Therapists in Montana
Rebecca Baumgardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59101
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Perhaps you have arrived here, looking for a way to better manage a difficult situation or season of life, to work through life altering grief/loss, to manage uncomfortable symptoms, or maybe even, to heal from a painful past with the hope of finally feeling free. I truly enjoy working with individuals who are committed to knowing themselves on a deeper level, so they are better equipped to make the changes they hope for in their life. I value human connection, and provide care in a shame free, judgment free, and collaborative way.
Hello! I am a dually Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addiction Counselor. Perhaps you have arrived here, looking for a way to better manage a difficult situation or season of life, to work through life altering grief/loss, to manage uncomfortable symptoms, or maybe even, to heal from a painful past with the hope of finally feeling free. I truly enjoy working with individuals who are committed to knowing themselves on a deeper level, so they are better equipped to make the changes they hope for in their life. I value human connection, and provide care in a shame free, judgment free, and collaborative way.
Leslie Myers
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC , MEd
Verified Verified
Troy, MT 59935
I specialize in adolescents, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting, and women’s issues.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often think that there has to be more to life than constant worrying and anxiety? Do you feel like things will never get better? We all struggle at one point or another with negative feelings and life situations. It doesn’t have to be this way. Whether it’s family problems, addiction issues, parenting struggles or just a feeling of needing more, I would like to help you find ways to move forward.
I specialize in adolescents, addiction, trauma, relationship struggles, parenting, and women’s issues.
Do you feel stuck? Do you often think that there has to be more to life than constant worrying and anxiety? Do you feel like things will never get better? We all struggle at one point or another with negative feelings and life situations. It doesn’t have to be this way. Whether it’s family problems, addiction issues, parenting struggles or just a feeling of needing more, I would like to help you find ways to move forward.
Rachel Lund
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, MT 59840
I can help you develop effective skills to overcome your mental health symptoms and substance use issues.
Welcome! Has life's many challenges created unmanageable mental health symptoms or substance use issues? Please know you are not alone.
I can help you develop effective skills to overcome your mental health symptoms and substance use issues.
Welcome! Has life's many challenges created unmanageable mental health symptoms or substance use issues? Please know you are not alone.
Beautiful Directions
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59101
As a woman who has struggled with addiction since the age of 14 and having periods of sobriety which always lead to relapses, I know first hand how difficult, frightening , over whelming and painful making the decision to overcome addiction can be.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as Licensed Addictions Counselor in the State of Montana. My passion in life is to support individuals who struggle with addiction and/or Mental Health Conditions or both. I practice with non-judgmental compassionate approaches while guiding individuals and their family's into a healthy recovery lifestyle. I am a firm believer that the answers to ones recovery comes from within the individual and my job is to be a solid, reliable support system while embarking on the recovery process and rising above life's hang ups.
As a woman who has struggled with addiction since the age of 14 and having periods of sobriety which always lead to relapses, I know first hand how difficult, frightening , over whelming and painful making the decision to overcome addiction can be.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as Licensed Addictions Counselor in the State of Montana. My passion in life is to support individuals who struggle with addiction and/or Mental Health Conditions or both. I practice with non-judgmental compassionate approaches while guiding individuals and their family's into a healthy recovery lifestyle. I am a firm believer that the answers to ones recovery comes from within the individual and my job is to be a solid, reliable support system while embarking on the recovery process and rising above life's hang ups.
Michelle R Moles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
Waitlist for new clients
I have been in the addiction field for over 18 years but have worked with individuals with co-occurring disorders over the past 13 as well.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I seek to work with individuals who feel they are worthy of change. Whether that be change in negative thinking habits associated with borderline- personality disorders or self-esteem, or behavioral habits associated with addiction or other behaviors that have negatively disrupted their lives. I am looking to work with individuals who are willing to put in the work both in and out of sessions. If this is you, give me a call so we can start digging in right away!
I have been in the addiction field for over 18 years but have worked with individuals with co-occurring disorders over the past 13 as well.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I seek to work with individuals who feel they are worthy of change. Whether that be change in negative thinking habits associated with borderline- personality disorders or self-esteem, or behavioral habits associated with addiction or other behaviors that have negatively disrupted their lives. I am looking to work with individuals who are willing to put in the work both in and out of sessions. If this is you, give me a call so we can start digging in right away!
Tammy Perkins
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59101
Addiction is not a moral failing, it is a disease that needs treatment from a specialist.
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.
Addiction is not a moral failing, it is a disease that needs treatment from a specialist.
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.
Jenny Weadock
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LCPC, LAC, LADC, MA
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59718 (Online Only)
Substance use and co-occurring disorders can be isolating and stigmatizing for individuals who are working on their recovery. While in recovery, often people have a hard time grasping who they are and struggle with emotional problems they have been masking with drugs and alcohol for years.
Substance use and co-occurring disorders can be isolating and stigmatizing for individuals who are working on their recovery. While in recovery, often people have a hard time grasping who they are and struggle with emotional problems they have been masking with drugs and alcohol for years.
Edward T Dunbar
Counselor, PhD, LCPC, LAC, NCC
Verified Verified
Manhattan, MT 59741 (Online Only)
When the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of changing people often seek professional help. Addiction and mental health issues can result in feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and hopeless. My job is to help you navigate the negative cycle of addiction and/or mental health issues toward a positive outlook and overall wellness. We will work together to develop a plan that uses your strengths and resources to overcome your current barriers.
When the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of changing people often seek professional help. Addiction and mental health issues can result in feeling overwhelmed, frightened, and hopeless. My job is to help you navigate the negative cycle of addiction and/or mental health issues toward a positive outlook and overall wellness. We will work together to develop a plan that uses your strengths and resources to overcome your current barriers.
Kelly P Scariano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
Hello! My name is Kelly Scariano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula. I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to help them create lasting and powerful change in their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety and grief/loss. By assisting clients in gaining insight and self-awareness we work together to identify and resolve unhealthy behaviors, which are getting in the way of forming lasting and loving relationships. I am known for my warmth, compassion and insight. I create safety, trust and a strong working relationship with each individual or couple.
Hello! My name is Kelly Scariano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula. I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to help them create lasting and powerful change in their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety and grief/loss. By assisting clients in gaining insight and self-awareness we work together to identify and resolve unhealthy behaviors, which are getting in the way of forming lasting and loving relationships. I am known for my warmth, compassion and insight. I create safety, trust and a strong working relationship with each individual or couple.
Pamela C Wilson
Counselor, MA, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to...someone who can listen without judgment, providing compassion and validation, as well as feedback. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I can help you work with a wide variety of presenting problems including abandonment issues, trauma, depression, substance abuse, workplace issues, family and situational problems.
Sometimes we all need someone to talk to...someone who can listen without judgment, providing compassion and validation, as well as feedback. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I can help you work with a wide variety of presenting problems including abandonment issues, trauma, depression, substance abuse, workplace issues, family and situational problems.
Meghan Alane Salyer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LAC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59102
I have experience in helping adolescents and adults struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship, and family issues.
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 have experience in helping adolescents and adults struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship, and family issues.
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.
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Counselor, MA, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
I focus on helping clients change patterns involving anxious distress, depressive symptoms, traumas, substance use, and unhelpful thinking.
We can make immediate progress. My mission is to help you find your inner strengths and cut to the chase of living a valued life. Worried about your place in life? Doing unhelpful behaviors? Stuck in your thoughts? Not able to commit to the actions to increase your effectiveness? I can help you navigate emotional, behavioral, and thinking challenges, helping you focus on what's important in your life. Looking forward to helping you navigate!
I focus on helping clients change patterns involving anxious distress, depressive symptoms, traumas, substance use, and unhelpful thinking.
We can make immediate progress. My mission is to help you find your inner strengths and cut to the chase of living a valued life. Worried about your place in life? Doing unhelpful behaviors? Stuck in your thoughts? Not able to commit to the actions to increase your effectiveness? I can help you navigate emotional, behavioral, and thinking challenges, helping you focus on what's important in your life. Looking forward to helping you navigate!
Dennis William Muri
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59102
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
I was born and raised in southeastern Montana, lived in Seattle for fifteen years, and returned to be closer to family. I am a survivor of trauma, have worked as a special education teacher in Seattle for thirteen years, and have worked as a Licensed Psychotherapist and Licensed Addictions Counselor in Billings since 2004. My passions are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), people with special needs, grief/loss, the elderly, veterans, and helping people in crisis in general. I understand how addiction impacts people in crises. I specialize in improving communication. I inform my practice with brain research. Trust is everything.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
I was born and raised in southeastern Montana, lived in Seattle for fifteen years, and returned to be closer to family. I am a survivor of trauma, have worked as a special education teacher in Seattle for thirteen years, and have worked as a Licensed Psychotherapist and Licensed Addictions Counselor in Billings since 2004. My passions are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), people with special needs, grief/loss, the elderly, veterans, and helping people in crisis in general. I understand how addiction impacts people in crises. I specialize in improving communication. I inform my practice with brain research. Trust is everything.
Bonnie Inks
Counselor, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
Hamilton, MT 59840
I am passionate about helping people overcome the things that negatively affect their lives, hold them back, and become sticking points. Are you seeking help for mental health, addiction, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, relationship problems, conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness or need a chemical dependency done. Counseling is an excellent path for insight, renewal, healing, and growth. No matter the services you require I will support you in your journey by providing a warm, safe, respectful, non-judgement and professional relationship and environment. Face to face or telahealth is available for your convience.
I am passionate about helping people overcome the things that negatively affect their lives, hold them back, and become sticking points. Are you seeking help for mental health, addiction, abuse, trauma, grief, loss, relationship problems, conflict, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness or need a chemical dependency done. Counseling is an excellent path for insight, renewal, healing, and growth. No matter the services you require I will support you in your journey by providing a warm, safe, respectful, non-judgement and professional relationship and environment. Face to face or telahealth is available for your convience.
Angela Matta, LCSW, LAC, PC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59102
Being dually licensed not only as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), but also as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), I treat addictions and compulsive behaviors.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who enjoys working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their life. I use a client centered approach to help clients feel comfortable enough to be able to work through their issues. I also use a strength based approach when working with clients, to help clients find the strength within themselves to make the positive changes they desire. I strongly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is vital to bring about positive change.
Being dually licensed not only as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), but also as a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), I treat addictions and compulsive behaviors.
I am an experienced psychotherapist who enjoys working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their life. I use a client centered approach to help clients feel comfortable enough to be able to work through their issues. I also use a strength based approach when working with clients, to help clients find the strength within themselves to make the positive changes they desire. I strongly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is vital to bring about positive change.
Lida Running Crane
Counselor, NCC, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
Hi my name is Lida Running Crane and I have recently transitioned to private practice after being a clinician at a local agency working primarily with our local urban Indigenous community for just short of nine years. I subsequently co-founded Aitapissko Counseling Collective LLC, the shared professional home in which my colleagues and I continue to offer quality mental health and addiction counseling to our local community. I earned my masters in counseling from the University of Montana in 2016 with my NCC, became an LCPC in 2018, and an LAC in 2020.
Hi my name is Lida Running Crane and I have recently transitioned to private practice after being a clinician at a local agency working primarily with our local urban Indigenous community for just short of nine years. I subsequently co-founded Aitapissko Counseling Collective LLC, the shared professional home in which my colleagues and I continue to offer quality mental health and addiction counseling to our local community. I earned my masters in counseling from the University of Montana in 2016 with my NCC, became an LCPC in 2018, and an LAC in 2020.
Todd W Cardin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Kalispell, MT 59901 (Online Only)
I have worked for three decades with individuals seeking to overcome a wide variety of issues related to addiction, depression, anxiety, establishing a sense of identity and purpose that feels good to them, forming healthy habits, achieving intimacy and maintaining relationships, attaining life goals, and overcoming many forms of trauma. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families, couples, combat veterans, professional athletes, medical professionals, as well as adolescents and adults with diverse ethnic, indigenous, sexual, gender, and cultural identities. It is such an honor to assist in the discovery of personal truths.
I have worked for three decades with individuals seeking to overcome a wide variety of issues related to addiction, depression, anxiety, establishing a sense of identity and purpose that feels good to them, forming healthy habits, achieving intimacy and maintaining relationships, attaining life goals, and overcoming many forms of trauma. I have worked with adolescents, adults, families, couples, combat veterans, professional athletes, medical professionals, as well as adolescents and adults with diverse ethnic, indigenous, sexual, gender, and cultural identities. It is such an honor to assist in the discovery of personal truths.
Christy Newell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCAS, CCS
Verified Verified
Polson, MT 59860
Waitlist for new clients
I value partnering with others during their journey of healing through anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, and other issues. Healing is a journey as a person navigates challenges from both within and outside of themselves. Helping people integrate their faith into this process is one of my specialties.
I value partnering with others during their journey of healing through anxiety, trauma, grief, substance use, and other issues. Healing is a journey as a person navigates challenges from both within and outside of themselves. Helping people integrate their faith into this process is one of my specialties.
Joelle R Clause
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, BS, LAC
Verified Verified
Billings, MT 59102
I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
While I can treat clients of all ages, most of my experience has been working with adults with substance use disorders and process addictions in an outpatient setting. I have experience with persons in the court systems and CPS, as well as those who are ready for a different, healthier, sober lifestyle. My goal is to serve the addiction and recovery community to the best of my abilities and skills and be a part in your journey towards healing.
I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
While I can treat clients of all ages, most of my experience has been working with adults with substance use disorders and process addictions in an outpatient setting. I have experience with persons in the court systems and CPS, as well as those who are ready for a different, healthier, sober lifestyle. My goal is to serve the addiction and recovery community to the best of my abilities and skills and be a part in your journey towards healing.
Dianna Grantham
Counselor, LCPC, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59102
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the State of Montana. Addiction is a treatable disease and can be managed successfully. Some individuals have co-occurring disorders, which I also treat. I specialize in Chemical Dependency and Gambling evaluations, Court ordered treatment, Relapse Prevention, Couples/Marriage Counseling, as well as anxiety, depression, and grief issues you may be dealing with. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual, focusing on your strengths. Together, we will identify and develop goals, moving towards positive solutions. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the State of Montana. Addiction is a treatable disease and can be managed successfully. Some individuals have co-occurring disorders, which I also treat. I specialize in Chemical Dependency and Gambling evaluations, Court ordered treatment, Relapse Prevention, Couples/Marriage Counseling, as well as anxiety, depression, and grief issues you may be dealing with. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each individual, focusing on your strengths. Together, we will identify and develop goals, moving towards positive solutions. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential environment.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.