Therapists in Billings, MT

I believe the most important relationship we have in this life is with ourselves. Therapy can offer us a deeper understanding and connection with ourselves. Learning to love ourselves is a difficult process and is also very transformative and healing. I like to approach therapy with the ideas of helping a client develop a safe and trusting relationship with themself and to also approach themself with curiosity and compassion. I believe in the healing power of our minds and bodies and love to help clients learn how to cultivate this for themselves.

Past experiences and traumas (including those in childhood) can create an internal fragmentation of self - disconnecting us from our inherent wholeness and worth, and causing us to view and experience life as something to be survived rather than lived. This can manifest in emotional suppression, dissociation, feelings of worthlessness, relationship difficulties with self and others, lack of bodily autonomy and safety, repressed grief, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, etc. Healing through these experiences will require you to make the courageous journey back home to your heart and soul - back to the very essence of You.

We all face challenges, uncertainties and various struggles in life. Taking the steps to make changes at times are not always easy. I invite you to therapy if you are struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck in everyday life. I will provide you with a safe and private space where you can focus just on yourself and with tools to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and with others around you.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 10 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, and grounded in evidence-based practices. I believe that therapy is a partnership, and I work closely with my clients to create a safe and supportive environment where they can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I believe that therapy should be a safe space where clients can feel comfortable exploring difficult topics and emotions. I work to identify strengths and build upon them, while also addressing areas of challenge.

I am a licensed clinical professional counselor providing compassionate and effective counseling services to teens, college students, athletes, and adults. My focus includes individuals struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, identity, and depression. I enjoy working with clients who are motivated for change. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and pressures faced by these populations, My goal is to provide a supportive and empowering space where clients can feel heard, be challenged, and understood.

I am licensed in the beautiful state of Montana with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress management, anxiety, depression, coping with grief and loss, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, EMDR, as well as evaluations to determine what maybe be impacting you. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and well-adjusted life and to take the first steps towards change, creating goals and achieving success.

Welcome! Beginning therapy is an exciting, but potentially daunting experience. It's hard to know where to start when you've been feeling stuck. Know that you've made a good choice stepping up for yourself and your loved ones. In the the therapy room, I aim to provide a welcoming, calming, environment where my clients and I can collaborate to uncover questions, ideas and solutions that work for each family or individual's unique life situation.

Most individuals I see are looking for help on finding confidence, increasing happiness, and decreasing the control worry has over them. I work with people who feel constantly overwhelmed with not much time to focus on themselves. I really enjoy working with people who are seeking change in their life – related to career, social life, personal development, better relationships or are looking for a sense of peace within the chaos of life – but don’t know where to start or how to make positive changes happen. Often times they feel overwhelmed and stuck but want independence and freedom and a sense of belonging and connection.

I provide therapy for adults and highly motivated older teens, primarily through EMDR. I specialize in trauma recovery, anxiety, identity exploration and acceptance, and LGBT+ issues (Including GAS letters). I enjoy helping clients work through childhood trauma and/or ongoing traumatic stress especially with power-based violence, cancer, cult survivorship, religious trauma, accidents, natural disasters, and C-PTSD. Your experience in therapy will be unique based on your goals, strengths, needs and comfort level. Together, we will uncover your next steps to living a more balanced, authentic and fulfilling daily life.

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 a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing therapy to individuals, families and/or couples wanting more support in life. Anxiety, Depression, Mood Disorder, Trauma, Family Dysfunction, Behavioral Issues and Life Stressors are all areas I have expertise to treat using evidence based interventions in addressing the unique needs presented.

Has your life become unmanageable? Have your goals and dreams gotten lost in the daily routine? Do you seek direction and balance to help decrease the negative affects of stress? You and I will work together to treat the addiction that used to make you happy and now is causing more pain than comfort.

I believe that strength is not defined by burying our feelings, “keeping your chin up,” or other cliche sayings that encourage silence. True strength is being vulnerable, talking about how you feel, and yes, asking for help. If you are ready to look at whatever is hurting you, whatever is interfering in your relationships, and whatever is keeping you from the life that you want to live, THAT is strength and where your true power lies.

Life is hard. Sometimes it throws things at you that you have trouble handling alone. I believe everyone has it in them to change, and that my job is to help you to change, maybe as a guide, maybe as an accomplice, maybe just as someone that can see how far you've come. If that sounds like something that would help you, please reach out!

At Therapy Your Way, we recognize that one size does not fit all and together we'll get you where you want to be! Erin Saxer is a Billings-based psychotherapist with over sixteen years of clinical experience. A Montana native, Erin was born in Bozeman and attended primary school in Gardiner, the North entrance to Yellowstone National Park.

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.

Healing is the process of becoming well again. I help my clients heal through overcoming life’s challenges and regaining the strength required to move forward. I am dedicated to helping and empowering others. I provide psychoeducation and therapeutic advocacy, delivering well-rounded support to all individuals effected by the various struggles of life. Change is scary and, at times, difficult; however it is possible and effective in developing a happier, healthier you.

You don’t have to do this alone. Life can be challenging from irritating hurdles, anxiety/depression, to heart-wrenching events. Whatever you’re experiencing, know that myself and/or others are here to help you. You deserve to feel good about yourself and enjoy life to it’s fullest. Let’s get you back to feeling like your healthy wonderful self. Kudos for taking this first step toward healing and growth. You were meant for more!

I like to say "Therapy is the process of processing the process", I would be honored to walk that path with you. With a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) , I have been trained in various evidence-based treatments to help you cope with your daily life stressors, trauma, and unexpected life changes. I have been providing professional mental health services in Billings since 2020, and now, as a practitioner in a group practice. I have found those with: a genuine desire for change, have made great strides in their self-actualization journeys.