I believe at the core of each of our experiences in life is our felt sense of feeling safe or unsafe in relationships and situations. I also believe that our nervous system is inherently linked to how we are responding to people & situations. The acknowledgement of our nervous system requires us to connect to our body & become an active observer of how we are managing or coping while being in the world. This process is focused on initially helping people begin to find things that make them feel better & resourced & then moving towards the "hot button topics" once we have reached a more resilient place in our systems.

I became a therapist to help others find the path not taken. I believe that your growth is an adventure, not a burden. When we approach our lives and loved ones through the lens of discovery, we give ourselves and others permission to be imperfect. We can accept that we may not have the skills we need to have the relationships that we want, and we can strive to learn them. There should be no shame in saying, “I do not know”. Do you know how to comfort yourself when you are disappointed? Do you know how to support someone that is angry or sad? Do you know how to care for your partner when you have hurt them?

I truly enjoy working with individuals to develop into the person they desire to be and to develop a life worth experiencing and living. I work with individuals to develop goals that feel attainable and are specialized to each individual's needs. I have worked with veterans suffering from PTSD and other's that have experienced significant traumas for many years and have a passion for helping these individuals work through their traumas and move into living a healthy and happy life.

I have specific training working with couples and families dealing with the impacts of addiction, infidelity, and chronic illness. I primarily use EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy) and find that focusing on attachment needs and desires, within the family and couple unit, often result in long-lasting healing. I have a passion for helping families and couples come together to combat their problem(s) and achieve holistic healing.

As human beings, we all encounter relationship distress, emotional pain, and difficult and stressful transitions throughout our lives, which can leave us feeling inadequate, depressed, anxious, or alone. Whether you are experiencing pain and distress or are simply seeking personal growth, I would like to help. I believe that everyone has the capability to heal, grow, change, and live a purposeful life full of loving, connected relationships. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals, couples, and families feel heard, understood, and accepted, while expanding emotional awareness and deepening connections with loved ones.

Through deep listening, accepting compassion, and attunement to the nervous system, I help clients discover wisdom from within, facilitating healing and creating balance, union, and resilience in their lives. I offer a safe container in which it is comforting for children, teens, and adults to open and share that which wants to be heard, felt, understood, and healed. I find it powerful to incorporate guided imagery, somatic awareness, mindfulness practices, attachment-based therapy, art therapy, and creation of supportive rituals. During private sessions, I guide clients in building tools and resources to address what is happening in their present lives.

Throughout life’s journey experiencing struggles, sickness, and loss, we sometimes find ourselves in need of the kind of unbiased support and unconditional positive regard that a counselor can provide. We benefit from the sacred space that’s held just for us during therapy, and the healing that occurs in the relationship between ourselves and the counselor, and of course in the healthier relationship we develop with ourselves and others. When we experience the darkness of depression, overwhelming anxiety, trauma, loss, crisis of identity or faith, or even indecision, our personal guidance systems can become temporarily blocked.

I graduated from Montana State University in 2010 and have a combined 6 years working with children and adults with mental health issues. My interests are working with adults and children that suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar, attachment issues. I also have an interest in working with families to help with healthy boundaries, increasing positive communication and setting appropriate goals to increase the health of the family.

My experience is in working with individuals and couples who struggle with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, loss, emotional regulation, and martial/relationship distress. Increasing one's awareness of their present experience and motivations I believe is essential for change. I set out to create a non-judgmental environment that will promote growth and movement towards interacting intentionally in relationships. Emotional safety and security will be created in the therapy room and with all members to enhance effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Please visit my website if you would like more information related to services offered at www.herenowtherapy.com

I'm a psychologist and psychotherapist providing in person therapy to clients in Bozeman, Montana and online video counseling. I specialize in mind-body medicine, mindfulness, body-centered therapies, and interpersonal, psychodynamic psychotherapy that integrates the latest findings in developmental and cognitive science. I work with people struggling with a broad range of emotional, behavioral and medical issues to help them develop awareness of their internal states, more effectively work with their emotions, lessen their stress response, improve coping skills and develop and improve their immune function.

It is my belief, that every person has an innate capacity for healing and unique qualities that have helped them navigate or even survive life. In my training under Gestalt theory, these qualities are called "creative adjustments." However, there can come a time when these creative adjustments become less effective or ineffective. It is here, that I aim to help one achieve healing and relief from pain and discomfort associated with trauma, anxiety, relationships, attachment, emotional regulation, underlying issues of problem behaviors, and self-esteem. I primarily work with children, however, all are welcome including parents, couples, adults, and families!

My name is Sarah Albertson, MS, LCPC, and I am a Marriage and Family Counselor here in beautiful Bozeman, MT. As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and productive environment for my clients to explore traumas, attachment, fears, anxieties and any other concerns and goals they may bring to my office. I strongly believe in empowering clients to see and build on their natural strengths and resiliency, and I would be honored to work alongside you in your journey, wherever life may have taken you to this point.

[ Accepting new clients as of September ] // I'm an inclusive therapist, feminist, empath, and feeler specializing in working with young adults and adults needing help navigating the turbulence of life. Whether it's grief and outrage around the current climate of racial injustice, relentless anxiety, depression, your relationship with food, a recent loss, a breakup, or just not feeling like yourself, I help you relate to your emotions, gain insight into your thoughts, beliefs, and experiences, and ultimately, feel heard.

Are you are struggling in your relationships with family, your partner and friends? Maybe you are feeling exhausted or that you are riding an emotional rollercoaster and no matter what you have tried, you can't seem to get off. Perhaps you are haunted by the past, reliving a scene in your head, having negative thoughts about yourself and feeling that you are not good enough. Maybe you find yourself drinking more than usual and avoiding activities that you used to enjoy and feeling like you aren’t in control anymore. Trauma is common and your reaction is normal, together we can help you heal.

Do you have the healthy and happy life and relationships we all deserve? Has talk therapy been less than 100% effective in helping you achieve your goals? I work with wonderful people who seek the best possible assistance. I offer 15-hour private intensives for couples, families, and individuals, over 3 days, that are designed to accomplish months of therapy in a short time. I continually train in powerful, research-based approaches that are safe, validating, and get quickly to the heart of the matter. I work collaboratively with colleagues in my group practice, therapists across the state, and experts across the country.

We are wired for connection and authenticity; however, often we are faced with experiences that leave us feeling lonely, stuck, and overwhelmed. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is ask for help along the journey. Therapy is a place where you are able to be still, explore the places in your heart that are left unknown to you, and consider taking risks and making wanted changes in your life. It can help you heal, develop healthy patterns, find hope, and experience a freedom that allows you to feel more connected to yourself and others.

Hi there. "All of You is Welcome Here". You can Not-Want-To-Come-In for therapy & still give me a call. Your curiosity & your skepticism are welcome. This is often the root of conflict for us, right? There is a part of us that is curious, open to change. Yet as we strive to live in concert with our beliefs & values with high hopes to evolve, to be seen, known & understood some illusive, 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).

I believe that within every person is the capacity and courage to be who one truly is and live a joyful life. My goal is to help yoy overcome life's obstacles and find more authenticity, connection, and meaning in your life. My approach is integrative and addresses the interplay of emotional, mental, and physical well-being. I work with mindfulness, body-centered, positive psychology, and existential techniques to help you become more self aware, live more fully in the present, reduce distress, maintain healthy relationships, and to live an authentic life.

For 13 years I have been working in a variety of therapeutic, medical and educational settings to provide the care that individuals need to work through life's difficult moments. With a strong background in medical social work, I provide healthcare counseling for those affected by chronic pain, long term illness and disease, new medical diagnosis, sleep disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. I base treatment off of current research and science based approaches to healing, and work closely with the other health care providers on an individual's team to help providers better understand the complex relationship between mental and physical health.

My goal is to help you define and understand your best path forward. I seek to empower you to make the best choices that you can. I will not tell you what to do but I will help you explore what works best for you in your life.