Family Therapy in Bozeman, MT

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Stacy Ryan
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, LMFT
My motivation stems from my passion for serving and empowering others. I bring experience in family support programs, developmental disability, and understanding clients' emotional and behavioral needs. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated excellence in crisis management, high-pressure situations, and educating others on family growth. I have experience in trauma, blended families, and individual development. I strive to help individuals, couples, and families achieve their health and healing goals.
(406) 840-0258
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Vivienne Riseley
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SWLC
Verified
Verified
Our work will incorporate any or all of the following: mindfulness, somatic interventions, inter-personal neurobiology, family of origin work, compassion focused, acceptance, authentic dialogue, EMDR, IFS informed therapy, yoga, movement, music, nature, community, and more.
The most important part of therapy is that you connect/feel safe with your therapist, and finding that therapist can be difficult, especially right now. Call or send me an email to arrange a free consultation and lets see if we think we're a good fit. Trust yourself, ask questions, you've come this far, you will find someone that seems right for you. Life is hard at the moment and you're probably ready for something to change, but what? I advocate for fierce joy, tolerating uncertainty and loss, digging deep, genuine relationships, holding ourselves accountable, playing to strengths, & being compassionate about our challenges.
(406) 282-3055
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Andrew (Andy) Kemp
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SWLC, MSW
Verified
Verified
I have experience working with adults, teenagers, and kids. I also have experience working with current and retired athletes. I utilize mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, mindfulness, person centered, creative expression while working with clients. In addition, to working with kids, I work with adolescents struggling with family , school, and home issues.
(406) 215-2392
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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Joylene B Sims
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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 .
(406) 944-4238
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Sally Jo Hand
Counselor, LCPC, MDiv, ATR-BC, LMHC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Helping empower people to live joyful, abundant peace-filled lives, while enjoying the gift of life given me by God forms the purpose and drives the mission of my ministry as a therapist. The purpose of Heart and Hand Center is to alleviate suffering that comes to people of all ages as a result of trauma, grief, loss, injury, accidents, divorce, family dysfunction, war, poverty, addictions, death, and disease. We use a healing approach combining compassion and care with expressive arts therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and spirituality to address root causes of emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems.
(406) 510-3265
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Erin Braaksma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Let's be honest, most of us wouldn't go back to our adolescent years even if someone paid us to do so. Growing up is hard and life throws a lot at children, teens, and young adults. It is not uncommon to feel many conflicting ways about adolescence (and often times many conflicting ways at once). The things we face as we grow up impact our ability to engage, succeed, and feel accepted in our family life, our friend and peer circles, and in our academic sphere. It is my distinct honor to work with adolescents as they navigate some of the toughest years of life.
(406) 296-4503
Bozeman, MT 59718
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Evan Center
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Not connecting with your teen or young adult? Feel at a loss as a parent? Family feels off kilter? Nothing you've tried seems to work? After many years of working with teens and their families, Evan has found that the best way to help kids is to help parents. If you are interested in getting the support you need to help your child, Evan is the person to call. She works with Parents, Couples, Divorced and/or Blended Families, and Single Parents to support them in supporting their child of any age (from babies to young adults) through episodes of anxiety, stress, sadness, or trauma.
(406) 206-2258
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Heidi McKinley
Counselor, PhD, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Hello! My name is Heidi McKinley and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor and counselor educator and supervisor. I am passionate about counseling and truly enjoy working with clients who desire change in their lives but may feel scared, ambivalent, stuck or confused. Every person, couple, and family has a unique story with varied experiences and struggles. I value human connection and relationship and believe there so much power in each that can help facilitate that desired change.
(406) 412-7313
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Adam Jurick
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I bring over 30 years working with recovering alcoholics and addicts, studies in psychology, marriage and family /mental health counseling, meditation and yoga, and a deep connection with nature to my practice.
I believe everyone has an innate strength and resilience, an authenticity that is limited only by inaccurate beliefs and interpretations of life struggles and challenges. My work with clients is geared toward identifying and removing those blocks to create space for the authentic self to flourish. I counsel individuals, couples, and families wishing to work through past or current trauma, or struggles with day-to-day challenges.
(406) 414-6704
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Scott Hunter McBride
MA, LCPC, NCC
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I specialize in working with adult men and women struggling with anger, depression and anxiety, as well as adolescent boys and their families. Adolescent boys struggling with depression, anger, video game addiction, substance abuse, academic underachievement, family conflict, low self-esteem, trauma and suicidal ideation are my focus. I can connect with your teen, it is my passion! To help adults with anger, I assist you in a program that follows a step-by-step method. It will teach you tools and techniques that help you understand your anger, as well as manage that emotion better.
(406) 838-0218
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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Lori Case Marchak
Counselor, MS, PhD, LCPC, LMFT
Verified
20 Endorsed
Verified
20 Endorsed
I am honored to have achieved ICEEFT Certification as an Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor, and Certification in Internal Family Systems.
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.
(406) 624-9978
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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Natalie Koziarski
Pre-Licensed Professional, SWLC
Verified
Verified
I provide individual and family therapy using a person-centered approach to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
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.
(406) 637-6376
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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David Michael Hardy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Your child and your family are worth it.
The teenage years can be really tough on teens AND their parents. Changes happen that can throw their emotions on a rollercoaster -- sadness, worry or anger can take over. Friends can push a teen toward dangerous choices. Add on the stress of high school, early romantic relationships, working towards independence, and there are all sorts of places that a teenager can struggle. It takes a special sort of counselor to work with a teen. Someone who is serious and kind when they struggle, but keeps a sense of humor, wonder and joy that can connect with them past those struggles.
(406) 548-5309
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Tri Therapy, MT LLC
Counselor, EdD, LCSP, NCC, NASP
Verified
Verified
be it family members, couples or friends.
I have had extensive experience working with teenagers, families and couples. I am successful in assisting these clients with depression, anxiety, resolving abusive relationships, addictions, anger management. I have had extensive training and trained others in regards to Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). Being a parent of two special needs adopted children, my academic knowledge is supplemented with the personal experience f daily life with my autistic son and bipolar daughter., Also, having a gifted older son adds to the challenge of being able to assist parents in parenting and disciplining each child based on their unique needs.
(406) 404-1009
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Joanna M Lyon
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Family group work is another specialty and I love working with professional groups to identify and resolve workplace issues or to address workplace bonding.
I enjoy working with couples and families. I have been very successful in using a communication approach when working with couples. I have worked with attachment issues since I started counseling in 2000. I am especially excited about working with families in a group setting in order to deal with major issues that are occurring. I am experienced in systemic counseling and group work of all kinds.
(406) 295-1640
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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Adrian B Utsch
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
7 Endorsed
Verified
7 Endorsed
I use IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy as a powerful tool for addressing patterns and behaviors that are no longer working for a person or a couple.
I have been studying and working in mental health for 23 years since 1999. Emotional suffering due to relational conflict, anxiety and depression are some of the main reasons people seek therapy. When people engage fully in the therapeutic process, they can often experience moments of transformation that can be profound and or subtle in which their experience of suffering is either alleviated or their attitude towards their situation shifts in meaningful ways. My training and experiences as a clinical psychologist can help you to reduce your pain and how you relate to the difficult experiences or people in your life.
(406) 961-7276
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Bridget Ashcraft, LCPC, PLLC
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
Verified
Our systems – from our own bodies to the family and societal systems of which we are a part – are incredibly resourceful and complex. They carry templates and memories of past emboided and inter-generational experiences. And while our systems are adaptive and responsive, sometimes their best attempts at solving life’s challenges fall flat. In some cases, particularly where there has been acute or developmental trauma, old templates provoke pernicious repetitions – such as immobility in behaviors/relationships, or replacement of one unhelpful behavior/relationship for another equally unsatisfactory one.
(406) 564-4048
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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Lili Stiff
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I offer private, couples and family counseling, primarily using AEDP Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy as a modality.
Hi I am Lili. Getting started with a counselor can be intimidating. Please don't hesitate to call me for a free initial conversation and I can help find appropriate resources and help. I really enjoy working with a variety of people; appreciate challenges and am comfortable with facing difficult situations with my clients. I enjoy humor, depth and a straight forward approach to counseling. I have been in private practice for 19 years. Couples therapy and grief work are two of my specialties. Having lost my husband when I was young and having raised my children as a single parent I understand this pain intimately.
(406) 404-2890
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Kelly Ryan
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Typically, this means exploring areas of vulnerability and shame and the patterns and experiences from our family of origin.
If you are going through pain, difficult transitions, or looking for growth and insight, this is the place. Whether your suffering is caused by emotional, physical, or relational distress, you are not alone and you can heal. My desire as a therapist is to bring compassionate curiosity towards your experience, while fostering personal growth and overall wellness. My hope is that through our work, you gain the freedom to feel lovable and valuable as you are right now, make healthy choices in relationships and life that align with your values, and build successful coping tools to navigate whatever unknowns life throws your way.
(406) 642-8432
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Jen Millner
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
Specializing in Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory, and incorporating my natural empathy, warmth, and directness, I gently guide and challenge people toward healing and wholeness.
Do you feel stuck, unable to break unhealthy patterns or recover from old wounds? Maybe you've been thrown off kilter and need help getting back on track, or you just want to feel more comfortable in your own skin. Together, we will explore the places you're stuck, come to understand what keeps you there, and figure out how to move forward. I offer a nonjudgmental space where you can let down your guard and be seen and heard for who you truly are. My genuine, compassionate nature helps build relationships based on safety, trust, and authentic connection.
(406) 534-0961
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Bozeman, MT 59718
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Family Therapy

What do family therapists do?

A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.

How long does therapy for families take to work?

Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.

How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?

You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.

Is therapy for families effective?

Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.