Therapists in Billings, MT
Elise Ribas Lisboa
Psychologist, PhD, MS, ME, BS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59101 (Online Only)
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! I want to work with people who are ready to make meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes creating change is challenging, and we can all use some extra support, encouragement, guidance, feedback, and a caring nonjudgmental person to guide us through life’s ups and downs. I know that making choices while under stress can be very difficult, and I will work with you to help you get unstuck, problem solve effectively, and feel more confident in the choices you make. Please call or email me today to begin your transformation into a healthier, happier you!
Welcome to the beginning of your healing journey! I want to work with people who are ready to make meaningful change in their lives. Sometimes creating change is challenging, and we can all use some extra support, encouragement, guidance, feedback, and a caring nonjudgmental person to guide us through life’s ups and downs. I know that making choices while under stress can be very difficult, and I will work with you to help you get unstuck, problem solve effectively, and feel more confident in the choices you make. Please call or email me today to begin your transformation into a healthier, happier you!
Michelle Gasek
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NBCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59101
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches , we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. If you're looking for extra guidance through a challenging situation, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. .
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a solution-focused therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential. We can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches , we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling life. If you're looking for extra guidance through a challenging situation, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. .
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Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.
How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.
What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.
Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.