Attachment-based Therapists in Bigfork, MT

My joy and my passion are helping women discover how much is possible when they start loving and accepting themselves. When you love and accept yourself – light side/dark side – with all of your imperfections, that’s when things really start to move and shift. It is the key that opens the door to the wisdom and strength that is already inside of you. When you are disconnected from your love for yourself, life is scary. How will I cope? Or, avoid these uncomfortable feelings? Disconnection often shows up as anxiety, depression, anger, food issues, stress, people pleasing, etc. Are you ready to create some long lasting peace?

We are a group of therapists focused on helping children, teens, and adults break through the challenges preventing them from living their best lives.

I approach every client with concern for immediate difficulties and symptoms, but also believe that one of the central tasks of therapy is to gain self knowledge and understanding. This might include acknowledging emotion, understanding avoidance, and identifying behavioral and relationship patterns. Research studies have demonstrated that focusing on relationships (past and present) increases the likelihood that therapeutic work will be effective.

I work with children, teens and adults across the lifespan providing individual, couples and family therapy, psychological assessment and consultation. My overall mission is to help clients to 1) understand, articulate, and negotiate their particular challenges such that they can cope and overcome; and 2) identify and achieve their personal goals and live congruently with their values and aspirations. I have worked in private, school and medical settings in urban and rural parts of the country including Los Angeles, Chicago, Arizona and Indiana. I am happy to offer services in my new adopted home, Northwest Montana.

A Therapist, Coach, Guide. Julie is a licensed therapist, trained in multiple holistic healing methods such as Somatic therapy, Equine and animal Assisted Therapies, Energy Healing, Hypnosis and Meditation. She incorporates therapeutic movement, animals, oils, drumming and and singing bowls to assist you in your journey. Julie offers adult wellness and therapeutic coaching experiences for individuals, couples, corporate groups and for retreats. Limited availability, local and distance sessions available. We offer equine assisted learning for children as well which Julie oversees.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, haunted by the shadows of childhood trauma, or weighed down by the heavy burden of grief and loss? If so, you don't have to face these challenges alone. I'm here to provide you with a respectful, accepting, and safe space where your healing journey can begin. I'm have a passion for helping individuals find their way through life's most trying moments. My journey into this profession was fueled by a deep desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those who are struggling. I believe that healing is not a destination but a courageous journey, and I'm honored to walk beside you on that path

I have found that children and youth are often struggling to find their voice and identity in a world they have little control of. This can often present in a variety of ways including, negative behaviors at home or at school, depressed and anxious moods, difficulty communicating their needs, self-harming tendencies, and so much more.

Provision of Mental Health Services to Children and their families, providing crisis care and integrating trauma through utilization of case specific intervention strategies. Specializing in assessing, diagnosing, and treating Clients utilizing DSM-5-TR and correlating with ICD-10 codes. Proven successful in developing and running a program targeting high risk youth with SED diagnoses. Capable of conducting performance audits to meet quality standards and implement evidence-based mental health best practice procedures.

In times when feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness become overwhelming, it's natural to experience a sense of hopelessness. Relationships, at times, may contribute to feelings of unhappiness as well. Within the therapeutic setting, we will collaboratively address these challenges. Therapy is about self-discovery, encompassing both your past and present. This exploration can lead to a more content and purposeful life. My approach involves assisting clients in comprehending their strengths and challenges and establishing a foundation for achieving their aspirations. Most importantly, is our relationship in creating change.

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.

Children often struggle with emotions; identifying, expressing and processing their feelings can be very difficult. Anger can rear its ugly head when underneath it may really be a whole bunch of other emotions going on. Some children need to express themselves other than verbally. Play and art therapy techniques, sand tray, and therapeutic games can be used as ways for kids to process emotions without talking or feeling pressured. Children often just need to be heard, given skills, and provided with opportunity for little successes that can increase their self-esteem. Parents are invited to learn valuable tools as well.