Therapists in Laurel, MT

I recognize how difficult it can be to allow someone into your world and seek help from an outside person. I appreciate the value in relationships and center my therapy practice around building strong relationships. My goal as your therapist is to work alongside you developing new skills and refreshing skills you forgot you had. Life is a journey filled with happiness and sorrow. Sometimes the difficulty experienced in life can lead a person feeling sad, lonely, agitated, hopeless and unsure of the future. Seeking counseling is just another journey in life. I am here to help you on that journey.

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.

Everyone is deserving of a healing space to explore parts of yourself, learn to love yourself and step back into the world authentically. Brighter Sky Counseling is team of 9 therapists dedicated to helping individuals, families and couples. We will happily match you to the right therapist based on your goals and needs. Brighter Sky Counseling creates a safe place for everyone to begin the process of healing as you seek a path to brighter days and wellness.

I was born and raised in southeastern Montana, lived in Seattle for fifteen years, and returned to be closer to family. I am a survivor of trauma, have worked as a special education teacher in Seattle for twelve years, and have worked as a Licensed Psychotherapist and Licensed Addictions Counselor in Billings since 2004. My passions are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), people with special needs, grief/loss, the elderly, veterans, and helping people in crisis in general. I understand how addiction impacts people in crises. I specialize in improving communication. I inform my practice with brain research. Hope is everything.

Providing quality, flexible services to communities in Montana and Wyoming is at the forefront of my goals. I've worked in a variety of settings and levels of care including residential treatment facilities, therapeutic group homes, day treatment programs, mental health centers, community based services, school based services, in-home services, as a mentor and in a private practice. I meet with individuals, families or couples where they are at in the process of change. I encourage them to have a willingness to work on the issues they are facing. I believe in individualized treatment for all people.

I work with addictions, trauma, and mental health disorders. I work well with codependency issues, relationship problems such as healthy boundary setting and assertiveness.

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.