Michelle Puerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
2825 Stockyard Road, Suite i-3, Missoula, MT 59803
Let's Connect (406) 530-1775
Are you or your child, experiencing symptoms of anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), tics or struggling with a phobia? Perhaps you're having a difficult time sleeping or find yourself worrying about bad things happening or what people think of you? You could be experiencing unwanted thoughts that you are unable to let go of, or fear losing control and something bad happening. You may be struggling to move past something difficult that happened and it’s taking away from your quality of life. Living with anxiety can be crippling, but with evidenced based treatment, symptoms can improve fairly quickly.
I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Inference Bases Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT). Additionally, I am trained in EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD and CBIT for Tics. Gold standard protocols will help you feel better quickly.
Participating in therapy can take a lot of courage and vulnerability. I will be there to support and encourage you through the hard things, while creating an open and transparent environment. Feel free to reach out to me today, if you are struggling with your thoughts and feeling anxious.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Michelle Puerner now - (406) 530-1775
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Allegiance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Montana Health Co-op
- MultiPlan
- PacificSource
- PHCS Network
- Out of Network
Email me or call with questions - (406) 530-1775
Michelle Puerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Montana / LCSW-4610 Michelle Puerner
- In Practice for 13 Years
- Certificate from ATSA 2017
- Certificate from MSOTA 2014
- Attended Walla Walla University, MSW, Graduated 2011
Email me or call with questions - (406) 530-1775
Michelle Puerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Acute Trauma
- ADHD
- Behavioral Issues
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Tourette's Disorder
Email me or call with questions - (406) 530-1775
Michelle Puerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- CBIT
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- SPACE Treatment
- Trauma Focused
Email me or call with questions - (406) 530-1775
Michelle Puerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Groups
Social Anxiety Exposure & Response Group
The group will utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the Gold Standard treatment for Social Anxiety. ERP consists of exposing yourself to things or situations that make you uncomfortable and trigger your anxiety and then learning how to manage your discomfort. The group will meet twice a month and the times will fluctuate as there will be activities in the community. The group will run approximately 1.5 to 2 hours and cost $150 per month. It will meet twice monthly beginning in June 2022.
Expertise
Anxiety
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Location
Glacier Building
307 1st Avenue East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Email Michelle Puerner about this group or call - (406) 530-1775
Email Michelle Puerner about this group or call - (406) 530-1775
Sparkshift: Igniting Potential in Adult ADHD
This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies for managing Adult ADHD and cultivating resilience. Participants will learn invaluable skills such as creating achievable habits and routines, tools for emotional regulation, tricks for time management and planning, and will have the opportunity to connect with a supportive Facebook community of like-minded individuals striving to achieve similar goals.
Expertise
ADHD
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$30-$40
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Location
Additional Location
307 1st Ave E #22
Kalispell, MT 59901
(406) 530-1775Nearby Areas
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Michelle Puerner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Last Modified: 29 Mar 2024