Therapists Beginning With S in Montana
Lauren Saathoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, EMDR-T
Missoula, MT 59804
Not accepting new clients
Hello, I'm Lauren. The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.
Hello, I'm Lauren. The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.
We honor the courage it takes to seek couples or individual therapy—and the even deeper courage it takes to recognize when weekly therapy may not be meeting your needs in the way you had hoped. While weekly therapy is meaningful, necessary, and often life-giving, sometimes the weekly model can’t hold the weight of what’s asking to be seen, named, or healed. That’s where SACCA Intensives come in. Not to replace traditional therapy, but to offer a deeper, more spacious container for the moments that call for more. When life feels tangled or urgent, when you’re ready to move beyond insight and into integration, this is the space.
We honor the courage it takes to seek couples or individual therapy—and the even deeper courage it takes to recognize when weekly therapy may not be meeting your needs in the way you had hoped. While weekly therapy is meaningful, necessary, and often life-giving, sometimes the weekly model can’t hold the weight of what’s asking to be seen, named, or healed. That’s where SACCA Intensives come in. Not to replace traditional therapy, but to offer a deeper, more spacious container for the moments that call for more. When life feels tangled or urgent, when you’re ready to move beyond insight and into integration, this is the space.
—Waitlist for new clients— Counseling provides an opportunity to connect more deeply to the self through exploring emotions, relationships, and experiences. You may be struggling with processing past trauma, grief, or loss - or maybe you're seeking support in navigating a continued experience of depression or anxiety. Regardless of what brings you in, my goal is to support you in your journey of healing and growth through the power of accompaniment. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment that honors you and ensures the work we're doing goes at your pace. Your experience is important.
—Waitlist for new clients— Counseling provides an opportunity to connect more deeply to the self through exploring emotions, relationships, and experiences. You may be struggling with processing past trauma, grief, or loss - or maybe you're seeking support in navigating a continued experience of depression or anxiety. Regardless of what brings you in, my goal is to support you in your journey of healing and growth through the power of accompaniment. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment that honors you and ensures the work we're doing goes at your pace. Your experience is important.
Sacred Life Craniosacral and Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CLSW, CST
3 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59101
I enjoy supporting individuals as they navigate challenging life circumstances, trauma, and transition. Of particular interest is utilizing physio-emotional and somatic modalities such as; walking outside together, breathwork, movement, and even touch therapy like Craniosacral. I specialize in somatically processing experiences to include integrating insights from psychedelic & plant medicine journeys into daily life for long-term change.
As a dually licensed clinician, I incorporate trauma informed touch therapy modalities to encourage my clients' nervous systems to integrate emotions, process experiences, and settle into safety.
I enjoy supporting individuals as they navigate challenging life circumstances, trauma, and transition. Of particular interest is utilizing physio-emotional and somatic modalities such as; walking outside together, breathwork, movement, and even touch therapy like Craniosacral. I specialize in somatically processing experiences to include integrating insights from psychedelic & plant medicine journeys into daily life for long-term change.
As a dually licensed clinician, I incorporate trauma informed touch therapy modalities to encourage my clients' nervous systems to integrate emotions, process experiences, and settle into safety.
My target client population includes youth and young adults, as well as parents/caregivers navigating the immensity of raising children. Within these populations, I am effective with both willing and less willing clients experiencing a variety of needs and goals related to school, behavior, mental health, family issues, and relational dynamics. It is my goal to facilitate growth to achieve personal wellness that allows for clients to continue their growth and wellness journey without my support over the long term.
My target client population includes youth and young adults, as well as parents/caregivers navigating the immensity of raising children. Within these populations, I am effective with both willing and less willing clients experiencing a variety of needs and goals related to school, behavior, mental health, family issues, and relational dynamics. It is my goal to facilitate growth to achieve personal wellness that allows for clients to continue their growth and wellness journey without my support over the long term.
Providing in person and Telehealth sessions: Life can be a difficult experience, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Sometimes it is difficult to believe we possess the ability to move through our pain. Struggles in life, relationships, trauma and with grief and loss can become inhibitors to the life we want to live. I would like to help you realize that you have the strength and the resilience you need to overcome these obstacles. I provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to tell your story, clarify your concerns, and work toward lasting solutions.
Providing in person and Telehealth sessions: Life can be a difficult experience, presenting us with unanticipated obstacles that sometimes challenge our capacities to cope. Sometimes it is difficult to believe we possess the ability to move through our pain. Struggles in life, relationships, trauma and with grief and loss can become inhibitors to the life we want to live. I would like to help you realize that you have the strength and the resilience you need to overcome these obstacles. I provide a warm, trusting, nonjudgmental atmosphere in which to tell your story, clarify your concerns, and work toward lasting solutions.
Welcome, I’m Patti Salomonsen, LCPC
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or a difficult life transition—like a breakup, divorce, or loss—you’re not alone. These experiences can feel heavy, confusing, and isolating.
This doesn’t need to become a way of life. What if there were a way to reduce chronic symptoms, have a greater understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, and live life more fully? What would life be like if you were fully living?
Welcome, I’m Patti Salomonsen, LCPC
If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, or a difficult life transition—like a breakup, divorce, or loss—you’re not alone. These experiences can feel heavy, confusing, and isolating.
This doesn’t need to become a way of life. What if there were a way to reduce chronic symptoms, have a greater understanding of yourself, improve your relationships, and live life more fully? What would life be like if you were fully living?
Meghan Alane Salyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAC, LCSW
Billings, MT 59102
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
I treat a wide variety of symptomologies, including interpersonal and behavioral difficulties, depression and anxiety. I pride myself on being able to provide skills for immediate use while also utilizing an insight-based, client-centered approach for long term sustainable growth. This allows me to help individuals recognize both strengths and weaknesses and address the issues that are most important to them. My goal is not only to help clients identify core issues but to give them the tools to act on their insights in order to make real progress.
I treat a wide variety of symptomologies, including interpersonal and behavioral difficulties, depression and anxiety. I pride myself on being able to provide skills for immediate use while also utilizing an insight-based, client-centered approach for long term sustainable growth. This allows me to help individuals recognize both strengths and weaknesses and address the issues that are most important to them. My goal is not only to help clients identify core issues but to give them the tools to act on their insights in order to make real progress.
Experiences from the past can linger in ways that aren’t always obvious - showing up as anxiety, disconnection, difficulty trusting yourself, or feeling responsible for others. These patterns often have roots in earlier relationships or overwhelming experiences. Therapy offers a space to gently understand what’s been carried and begin to feel more grounded and secure.
Experiences from the past can linger in ways that aren’t always obvious - showing up as anxiety, disconnection, difficulty trusting yourself, or feeling responsible for others. These patterns often have roots in earlier relationships or overwhelming experiences. Therapy offers a space to gently understand what’s been carried and begin to feel more grounded and secure.
Hi! My services include telehealth individual counseling for women 18 years and up and clinical supervision, in both Montana and Idaho. We all live with patterns and behaviors that stem from years and years of life experiences, some healthy and some not so healthy. These patterns can affect present day functioning within your personal, professional and relational life. You may have anxiety, the need to control, choose friends or partners that do not serve you, as just a few examples. If you are looking for a happier, healthier and more empowered life, I would love to work with you.
Hi! My services include telehealth individual counseling for women 18 years and up and clinical supervision, in both Montana and Idaho. We all live with patterns and behaviors that stem from years and years of life experiences, some healthy and some not so healthy. These patterns can affect present day functioning within your personal, professional and relational life. You may have anxiety, the need to control, choose friends or partners that do not serve you, as just a few examples. If you are looking for a happier, healthier and more empowered life, I would love to work with you.
Beginning counseling can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous step toward growth and exploring ways to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can acknowledge difficulties, gain clarity, and voice thoughts you might not have shared before. I’m passionate about working with grief, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I’m curious about how these experiences show up in your life. I aim to normalize our diverse human experiences while highlighting their universal aspects. Together, we'll recognize and build on your existing inner strengths and introduce new skills that resonate with you.
Beginning counseling can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous step toward growth and exploring ways to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can acknowledge difficulties, gain clarity, and voice thoughts you might not have shared before. I’m passionate about working with grief, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I’m curious about how these experiences show up in your life. I aim to normalize our diverse human experiences while highlighting their universal aspects. Together, we'll recognize and build on your existing inner strengths and introduce new skills that resonate with you.
Hi, my name is Lori Sanders, and I am a LMFT in both Montana and Idaho. My services include individual counseling, couple's counseling and family counseling. We all live with and/or parent with patterns and behaviors that stem from years and years of life experiences, some healthy and some not so healthy. These patterns can affect present day functioning within your personal, professional and relational life. You may have anxiety, the need to control, choose friends or partners that do not serve you, parent as your parent did...as just a few examples.
Hi, my name is Lori Sanders, and I am a LMFT in both Montana and Idaho. My services include individual counseling, couple's counseling and family counseling. We all live with and/or parent with patterns and behaviors that stem from years and years of life experiences, some healthy and some not so healthy. These patterns can affect present day functioning within your personal, professional and relational life. You may have anxiety, the need to control, choose friends or partners that do not serve you, parent as your parent did...as just a few examples.
If you're looking for a safe and supportive environment to work through challenges and heal from trauma, you're in the right place. During the last 15+ years of providing therapy in Missoula I have worked with adults, children and families. I'm passionate about helping clients process their current or past struggles. I have extensive experience and training working with people with histories of childhood abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and/or sexual assault. This includes survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. I provide clinical supervision and assist those in the helping professions mitigate secondary trauma.
If you're looking for a safe and supportive environment to work through challenges and heal from trauma, you're in the right place. During the last 15+ years of providing therapy in Missoula I have worked with adults, children and families. I'm passionate about helping clients process their current or past struggles. I have extensive experience and training working with people with histories of childhood abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and/or sexual assault. This includes survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. I provide clinical supervision and assist those in the helping professions mitigate secondary trauma.
As a first generation Asian American and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I embrace, encourage, and invite people of all walks of life to seek support without fear or shame. I offer over a decade of experience working in the mental health field as a child & family specialist, art therapist, and (since 2020) professional counselor; counseling individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including chronic medical conditions; panic disorder; gender transitioning; and menopause. Whether you are seeking brief, solutions-focused therapy or a long-term therapeutic alliance, I offer a blend of approaches to promote positive change.
As a first generation Asian American and ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, I embrace, encourage, and invite people of all walks of life to seek support without fear or shame. I offer over a decade of experience working in the mental health field as a child & family specialist, art therapist, and (since 2020) professional counselor; counseling individuals struggling with a range of challenges, including chronic medical conditions; panic disorder; gender transitioning; and menopause. Whether you are seeking brief, solutions-focused therapy or a long-term therapeutic alliance, I offer a blend of approaches to promote positive change.
I strongly believe that every human being goes through difficult times in their lives when counseling may be beneficial. We all struggle with various circumstances where it may be helpful to have a separate, unbiased party and support to process through life events. I see individuals, families and couples and have been working in a therapeutic setting for the last 13 years. My specialties include working with those who struggle with depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, as well as other mood and personality disorders.
I strongly believe that every human being goes through difficult times in their lives when counseling may be beneficial. We all struggle with various circumstances where it may be helpful to have a separate, unbiased party and support to process through life events. I see individuals, families and couples and have been working in a therapeutic setting for the last 13 years. My specialties include working with those who struggle with depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, as well as other mood and personality disorders.
My experience includes working with people in destructive behavior patterns that end up interfering with personal goals. Together we can decide a path forward from suffering and reach valuable milestones.
My experience includes working with people in destructive behavior patterns that end up interfering with personal goals. Together we can decide a path forward from suffering and reach valuable milestones.
When anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress begin to feel overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor working with adults, adolescents, and couples. With a background in marriage and family therapy, I approach concerns not only as individual experiences, but as patterns shaped within relationships and broader systems. Together, we can explore challenges with curiosity and intention.
When anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship stress begin to feel overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. Therapy offers a space to slow down, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor working with adults, adolescents, and couples. With a background in marriage and family therapy, I approach concerns not only as individual experiences, but as patterns shaped within relationships and broader systems. Together, we can explore challenges with curiosity and intention.
Many people reach out because they’re tired of carrying the weight of past experiences or feeling unsure how to support their child. Adults often come seeking a safe space to heal from trauma or anxiety and move toward greater peace. Parents usually want practical guidance when their child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally. Together, we create a supportive space where you can gain clarity, build on your strengths, and move forward with more confidence and ease.
Many people reach out because they’re tired of carrying the weight of past experiences or feeling unsure how to support their child. Adults often come seeking a safe space to heal from trauma or anxiety and move toward greater peace. Parents usually want practical guidance when their child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally. Together, we create a supportive space where you can gain clarity, build on your strengths, and move forward with more confidence and ease.
Life's challenges can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and first responders navigating trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic illnesses, disordered eating, and major life stressors. Whether you're struggling with the impact of past experiences, managing the demands of a high-stress profession, or seeking healthier relationships, therapy can provide a space to gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change.
Life's challenges can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I work with adolescents, adults, families, and first responders navigating trauma, ADHD, mood disorders, chronic illnesses, disordered eating, and major life stressors. Whether you're struggling with the impact of past experiences, managing the demands of a high-stress profession, or seeking healthier relationships, therapy can provide a space to gain insight, build resilience, and create meaningful change.