Culturally Sensitive Therapists in Helena, MT
Counseling can bring what is underneath to the surface making way for insight, renewal, healing, and growth.
Counseling can bring what is underneath to the surface making way for insight, renewal, healing, and growth.
Arrowroot Counseling:Rebecca Troianos, LCPC, PMH-C
Counselor, LCPC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
My name is Rebecca Troianos, LCPC, PMH-C. I am passionate in creating a warm, comfortable, nonjudgmental environment for all my clients. My goal when working with clients is to increase self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-actualization. I empower clients by building a positive working relationship that connects an individual to their mind and body as a whole. I promote awareness of tension and mind-body control. I also help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that impact functioning in day to day life. I hope to improve overall emotional regulation and provide coping strategies that are tangible.
My name is Rebecca Troianos, LCPC, PMH-C. I am passionate in creating a warm, comfortable, nonjudgmental environment for all my clients. My goal when working with clients is to increase self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-actualization. I empower clients by building a positive working relationship that connects an individual to their mind and body as a whole. I promote awareness of tension and mind-body control. I also help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that impact functioning in day to day life. I hope to improve overall emotional regulation and provide coping strategies that are tangible.
Kayla Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59602 (Online Only)
Imagine therapy as renovating a house. You’ve got some rooms that could use a touch-up, maybe a few areas needing structural work, and the occasional leak to patch up. It can feel daunting, like taking on a renovation project without a blueprint. But rest assured, when you step into my office, it’s like hiring a seasoned contractor—I’m here to help you navigate the renovation process with expertise and a sprinkle of humor. The best part? I’m not here to swing the hammer for you. Think of me as your project consultant, offering guidance and support as you tackle each room of your life’s house.
Imagine therapy as renovating a house. You’ve got some rooms that could use a touch-up, maybe a few areas needing structural work, and the occasional leak to patch up. It can feel daunting, like taking on a renovation project without a blueprint. But rest assured, when you step into my office, it’s like hiring a seasoned contractor—I’m here to help you navigate the renovation process with expertise and a sprinkle of humor. The best part? I’m not here to swing the hammer for you. Think of me as your project consultant, offering guidance and support as you tackle each room of your life’s house.
Clearman Counseling & Mental Health Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.
Jennifer Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59602 (Online Only)
On-line sessions only. No in person session available...Most likely, it took a lot of courage for you to arrive here. It requires bravery to open up to someone and be vulnerable. To say, “I need help,” is a tremendously vulnerable act. It might be hard to trust people or to risk opening up about your struggles. I get it. I'm here to make that process as seamless as possible. The more each of us reaches out for help, the more we normalize helping each other. I aim to create an atmosphere where you can be open about all your life experiences without judgment.
On-line sessions only. No in person session available...Most likely, it took a lot of courage for you to arrive here. It requires bravery to open up to someone and be vulnerable. To say, “I need help,” is a tremendously vulnerable act. It might be hard to trust people or to risk opening up about your struggles. I get it. I'm here to make that process as seamless as possible. The more each of us reaches out for help, the more we normalize helping each other. I aim to create an atmosphere where you can be open about all your life experiences without judgment.
In therapy I don't just help people walk through their struggles, I help them discover what those problems are, and where they came from. In the office, I use psychodynamic, existential, and relational approaches to understand both why folks want to change, and why they haven't been able to, fully honoring that reluctance in order to make therapy enduring and empowering, ages 3 through 93, for families, couples, and individuals.
In therapy I don't just help people walk through their struggles, I help them discover what those problems are, and where they came from. In the office, I use psychodynamic, existential, and relational approaches to understand both why folks want to change, and why they haven't been able to, fully honoring that reluctance in order to make therapy enduring and empowering, ages 3 through 93, for families, couples, and individuals.
It is powerful to feel heard, experience genuine connection, and to be understood. Our past experiences don’t have to define who we are, but we can explore them in a way to decrease shame and understand how they’ve shaped us today. Together we will recognize connections, identify patterns, and become aware of barriers to feeling successful, loved, and self-assured.
It is powerful to feel heard, experience genuine connection, and to be understood. Our past experiences don’t have to define who we are, but we can explore them in a way to decrease shame and understand how they’ve shaped us today. Together we will recognize connections, identify patterns, and become aware of barriers to feeling successful, loved, and self-assured.
Healing Mountain Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
We have immediate openings for Carol Josephson, LCSW/LAC. Please reach out to inquire about insurance. At Healing Mountain, we believe that we all are working towards a sense of purpose, wholeness, and connectedness. We are honored to have helped others overcome monumental obstacles to find peace and contentment in life, and we use a variety of evidence-based techniques to fit individual goals.
We have immediate openings for Carol Josephson, LCSW/LAC. Please reach out to inquire about insurance. At Healing Mountain, we believe that we all are working towards a sense of purpose, wholeness, and connectedness. We are honored to have helped others overcome monumental obstacles to find peace and contentment in life, and we use a variety of evidence-based techniques to fit individual goals.
Black Sheep Therapy || Sophia Ruah Ferst
Pre-Licensed Professional, SWLC, MSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601 (Online Only)
Immediate Openings Available! Addressing intimacy, LGBTQ+ issues, identity and gender expression, military, as well as women's issues. I am delighted to offer immediate openings for adults seeing Telehealth services. I am a queer therapist with a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life. Reach out today to schedule your appointment.
Immediate Openings Available! Addressing intimacy, LGBTQ+ issues, identity and gender expression, military, as well as women's issues. I am delighted to offer immediate openings for adults seeing Telehealth services. I am a queer therapist with a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life. Reach out today to schedule your appointment.
My goal for all my clients in the therapeutic process is to develop practical solutions, gain insights, and develop appropriate strategies to address acute and ongoing complex issues. I have a passion for helping clients struggling to achieve a personal balance, regain self-awareness, and rejuvenate a drive to approach and manage personal and mental health issues. I have experience in, but not limited to, working with substance use and gambling disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and challenging life transitions.
My goal for all my clients in the therapeutic process is to develop practical solutions, gain insights, and develop appropriate strategies to address acute and ongoing complex issues. I have a passion for helping clients struggling to achieve a personal balance, regain self-awareness, and rejuvenate a drive to approach and manage personal and mental health issues. I have experience in, but not limited to, working with substance use and gambling disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, depression and challenging life transitions.
Hello and welcome. I work with toddlers, children, teens, and adults in my practice. I specialize in Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-informed therapy. I am also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which can be a very effective tool for individuals who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or for those who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I have genuine compassion for each of my clients, and I work to teach and empower them to manage difficulties in daily functioning.
Hello and welcome. I work with toddlers, children, teens, and adults in my practice. I specialize in Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-informed therapy. I am also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which can be a very effective tool for individuals who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or for those who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I have genuine compassion for each of my clients, and I work to teach and empower them to manage difficulties in daily functioning.
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I am currently accepting new clients. Congratulations on your courage to take the next step in your healing journey. I have an emphasis on mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral therapy for SUD and depression, acceptance commitment therapy, and DBT. I am certified in heart rate variability. I can do CBT for pain management. I also promote healthy living through diet, exercise, and engagement with the world.
I am currently accepting new clients. Congratulations on your courage to take the next step in your healing journey. I have an emphasis on mindfulness-based practices, cognitive behavioral therapy for SUD and depression, acceptance commitment therapy, and DBT. I am certified in heart rate variability. I can do CBT for pain management. I also promote healthy living through diet, exercise, and engagement with the world.
Ann Truesdell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601 (Online Only)
Seeking relief and understanding? Struggling with burnout, trauma, depression, anxiety, or grief? Let's navigate these challenges together. With empathy and tailored strategies, I'll support your journey towards resilience, self-awareness, and fulfillment. Together, we'll cultivate a deeper understanding and find meaning in life's complexities. You're not alone – let's embark on this journey towards healing and growth.
Seeking relief and understanding? Struggling with burnout, trauma, depression, anxiety, or grief? Let's navigate these challenges together. With empathy and tailored strategies, I'll support your journey towards resilience, self-awareness, and fulfillment. Together, we'll cultivate a deeper understanding and find meaning in life's complexities. You're not alone – let's embark on this journey towards healing and growth.
Heidi Furnish
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601 (Online Only)
If you are an individual, couple or family struggling with stress, difficult emotions, relationship issues, trauma or any other life challenge, I am here to provide a safe space to help you find hope and restoration. Difficulties come our way unexpectedly and in many different ways. I am dedicated to getting to know each person’s story with compassion and respect, and working collaboratively towards the achievement of personal and collective goals of my clients.
If you are an individual, couple or family struggling with stress, difficult emotions, relationship issues, trauma or any other life challenge, I am here to provide a safe space to help you find hope and restoration. Difficulties come our way unexpectedly and in many different ways. I am dedicated to getting to know each person’s story with compassion and respect, and working collaboratively towards the achievement of personal and collective goals of my clients.
I enjoy helping others make connections, whether with people, themselves, or their environments. I believe we are all 'perfectly imperfect'. To be human is to be fallible, to sometimes struggle and try to make sense of what at times seems senseless. In that struggle is where I help others as they find purpose and meaning in their lives.
I enjoy helping others make connections, whether with people, themselves, or their environments. I believe we are all 'perfectly imperfect'. To be human is to be fallible, to sometimes struggle and try to make sense of what at times seems senseless. In that struggle is where I help others as they find purpose and meaning in their lives.
Miri'ikai Walter
Counselor, LCPC, LAC, NPC-T, EMDRPT-, ADHD-CC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
Yáʼátʼééh! If you are viewing this page you are probably struggling with something emotionally 'heavy', or seeking guidance through a challenging life experience? I offer several years of experience working in clinical mental health counseling, addictions, and clinical settings as a Clinical Director. I practice from an integrative holistic approach which addresses the mind, body, and spiritual approach to healing, I am also an apprenticed Native American Healer & I incorporate my traditional knowledge with evidence-based approaches, compassion & often humor! As I believe in leaving people better off for having known me.
Yáʼátʼééh! If you are viewing this page you are probably struggling with something emotionally 'heavy', or seeking guidance through a challenging life experience? I offer several years of experience working in clinical mental health counseling, addictions, and clinical settings as a Clinical Director. I practice from an integrative holistic approach which addresses the mind, body, and spiritual approach to healing, I am also an apprenticed Native American Healer & I incorporate my traditional knowledge with evidence-based approaches, compassion & often humor! As I believe in leaving people better off for having known me.
Let me introduce myself to you. I graduated from University of Phoenix Utah in 2010 and moved back home to Helena Montana shortly after that. Since returning home I have been practicing therapy in Helena. My style is more solution focused brief therapy which focuses on improving strengths to help manage stressors. It is my opinion that the client is the expert with the answers, my job is to help the client find those answers. For over a year I have been bringing my Yello lab Frank to sessions with me and have found great success with him.
Let me introduce myself to you. I graduated from University of Phoenix Utah in 2010 and moved back home to Helena Montana shortly after that. Since returning home I have been practicing therapy in Helena. My style is more solution focused brief therapy which focuses on improving strengths to help manage stressors. It is my opinion that the client is the expert with the answers, my job is to help the client find those answers. For over a year I have been bringing my Yello lab Frank to sessions with me and have found great success with him.
Wellspring Counseling & Family Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
Waitlist for new clients
Sometimes life gets the best of us, and we find ourselves lacking the meaning and fulfilment in life we deeply desire. The pain that is real and upsetting may be within yourself or within other relationships. Additionally, you may find you lose yourself in the daunting role as a caregiver of a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood, with unconditional positive regard to get support and healing that align with your values toward a life of meaning and fulfilment and that considers the uniqueness of your story.
Sometimes life gets the best of us, and we find ourselves lacking the meaning and fulfilment in life we deeply desire. The pain that is real and upsetting may be within yourself or within other relationships. Additionally, you may find you lose yourself in the daunting role as a caregiver of a child, a spouse, a parent, or a friend. You deserve to be seen, heard, and understood, with unconditional positive regard to get support and healing that align with your values toward a life of meaning and fulfilment and that considers the uniqueness of your story.
Shannon Harrison
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a seasoned therapist who has more than 15 years experience providing mental health services to those in need. I have specialized treatment with anxiety disorders and phobias, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, addictions, trauma and PTSD, OCD themes, BFRB's, couple's therapy, family therapy, adolescent struggles, religious issues, and identity transitions such as LGBTQ issues. I hold some additional specialized training with adoption and attachment issues.
Hello! I am a seasoned therapist who has more than 15 years experience providing mental health services to those in need. I have specialized treatment with anxiety disorders and phobias, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, addictions, trauma and PTSD, OCD themes, BFRB's, couple's therapy, family therapy, adolescent struggles, religious issues, and identity transitions such as LGBTQ issues. I hold some additional specialized training with adoption and attachment issues.
Andrea Strizich, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
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Culturally Sensitive Therapists
How does culturally sensitive therapy work?
A culturally sensitive therapist will tailor their approach to therapy based on the individual client’s background. This may include changing their style of interaction (asking open-ended questions vs. being the “expert” voice), their affect (seeming warm or “neutral”), how much personal information they disclose about themselves, and more. It’s also important for a culturally sensitive therapist to acknowledge larger societal forces that may impact their client due to the client’s background.
How effective is culturally sensitive therapy?
Some professionals have expressed concern about highlighting cultural differences in therapy, suggesting that it might promote stereotypes and harm the therapeutic bond; however, many experts agree that cultural sensitivity tends to strengthen the connection between therapist and client and help clients feel heard and understood. A culturally sensitive approach to therapy can be especially helpful for those not in the cultural majority, especially when combined with proven therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
What are the limitations of a culturally sensitive approach to therapy?
While being culturally sensitive is generally a valuable skill to have, a therapist cannot treat every client from a similar background the same way. Each client is an individual with their own values, personal preferences, and life experiences that will need to be explored during therapy. In addition, it’s rare for a therapist and client to have identical backgrounds, so there may be some cross-cultural differences to navigate during therapy, but a culturally sensitive therapist can do so with empathy and respect.
Can culturally sensitive therapy be done online?
Yes, online therapy using a culturally sensitive approach can be beneficial. Therapy can sometimes be difficult to access for clients from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic standing. The array of mental health support available through the internet makes it possible for clients to find a good therapist match regardless of where they live.