Therapists in Montana
Ailine Ostby
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59101 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults and couples who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, difficulty relating to others or dissatisfaction with life; particularly second half of life issues, divorce, co-parenting, traumatic events, changing careers, empty nest syndrome, retirement, grief and loss, who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships.
I work with adults and couples who experience depression, anxiety, PTSD, Dissociative Disorders, difficulty relating to others or dissatisfaction with life; particularly second half of life issues, divorce, co-parenting, traumatic events, changing careers, empty nest syndrome, retirement, grief and loss, who want to feel better about themselves and their relationships.
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and TC, LLC
LAC, LCPC-C, NAMA, IOP, CSATC
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59404
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and Treatment Center, LLC is an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Facility with 2,1 level of care or Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Program. Services: IOP, mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling or treatment for substance use disorder, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling, porn addiction counseling, sex addiction counseling, sex offenders counseling, counseling for sex offenders, anger management counseling, domestic violence/abuse counseling, batterer intervention program: Duluth Model. the twelve steps and more. Hablamos Espanol fluentemente.
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and Treatment Center, LLC is an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Facility with 2,1 level of care or Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Program. Services: IOP, mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling or treatment for substance use disorder, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling, porn addiction counseling, sex addiction counseling, sex offenders counseling, counseling for sex offenders, anger management counseling, domestic violence/abuse counseling, batterer intervention program: Duluth Model. the twelve steps and more. Hablamos Espanol fluentemente.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.