Therapists in Montana

My concern is to help address the suffering people endure due to the current conflict in their lives as well as any past trauma. Suffering comes in many forms and can be understood as symptoms that negatively affect one's relationships, health, career, personal development and emotional life. I work with individuals to alleviate these difficulties and to deepen an understanding of the root causes in order to ensure ongoing personal satisfaction. This kind of treatment is designed to help identify and redirect conflicts in a person's life which are destructive or prohibit growth, and to liberate positive personal attributes from atrophy and inhibition.

Imagine living your best life! We all face challenges and difficulties in life. For some it is trauma, others experience chronic health issues, not to mention day-to-day stressors of society's unrealistic demands and expectations. No one goes through life without experiencing the struggle. Our time together is spent exploring what is in the gap between where you are and where you desire and hope to be. Our time together is spent exploring what is in the gap between where you are and where you desire and hope to be. I guide individuals through the process to gain insight into what holds them back from realizing their goals.

“Our emotions are an essential part of who we are. They make life worthwhile, exciting, challenging, beautiful and meaningful” - Gabor Mate. Our emotional experience is one that is unique to each of us and can at times be difficult to navigate. For many people, it can bring comfort to have someone hold space for them during this process, and I am happy to be that person. I approach counseling from a more humanistic perspective which includes processes such as Emotion Focused, Person Centered, and Narrative Therapy. This means that your lived experience and our counseling relationship will be the foundation of our work together.

I thoroughly enjoy working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. My main emphasis is on a strong therapeutic alliance. I find this to be the most important aspect of my practice, as well as, the most fulfilling. I am a huge advocate of finding the right therapist. I believe this makes a significant difference in not only the therapeutic relationship, but also in therapeutic outcomes. I consider this environment best developed on an individual basis, with attention given to specific client driven goals and outcomes. Hence, I believe in the aspect of unconditional positive regard.

There is currently a waiting list for therapy. As humans we are more alike than we are different. Supporting individuals and families to live well, even in difficult times, has been my passion for all of my career. When we consider our strengths and reliable skills as tools to problem solve, we find our way. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Addictions Counselor, my practice model is to support growth and change through kindness, challenge, and acceptance. As people, we all struggle. Together we can find ways to shift from suffering to struggling well.

I counsel people and families. I have 4 specialty areas, (1) trauma recovery, including PTSD and loss, (2) couples, (3) emotions like anxiety, anger, depression, and (4) children and teens. (1) When dealing with trauma, grief and heartbreak, I encourage adults to heal again to be lovers with a heart of a warrior, see www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdICFdnkhE (2) I counsel couples by myself or with my wife, Julie Ann Nardi, LCC--a couple counseling couples. See gardencitycouples.com. (3) emotional healing brings about new ways of thinking and acting (CBT). (4) Play, art, family, and music are for great ways for kids.

My ideal client is someone who wants to work on their issues. It’s not necessarily with someone who is without concerns about counseling, but someone who feels stuck. It may even be someone who has a sense about how to move forward, but wants some companionship on the road of change. I successfully deal with a physical disability so I often work with people who feel they can’t find a way to overcome their challenges whether it is mental illness, problems coping, physical disability or chronic illness. Generally I help people succeed in getting their lives back or who simply need some help moving forward.

My goal as your therapist is to meet you where you are at and help you navigate through the process of growth and healing. I have been in the human service field in some capacity since 2009. I use a person centered approach and believe that being authentic is an important part of the counseling process. I have primary worked with adolescents and adults with addictions and mental health. In this practice it is my goal to help the client feel safe enough to talk honestly and open with me to work through all aspects of their life.

Providing quality, flexible services to communities in Montana and Wyoming is at the forefront of my goals. I've worked in a variety of settings and levels of care including residential treatment facilities, therapeutic group homes, day treatment programs, mental health centers, community based services, school based services, in-home services, as a mentor and in a private practice. I meet with individuals, families or couples where they are at in the process of change. I encourage them to have a willingness to work on the issues they are facing. I believe in individualized treatment for all people.

I have extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. My approach is varied depending upon the needs of clients.

I enjoy working with individuals who are motivated and willing to engage in the therapeutic process. Someone who is open to self reflection and growth and willing to collaborate to make positive changes and come to new awareness.

Over the past ten years of my professional life, I have worked with individuals and their families to achieve a sense of well being, increase agency and reduce distress. With a holistic view of each client, I offer a trauma-informed, person-centered approach that allows me to meet the needs of a wide variety of individuals and families. I am committed to meeting clients where they are and working tirelessly to create a real therapeutic relationship that is non-judgemental, safe and authentic.

Sometimes life gets complicated and our "go-to" fixes don't work as well. Sometimes we struggle with overwhelming emotions or maintaining successful relationships. Perhaps it's a new problem you're experiencing and you want to learn more about it. Or maybe it's even a probation officer requiring you to do it. Whatever the issue is new or old, finding a therapist is a courageous step to take! I'd be happy to offer you a free phone consultation to help you in finding the right fit.

My name is Kristi Rooney. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor committed to empowering individuals in accomplishing their health, wellness, relationship, education, and career goals. My work focuses on identifying the obstacles and personal challenges causing emotional turmoil. I believe in taking a person center approach in helping clients reach their goals. I am passionate about creating a welcoming and safe environment for individuals to explore the ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs keeping them stuck.

Dr. Tim Corson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience in understanding and treating the hardships, struggles and adversities humans experience growing across their lifespan. Dr. Corson specializes in therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families; as well as offering individual adult and couple service. Dr. Corson is also available for supervision of mental health professionals. I believe in the natural need for attachment, community engagement, maturational development and healthy support from the collective members of our families, neighbors and providers.

My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.

My counseling practice focuses on serving children, adults, and couples or families. In working with children, I am certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Trauma Focused for children. I also work with adults in issues of anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. In my practice I provide counseling, therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis. My treatment approach allows for the effective engagement of a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to personality issues, depression, bi-polar, psychotic states, autistic spectrum, and trauma (PTSD).

I believe that life is amazing, however, it can also be challenging. At times there may be situations that occur that we may find overwhelming which cause our day to day activities become more difficult. You do not have to face those difficult times alone. I would like to provide information, tools and skills to help guide you through the difficult times and help you find a solution to the problem as well as relief.

Life is difficult to navigate in the best of circumstances. We often carry with us a past that influences how we interact with others, our perception of the way others interact with us, and the patterns we form in our relationships. You do not have to navigate these waters alone. Therapy can help support your individual, family and relationship goals. I understand it takes courage to ask for help and I want to make the process easy for you.