Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists in Arlee, MT
As a dedicated mental health therapist with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages cultivate healing and resilience. Growing up in Arlee, Montana, I learned the importance of connection and community, which shapes my therapeutic approach today.
I believe in a holistic, client-centered approach where building trust and rapport is essential. I create a safe, inclusive space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions collaboratively, emphasizing empowerment and effective coping strategies.
As a dedicated mental health therapist with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about helping individuals of all ages cultivate healing and resilience. Growing up in Arlee, Montana, I learned the importance of connection and community, which shapes my therapeutic approach today.
I believe in a holistic, client-centered approach where building trust and rapport is essential. I create a safe, inclusive space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions collaboratively, emphasizing empowerment and effective coping strategies.
I believe that psychotherapy is an active process resulting in clarity and change. It can help identify ineffective patterns of thinking and behavior, which may create stress, emotional problems, stress related medical problems, addiction problems, and/or relationship problems. Sometimes the work can be difficult but can also be profoundly rewarding and life changing. I believe in the power of positive change and would love to help you turn your stress into a life balance.
I believe that psychotherapy is an active process resulting in clarity and change. It can help identify ineffective patterns of thinking and behavior, which may create stress, emotional problems, stress related medical problems, addiction problems, and/or relationship problems. Sometimes the work can be difficult but can also be profoundly rewarding and life changing. I believe in the power of positive change and would love to help you turn your stress into a life balance.
I utilize a primarily integrative, cognitive-behavioral, motivation enhancement, and mindfulness-oriented psychotherapy interventions.
My approach is client-driven and integrative. I start with assessing developmental history, losses and trauma, and behavioral health issues. I then clarify with the client how I can assist them with their identified goals. I currently provide telehealth sessions for clients in Montana and Michigan.
I utilize a primarily integrative, cognitive-behavioral, motivation enhancement, and mindfulness-oriented psychotherapy interventions.
My approach is client-driven and integrative. I start with assessing developmental history, losses and trauma, and behavioral health issues. I then clarify with the client how I can assist them with their identified goals. I currently provide telehealth sessions for clients in Montana and Michigan.
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Hi there. All of You Is Welcome Here. You can not want to come in for therapy and still give me a call. Your curiosity and your skepticism are welcome. This is often the root of conflict for us, right? There is a part of us that is curious and open to change. Yet as we strive to live in concert with our beliefs and values — with high hopes to evolve, to be seen, known, and understood — some elusive, habituated roadblocks reappear. Welcome to the human dilemma. The good news: we can work with ourselves. Support is necessary from time to time. That’s natural (like you).
Hi there. All of You Is Welcome Here. You can not want to come in for therapy and still give me a call. Your curiosity and your skepticism are welcome. This is often the root of conflict for us, right? There is a part of us that is curious and open to change. Yet as we strive to live in concert with our beliefs and values — with high hopes to evolve, to be seen, known, and understood — some elusive, habituated roadblocks reappear. Welcome to the human dilemma. The good news: we can work with ourselves. Support is necessary from time to time. That’s natural (like you).
Hello & welcome! Healing from trauma is a hard and worthy undertaking. Many of us live in the present with an old blueprint, formed in childhood environments that were unsafe, neglectful, or abusive. That blueprint once kept us safe, but may not serve us as adults navigating relationships, our lives, and ourselves. Therapy is a place to slow down and explore how those old patterns still shape how you think, feel, and relate. Much of my work starts with the basics: understanding what you're feeling, what it means, and how to live alongside feelings that can seem all-encompassing.
Hello & welcome! Healing from trauma is a hard and worthy undertaking. Many of us live in the present with an old blueprint, formed in childhood environments that were unsafe, neglectful, or abusive. That blueprint once kept us safe, but may not serve us as adults navigating relationships, our lives, and ourselves. Therapy is a place to slow down and explore how those old patterns still shape how you think, feel, and relate. Much of my work starts with the basics: understanding what you're feeling, what it means, and how to live alongside feelings that can seem all-encompassing.
Discover how therapy can enlighten your outlook on life and aid in the discovery of your best self. It is my goal is to create a safe and open environment for couples, individuals, families, and athletes to explore and conquer the many challenges life often brings. Some of the common issues I work with clients on include relationship challenges, trauma, couples and marital counseling, performance enhancement for athletes, life transitions (e.g. marriage, new baby, retirement, empty nest), self-empowerment, and increasing confidence. You do not need to walk this journey alone.
Discover how therapy can enlighten your outlook on life and aid in the discovery of your best self. It is my goal is to create a safe and open environment for couples, individuals, families, and athletes to explore and conquer the many challenges life often brings. Some of the common issues I work with clients on include relationship challenges, trauma, couples and marital counseling, performance enhancement for athletes, life transitions (e.g. marriage, new baby, retirement, empty nest), self-empowerment, and increasing confidence. You do not need to walk this journey alone.
With curiosity, compassion, mindfulness, and attention to the body, we'll slow down and explore the patterns, relationships, and experiences shaping how you feel and respond.
You may be the person everyone depends on—the parent, caregiver, helper, or educator who keeps showing up, even when you’re running low yourself. From the outside, you may seem capable and put-together; inside, you might feel anxious, stretched thin, disconnected, or simply unlike yourself. Relationships, parenting, identity, priorities, or your body may be shifting, and old ways of coping may no longer work. I especially enjoy supporting women through these transitions, creating space to understand patterns, reconnect with their own needs, and move forward with greater clarity and trust in themselves.
With curiosity, compassion, mindfulness, and attention to the body, we'll slow down and explore the patterns, relationships, and experiences shaping how you feel and respond.
You may be the person everyone depends on—the parent, caregiver, helper, or educator who keeps showing up, even when you’re running low yourself. From the outside, you may seem capable and put-together; inside, you might feel anxious, stretched thin, disconnected, or simply unlike yourself. Relationships, parenting, identity, priorities, or your body may be shifting, and old ways of coping may no longer work. I especially enjoy supporting women through these transitions, creating space to understand patterns, reconnect with their own needs, and move forward with greater clarity and trust in themselves.
Nesting Communities Counseling and Art Therapy is about creating community and a safe space for art-making, trauma work, and process through open-ended discussion. I have a passion for helping children and adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, generational trauma, difficulty in school related to ADHD and Autism Spectrum. I also have a deep commitment and passion for LGBTQIA+ kids and adults. I enjoy helping those navigate identity and support within overlapping complexities of society, finding safe spaces, and celebrating diversity and being human.
Nesting Communities Counseling and Art Therapy is about creating community and a safe space for art-making, trauma work, and process through open-ended discussion. I have a passion for helping children and adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, generational trauma, difficulty in school related to ADHD and Autism Spectrum. I also have a deep commitment and passion for LGBTQIA+ kids and adults. I enjoy helping those navigate identity and support within overlapping complexities of society, finding safe spaces, and celebrating diversity and being human.
I practice a relational form of counseling, which means I weigh heavily on how and why our relationships develop while taking into consideration the mental, physical and emotional associations we draw or conclude from these relationships. The relationship between therapist and client, the relationships you have had over the course of your life, issues and/or concepts you have faced or struggled with, and, most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself are all focal points for counseling. Trust and building rapport with your therapist is paramount and I work to cultivate an environment that promotes respect and self-exploration.
I practice a relational form of counseling, which means I weigh heavily on how and why our relationships develop while taking into consideration the mental, physical and emotional associations we draw or conclude from these relationships. The relationship between therapist and client, the relationships you have had over the course of your life, issues and/or concepts you have faced or struggled with, and, most importantly, the relationship you have with yourself are all focal points for counseling. Trust and building rapport with your therapist is paramount and I work to cultivate an environment that promotes respect and self-exploration.
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Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out takes courage, and the fact that you’re reading this tells me a part of you is ready for something to feel different. You don’t have to carry everything alone anymore. I create a space where you can exhale, feel safe, and be fully yourself without judgment. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational/everyday stress, and life transitions. Therapy is collaborative and supportive. We slow down, make sense of what’s coming up, and build tools to help you feel steady and more connected to yourself.
Accepting new clients!
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out takes courage, and the fact that you’re reading this tells me a part of you is ready for something to feel different. You don’t have to carry everything alone anymore. I create a space where you can exhale, feel safe, and be fully yourself without judgment. I work with teens and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational/everyday stress, and life transitions. Therapy is collaborative and supportive. We slow down, make sense of what’s coming up, and build tools to help you feel steady and more connected to yourself.
Navigating life can be difficult at times. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am passionate about collaborating with individuals and families to address challenges- and to find and build upon their unique strengths. I use a strengths-based approach that is person-centered because I believe people are the experts of their own lives. I also believe it’s helpful to have new tools to use, so I bring expertise in a variety of evidenced based practices and techniques.
Navigating life can be difficult at times. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am passionate about collaborating with individuals and families to address challenges- and to find and build upon their unique strengths. I use a strengths-based approach that is person-centered because I believe people are the experts of their own lives. I also believe it’s helpful to have new tools to use, so I bring expertise in a variety of evidenced based practices and techniques.
I draw from several modalities: relational-developmental, experiential, body-centered, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, sensory-somatic, and movement.
In order to grow and thrive in life, we all need a sense of feeling understood and enlivened within ourselves, in relationships and in community. I offer a present-centered approach for individual adults who seek to make change, heal from past trauma, move and transform through grief and loss, and improve interpersonal skills.
I draw from several modalities: relational-developmental, experiential, body-centered, mindfulness, interpersonal neurobiology, sensory-somatic, and movement.
In order to grow and thrive in life, we all need a sense of feeling understood and enlivened within ourselves, in relationships and in community. I offer a present-centered approach for individual adults who seek to make change, heal from past trauma, move and transform through grief and loss, and improve interpersonal skills.
Andrea Strizich, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
I bring over twenty years of experience in mental and behavioral health, with extensive study of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that often become self-sabotaging — the inner narrative that we are not enough, not doing enough, or that something bad is coming. Left unaddressed, these patterns trap us in ongoing cycles of shame, regret, resentment, and fear, fueling anxiety, depression, and maladaptive coping behaviors.
My approach is direct, holistic, and rooted in authenticity — identifying, or re-identifying, your core values, then developing a values-aligned plan to realign your life with what matters most.
I bring over twenty years of experience in mental and behavioral health, with extensive study of the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns that often become self-sabotaging — the inner narrative that we are not enough, not doing enough, or that something bad is coming. Left unaddressed, these patterns trap us in ongoing cycles of shame, regret, resentment, and fear, fueling anxiety, depression, and maladaptive coping behaviors.
My approach is direct, holistic, and rooted in authenticity — identifying, or re-identifying, your core values, then developing a values-aligned plan to realign your life with what matters most.
I draw from various modalities and approaches including Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, CBT, Trauma-focused, and Existential perspectives.
My approach is rooted in the belief that healing unfolds when we deepen our relationship with self, others, and the world around us. So much can get in the way of connection in this wild world, and therapy can be a space to develop tools and have a trusting space to grow your capacity. I take a holistic approach —considering how your environment, past experiences, identities, relationships, culture, mind, and body affect your current wellbeing. My strengths lie in supporting clients who are experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and identity/spiritual exploration.
I draw from various modalities and approaches including Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, CBT, Trauma-focused, and Existential perspectives.
My approach is rooted in the belief that healing unfolds when we deepen our relationship with self, others, and the world around us. So much can get in the way of connection in this wild world, and therapy can be a space to develop tools and have a trusting space to grow your capacity. I take a holistic approach —considering how your environment, past experiences, identities, relationships, culture, mind, and body affect your current wellbeing. My strengths lie in supporting clients who are experiencing trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions, grief, and identity/spiritual exploration.
Additional certifications I hold include, Mental Health and Nutrition Specialist, Integrative Mental Health, and Mindfulness.
My clients often tell me that what helps most is the feel of the space we create together — calm, grounded, honest, and deeply human. I’m not a distant observer. I sit with you, attuned, curious, and unhurried. I notice the small things you’re carrying, the patterns beneath the surface, and the strengths you sometimes forget you have.
Additional certifications I hold include, Mental Health and Nutrition Specialist, Integrative Mental Health, and Mindfulness.
My clients often tell me that what helps most is the feel of the space we create together — calm, grounded, honest, and deeply human. I’m not a distant observer. I sit with you, attuned, curious, and unhurried. I notice the small things you’re carrying, the patterns beneath the surface, and the strengths you sometimes forget you have.
I integrate EMDR Therapy, DBT, IFS parts work, expressive arts therapies, Positive Psychology, mindfulness, and somatic practices to help clients expand the beliefs and coping skills that promote stability, regulation, and acceptance in daily life.
Your connection with your counselor is one of the strongest predictors of a meaningful experience in therapy. In our work together, we can create a collaborative space to explore who you are and what feels tender, unknown, stuck, and alive in your life. I work with adults, teens, and families seeking relief and greater understanding around trauma, anxiety, depression, and disconnection—supporting the development of adaptive coping strategies, deepening self-awareness and clarity in relationships, and strengthening capacity to navigate life’s ongoing changes and complexities.
I integrate EMDR Therapy, DBT, IFS parts work, expressive arts therapies, Positive Psychology, mindfulness, and somatic practices to help clients expand the beliefs and coping skills that promote stability, regulation, and acceptance in daily life.
Your connection with your counselor is one of the strongest predictors of a meaningful experience in therapy. In our work together, we can create a collaborative space to explore who you are and what feels tender, unknown, stuck, and alive in your life. I work with adults, teens, and families seeking relief and greater understanding around trauma, anxiety, depression, and disconnection—supporting the development of adaptive coping strategies, deepening self-awareness and clarity in relationships, and strengthening capacity to navigate life’s ongoing changes and complexities.
I am a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed counselor who believes in the power of human connection. In systems and cultures that often tell you to handle your difficulties independently and quietly, it can be difficult to seek help. As a fellow neurodivergent being, I particularly enjoy working with folks who are neurodivergent or think they may be from a strength-based framework. I also have a passion for working with survivors of trauma and collaborating to re-establish a sense of safety and trust in relationships.
I am a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed counselor who believes in the power of human connection. In systems and cultures that often tell you to handle your difficulties independently and quietly, it can be difficult to seek help. As a fellow neurodivergent being, I particularly enjoy working with folks who are neurodivergent or think they may be from a strength-based framework. I also have a passion for working with survivors of trauma and collaborating to re-establish a sense of safety and trust in relationships.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Maybe you're carrying everyone else's needs, second-guessing yourself, never feeling "good enough," or wondering when you'll finally feel like you again. You may be navigating overwhelm, procrastination, people pleasing, relationship struggles, body image, perfectionism, or major life changes. Maybe you're exhausted from trying harder, explaining yourself to your partner, or feeling like you should somehow have it all together. I specialize in working with adults and couples, with a special focus on the often-overlooked challenges of ADHD.
Life can feel like a lot sometimes. Maybe you're carrying everyone else's needs, second-guessing yourself, never feeling "good enough," or wondering when you'll finally feel like you again. You may be navigating overwhelm, procrastination, people pleasing, relationship struggles, body image, perfectionism, or major life changes. Maybe you're exhausted from trying harder, explaining yourself to your partner, or feeling like you should somehow have it all together. I specialize in working with adults and couples, with a special focus on the often-overlooked challenges of ADHD.
I find that my skill and experience are very helpful to people who have survived trauma. I work often with folks who are burdened with emotional, physical, and sexually traumatic histories. I also welcome you to contact me if you are questioning your gender or sexual identity. I have assisted many people move through the difficult process of confirming their internal gender identity with the labels attached at birth. I also welcome you to come and chat if you are exploring an alternative family structure such as polyamory/Concensual Non-Manogamy .
I find that my skill and experience are very helpful to people who have survived trauma. I work often with folks who are burdened with emotional, physical, and sexually traumatic histories. I also welcome you to contact me if you are questioning your gender or sexual identity. I have assisted many people move through the difficult process of confirming their internal gender identity with the labels attached at birth. I also welcome you to come and chat if you are exploring an alternative family structure such as polyamory/Concensual Non-Manogamy .
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.