"I ACCEPT ROCKY MT HEALTH PLANS MEDICAID Navigating through life can sometimes feel overwhelming. Life can kick us in the gut and making it hard to catch our breath. Sometimes feelings are overwhelming without a reason. Reaching out for help seems like one more thing. It sometimes feels like you are shattered into a billion pieces. I get it, we've all been there. I work mostly with teens, having been a troubled and angry depressed teen myself. I have seen people take the broken pieces of their lives and create beauty. I can walk with you on that journey to healing."

"My focus is on Medicare populations as I am an LCSW. I am an Army veteran and provide services with adults/elderly who face medical, chronic pain, and endure trauma complications. I earned a Certified Addictions Counseling - Level II and interface with dual diagnosis populations. I have faith and provide Christian services due to local demographics, but also provide to an agnostic population. I have been in the field of mental health/substance use disorders for 25 years, provided services for sexual abuse survivors and worked with GLB populations. I mainly provide individual care with some exceptions for couples therapy."

"I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I assist adults, adolescents and couples 1) to identify or clarify the conflict or block to living fully and well, 2) to craft a viable treatment plan, and 3) to develop and practice the skills needed to achieve and maintain personal goals. I often utilize, but am not limited to cognitive-behavioral techniques. My approach is holistic and honors the importance of the mind-body connection."

"My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment in which together we will take a look at what is going on that has you deciding to seek counseling now. You and I will view your behavior (thoughts, emotions, actions/inaction) with compassion, as they have served an underlying purpose for you. There are straightforward tools available to help you create new ways of interacting with your self and world. I look forward to working with you."

"**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** Therapy is a profound practice and a privilege I do not take lightly. Each time a client or couple comes to visit me, I am deeply moved by their bravery and vulnerability. They have chosen to be pro-active about their lives and refuse to suffer any longer. It's a priceless decision to invest in themselves and their future. My approach is integrative, embracing all aspects of the person, and always focused on the unique needs and hopes of my client."

"Hello there! I am trained in EMDR, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trust Based Relational Interventions, all are evidence based models. In addition to that, I integrate tools from many different modalities (e.g. psychodynamic, behavior, cognitive, systems, & solution focused) to provide the most efficient and effective services to the individual client. I enjoy providing individual and family therapy with all ages. "

"I am passionate about helping people; I especially love working with adolescents, couples, families, and veterans. I am a US Army veteran myself. I am easy to get along with and fun to talk to."

"Does your relationship cause you more pain than joy? Do you feel misheard or misunderstood in conflicts with your partner? Do you feel blamed by your partner, even when you weren't at fault? These may be signs you are in an emotionally/verbally abusive relationship. All couples have conflict, but emotionally abusive relationships wear away our sense of who we are and leave us doubting our sanity. I can help you understand what is your responsibility in the relationship, and what is not, and help you to cope if you decide to stay, or to move forward and recover if you decide to leave."

" Perhaps, life didn’t go the way that you thought it would or you hardly recognize and you and your partner’s relationship anymore. You know that there has to be a better answer than the way things are currently, but you don't know where to start. I’m here to help support you through the heartbreak while you create a new and healthier way of life. I am also trained in Prepare and Enrich for those looking for premarital therapy."

"We are constantly bombarded with messages telling us that we need to do it all on our own. I have good news- you are not alone and you don't have to do it on your own! We all have a deep desire to be fully known and fully loved. It is my belief that we can't be fully known and loved by others until we fully know and love ourselves. Having a strong sense of identity and purpose allows us to heal, forgive, and move forward with clarity, hope, and tenacity."

"Need help with your relationships or sexuality? As a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, my role is to guide you as you take steps towards positive life changes, healing, and a healthy mind. I am here to help you meet your goals, create more self-awareness, feel empowered, and embody the best version of yourself. I seek to help clients strengthen their relationships with themselves as well as others. My philosophy is that healing lies within our connection to others. Together, we can explore what may be holding you back from being your authentic self, improving your relationships, and living a balanced life."

"My central focus is relationships. I believe it is often from relationship change, stress, and disappointment, that many of our current struggles stem. We may have some wounds from our parents, grandparents, siblings, friends, etc. that began patterns in our way of relating to them and others. So, my primary focus is to build a healthy, authentic, and trustworthy relationship with my clients. Once this foundation is created, we can begin to look at those patterns to bring about awareness and eventually change. Change that will break those norms and create new ways to engage with the world."

"You don't let people see how anxious you feel. You feel like you aren't good enough, like your work isn't enough. Your mind seems to spin like a top; never stopping to let you rest. You endure the sleepless nights, getting more and more tired and closer to the end of your rope. You don’t feel like you’re going to be able to find peace. You want to talk to your spouse, but you worry that they aren't able to help you. You want to live a life that is free of the grip of anxiety. You want to be able to relax, to find peace, and to feel connected to your life again."

"We humans are blessed with big brains, but overthinking causes suffering. It is natural to be anxious or worried at times. Past experiences can overwhelm our system and drag us down. The unknowable future can be frightening too. Life may become very uncomfortable! Without effective coping skills, we risk developing self-sabotaging habits that address our discomfort only in the short term. Habits like avoiding situations, abusing drugs/alcohol/gaming/food/relationships prolong our discomfort! All ages struggle with discomfort and seek relief. You could spend a lifetime yearning for ease while change is within reach."

"I help people with relationship concerns of all kinds; behavioral problems, mental and emotional disorders, lifestyle improvement. Integral psychotherapy approaches (integrating all aspects of life: spirituality, nutrition, neurobiology, relationships, meditation work, community, values); couple distress or strengthening; divorce, infidelity, depression, anxiety, stress, co-dependency, substance recovery, family of origin issues; anger, internet addictions, intimacy and self-esteem issues, grief and loss, life transitions: aging, death, chronic illness, career changes, re-location, empty nest; mind-body-spirit integration. "

"No matter who you are or where you come from, you are deserving of love, healing, and transformation. I create an affirming space for you to examine your truth, while empowering and challenging you to reach your full potential. It is my priority to build a trusting and collaborative relationship so we can effectively work together to outgrow old wounds, improve your wellbeing, and enhance your authenticity."

"Whether you’re struggling with anxiety and worry in this uncertain time of the Coronavirus pandemic, or you're a couple seeking more intimacy, or you’re an individual struggling with depressive feelings, there's hope to find fulfillment and happiness. Seeking counseling is a great first step! The alliance that you and I create is important and I want to offer a space in which you feel safe and heard. My office provides both in-person and online counseling. You and I work together to set goals that you can achieve. You will find peace and feel hopeful about the future, even when it feels out of your control."

"Ready to feel good and thrive? Ups, downs, changes and pain in life are inevitable. Suffering - caused by the way we unskillfully relate to what's happening - is optional. Anxiety, depression, anger and other emotions can seem insurmountable. They’re not. It’s our instinct to run from painful emotions. But, what we resist... persists. The solution is to compassionately and confidently go towards the pain. Sound scary? It can be at first but it's way better than letting the issues consume you. Let’s work together to make what seems unworkable, workable. Come transform confusion, fear and limitations into freedom, meaning and joy."

"I have over 30 years of experience helping people successfully navigate life's most difficult challenges and realize their dreams. My personal style is warm, supportive, flexible and optimistic. In our work together, we will focus on your individual perspective, unique strengths and personal values as we collaborate in accomplishing your goals. My office provides a secure comfortable place for you to explore issues, solve problems, examine assumptions, change dysfunctional patterns, and learn new coping strategies. I've helped countless teens and adults make lasting changes and lead better happier lives."

"Alcohol and other drug abuse/Addiction often creates frustration, compromised/lost relationships, endangered or lost jobs/careers, legal problems and/or lost self-respect. Recovery is often characterized by: emotional stability, clarity, healed relationships, physical rejuvenation, regained/renewed career pathways, freedom from the past (legal and otherwise) and healthier relationships with ourselves. But let’s face it: early recovery isn’t easy. Long-term recovery requires dependable, effective resources. Living a life focused upon intentional recovery can restore hope; renew meaning & purpose in our lives. You deserve Recovery! "