Anthem Therapists in Bozeman, MT

I believe in the power of voicing one's struggles and fears, no matter how scary or uncomfortable that might be. Do you feel suffocated by depression, anxiety, or the stress of recent events? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything but you just can’t shake it? It can be hard to see how we keep ourselves stuck. Each of us learns to cope with our struggles differently: through humor, isolation, perfectionism, work, alcohol, or seeking the approval of others. After awhile, these things may no longer serve us. You want to be your best self. You want to feel better. I can help you get there.

•••••••••••• My practice is currently full ••••••••••••••• I focus on helping my clients improve their awareness of the connections between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Though the development of a strong therapeutic relationship, I aim to help clients celebrate their strengths as well identify and challenge the maladaptive patterns that are keeping them stuck. Together we may explore new ways of labeling and expressing emotion, identify problematic interpersonal patterns, or challenge unhelpful mindsets. My approach emphasizes curiosity, not judgment, around the complex topics that often come up during our work together.

Hi my name is Dana and I would love to start working with you at Bozeman Counseling Center! I currently have openings for ages 18+. For some, counseling may feel like an uncomfortable and vulnerable experience. I strive to provide a non-judgmental and supportive environment where you feel safe to explore your past, present, and future. Together we can discover how life experiences may have created thinking, feeling, and behavioral patterns that no longer suit you, and implement healthy changes that align with your beliefs. Overall, my goal is for you to feel heard, seen, and honored for all that is uniquely you.

When I reflect on what being a therapist means to me, the words that come to me are hope, healing, connection, and wholeness. The entire reason that I am a therapist is to help my clients discover that these do not represent mere words, but signify real experiences. I desire that each person I encounter in my work to experience all that life has to offer. However, I recognize that living in this world is not easy, and there is suffering, loss, trauma, disconnection. These experiences, though incredibly difficult, can also be the impetus and foundation of profound and transformative healing.

After 23 years as a therapist, along with my own life experiences, I’ve learned one thing for certain - we are all faced with pain and challenges that can lead to growth and change. But we can also get stuck. Life is challenging, requiring us to face things we want to avoid because those very things are uncomfortable & or painful. I believe humans have an innate desire to grow and flourish with challenges, but this desire gets buried for numerous reasons. Together in a safe therapeutic relationship, I believe I can help you feel less alone, rediscover your innate goodness , grow psychological flexibility, & feel better.

Limited as well as some sporadic openings available in summer months. Imagine a world where growing up was easy and adulting was just as simple? There would be no peer relationship struggles, everyone had great self-esteem, angelic behaviors abounded, and traumatic life events never occurred. Heck, even our work and home lives were a breeze, we all had uncomplicated relationships, and mental health concerns did not exist. Unfortunately, we do face hard things. Therapy is a way to get help, guidance, and relief as you walk through the daily challenges of life. Are you ready for change? I bet you are!

I am a Social Worker License Candidate with a Master of Social Work degree from NC State University. I support clients from all backgrounds in learning their worth, empowering their voices, and strengthening their relationships. I am here to challenge the stigma that feelings equal weakness with the intention of reducing shame in seeking mental health treatment. I’m a proud member of the LGBTQA+ community and practice gender-affirming care with a feminist lens. Throughout my undergraduate degree in social work, I became passionate about advocacy for abused and neglected children and completed an internship with GAL/CASA.

Human development is a lifelong process, where each moment of life, every human being is in a state of personal evolution. By taking consideration of the bio-psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural factors that shape us, clients provide a unique perspective into their identity, as well as finding their place in the world. When events in life cause feelings of anxiety, extreme sadness, feeling stuck, or overwhelm it may become necessary to retrace, or reprocess these moments to develop resolution.

We got this! Together, we can explore the obstacles you are facing and turn them into opportunities for a happier life and healthier relationships. Sometimes life is just plain difficult, and it seems like no matter which way you turn, you are blocked. It’s frustrating and scary and there seems to be no way out of the box we are in. But it is the choices we make during those very times that open, or create, the windows and doors we need. It is about taking in and making sense of the information our emotions and experiences are providing us and figuring out how to turn those insights into action.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

I can see clients throughout Montana via telehealth. I work with adolescent, adult, geriatric, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My specialties include working with ADHD, ASD and sensory sensitivities, Depressive Disorders (MDD, Dysthymia, PMDD), Dissociative Disorders (DPD, DPR, DID), complex-interpersonal relationships (family members or partners with: NPD, substance-use, BPD, imprisonment, etc.), Social Anxiety, PTSD (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, sexual), Suicidality, Somatic Disorders, Insomnia, Sexual Dysfunctions, Sex Positivity, Gender Dysphoria, and Burnout.