Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapists in Billings, MT

Are past pains and future worries affecting your ability to enjoy the present? Struggling to find joy and meaning in life? My passion is to empower you to heal from past wounds, grow authentically, thrive in relationships, and experience resilient peace. In a safe, supportive atmosphere, I use a psychobiological approach, collaborating to restore your instinctual resilience. With a trauma-informed and holistic perspective, I'm trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Life can take its toll and sometimes feel overwhelming. It takes an immense amount of strength and courage to reach out and take an active role in making changes. I honor where you are at and understand that you are the expert of your own life. I greatly value collaborative and strengths-based approaches, striving to work together to reach your goals.

Hello & Welcome! Echoing the wisdom of Gabor Mate, "Ask not why the addiction but why the pain," I view addiction as a complex disease entwined with deeper emotional struggles. My dedication lies in uncovering and healing the root causes of pain alongside each client. Through a personalized approach, we will work together towards healing, drawing upon an array of therapeutic modalities such as Internal Family Systems, Attachment Theory, CBT, and DBT.

Are you experiencing difficulty in getting through the day due to anxiety, depression, or times of mental anguish? Have you experienced trauma that might be affecting your everyday life, relationships, and overall wellbeing? If you are identifying areas in your life that you would like to change/improve, I offer an unconditionally caring, safe, and trustworthy atmosphere, in which to promote your healing, growth, and opportunity to flourish.

You are finally ready to start working on healing inner wounds. We can begin by getting curious about what your nervous system needs to feel safe and ready, using curiosity and compassion. This can create an instant softening of symptoms related to anxiety, PTSD or C-PTSD, and grief/loss. For couples in distress, you CAN engage with more thoughtful reflection and heal relational wounds in order to transform your relationship; And if there is ambivalence about your future together as a couple, I can help you choose a path forward using short-term Discernment Counseling.

Anchored. Healed. Whole. These words resonate. You know you are called to this work. Through the lens of hope, you guide your clients, unwavering in your belief in their potential. Steadfast hope propels you to fight for them, urging them to embrace the same hope for their own lives. You understand that scripture provides the anchor, mercy facilitates healing, and love leads to wholeness. You want a holistic framework for healing and integrating faith with therapeutic techniques. You want to effectively address underlying spiritual issues, promoting clients' overall well-being and facilitating transformative growth. I can help you.

I work with a variety of life issues, from trauma and grief to depression, anxiety and everyday stressors in between. My hope for our work together is to help my clients develop a deeper sense of knowing and trusting themselves. I strive to provide a space to explore how and where a person may feel stuck in order to move forward with a better sense of awareness and a greater level of compassion. I believe when self-awareness grows, we are able to show up differently in our relationships, desires, and lives. I also believe change is possible when we have a trusting therapist/client relationship to build off.

Do you struggle with self-confidence or anxiety? Have you experienced grief or gone through trauma? Are you going through the adoption process or struggling with your identity as an adoptee? This can all greatly impact our personal and professional lives. It can make us want to retreat, isolate, and see ourselves in a negative light. Doing this, in turn, can lead into potential depression and not feeling like ourselves anymore. Yet, life has so much to offer, and you are here for a reason. You have a purpose and deserve to live a beautiful, happy and fulfilled life where you feel confident and capable of conquering those anxieties.

Throughout our lives we may encounter painful, traumatic, or difficult scenarios that leave us feeling hopeless or stuck. I believe every person has a resiliency and strength to pull from to achieve an enjoyable and fulfilling life. Sometimes we need outside support to tap into our full potential and to overcome challenges. My background includes addressing struggles related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, bipolar disorder, adjustment difficulties, trauma, and more.

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.

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Hawaii, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of a Montana and a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Wyoming. I have certifications as a Clinical Telemental Health Provider (CTMH) as well as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I have over a decade of experience working in a variety of fields, including trauma, early childhood development, child and adolescent crisis, intensive-in-home family therapy, and private practice working with children, adolescents, families, couples and first responders.

Drawing from eight years of professional expertise, Laura creates a safe space for clients to talk about difficult experiences and uses evidence-based practices tailored to each individual. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention. Her passion for helping others stems from a lifelong desire to provide unbiased support and a comforting presence during tough times. Laura works with diverse populations across Montana, including Native American communities.

Hello, I'm David and I run Forever Young Counseling which serves 13-26-year-olds and their family's. My typical clients are either teens, young adults, families, or couples. I also offer EMDR for trauma and am an EMDRIA trained therapist.

Hello and welcome! I'm Jenna Christensen, a dedicated and compassionate counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and cultivate meaningful change. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, and LGBT+ issues. I have had the privilege of working with diverse individuals facing a range of issues. My academic background includes a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Psychology from Montana State University.

With compassion and cultural sensitivity, I have strived to help teens, adults, couples, and families to build resilience in the face of adversity since 2017. Trauma is real and looks different for each person. Healing takes time and support. What you have experienced does not determine who you are, but it can impact how you feel about yourself, the world, and others. Remember trauma and abuse are never your fault. You don't have to just survive anymore, you can thrive. Therapy is a collaborative relationship when done right. Let's work together to facilitate a healthier, happier, YOU!

Do you feel stuck or that there should be more to life? Do you feel your life lacks purpose and meaning? Are you struggling with a particular problem or mental health concern? I know it can feel intimidating to seek help, but counseling can be enjoyable and a positive first step to living your best life. I work with adults 18+ to identify situations, thoughts and beliefs that affect your relationships, school, career and wellbeing. We will work together, in a confidential, safe, nonjudgmental environment to find answers to the problem areas that are holding you back from achieving goals and the life you envision.

You're looking for tools and strategies to live your best life, whatever that may look like for you. It's easy to get overwhelmed by life, relationships and stress. Sometimes it's a day-by-day struggle, and you never know for sure when a smooth stretch will turn into a rough patch. For some of us, maintaining good mental health is chronically difficult.

I offer a safe and non-judgmental experience in therapy. Clients can expect to feel welcomed in a laid-back atmosphere and to speak freely, reflect upon thoughts, emotions, and troubles. With over a decade of experience as a therapist and social worker, I help people of all ages and backgrounds overcome their challenges.

On the outside, it looks like you have it all together, except on the inside you're screaming for someone to hear you. Maybe you're struggling to sleep, or putting off that task by scrolling Tiktok for hours, or forgetting to eat meals. You find your brain goes a million miles a minute and you will never get "all of the thing" done. You know you need help because the thought of this continuing is too much. I'm here to say you're not alone, and together we'll discover ways to get you to your ideal life!