced in systemic counseling and group work of all kinds.
I enjoy working with couples and families. I have been very successful in using a communication approach when working with couples. I have worked with attachment issues since I started counseling in 2000. I am especially excited about working with families in a group setting in order to deal with major issues that are occurring. I am experienced in systemic counseling and group work of all kinds.
Aletheia Marriage Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, M, Div, MFT, LCPC
Not Verified Not Verified
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Are you becoming more and more emotionally disengaged and lonely in your marriage? Do you want to feel more connected to your partner...tired of the vicious circles of negative assumptions and harsh reactions…beginning to dislike the person you are becoming in your marriage? With over 50 years experience, I provide Researched Based Marriage Therapy using both The Gottman Research and that of Emotion Focused Therapy to give you "state of the art" marriage counseling. Let's meet on Zoom a few times and work toward a Private Intensive Marriage Counseling Weekend on Placid Lake, in the Seeley Swan Valley. It's time! "Let's do this!"
Are you becoming more and more emotionally disengaged and lonely in your marriage? Do you want to feel more connected to your partner...tired of the vicious circles of negative assumptions and harsh reactions…beginning to dislike the person you are becoming in your marriage? With over 50 years experience, I provide Researched Based Marriage Therapy using both The Gottman Research and that of Emotion Focused Therapy to give you "state of the art" marriage counseling. Let's meet on Zoom a few times and work toward a Private Intensive Marriage Counseling Weekend on Placid Lake, in the Seeley Swan Valley. It's time! "Let's do this!"
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.