Therapists in Bozeman, MT

I work primarily with adults and older teens struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, trauma, life transitions, and just trying to understand and make sense of their lives. I have experience working in eating disorder treatment as well as college counseling. While I am guided by a variety of approaches, including psychodynamic, attachment, existential, and mindfulness theories, the heart of my work is the attitude that healing comes through connection and that we move through difficult times by learning to continually open up to experience.

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.

As a 5th-generation Montanan, I have experienced the value of deep roots and being connected to a place, a people, and a story. I believe relationships are at the heart of every story, and am passionate about helping individuals, families, and children reconnect with others and reconnect with themselves to make sense of their past, present, and future. I have training in individual therapy for adults and minors, couples therapy, and family systems. Whether working with adults, children, or families, I believe relationships are the mechanism for healing and that my relationship with my clients is a starting point for change.

Accepting new clients! I work with individuals who are seeking assistance in healing recent or past trauma, anxiety/depression, life transitions, interpersonal/domestic violence, and women who are experiencing pregnancy or postpartum. I use evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), parts work, solution focused brief therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy.

People come to therapy to resolve the pain and suffering that confront them. Psychotherapy provides the necessary container to examine, observe, explore, and create meaning for the experiences we have lived through. As a psychodynamic therapist, I help clients explore the root causes of their suffering, uncover unconscious patterns formed during early life, and help them understand how such patterns continue to impact them in their present day lives. Such unearthing of patterns can create ample opportunities for growth and deep transformation. My approach to therapy is warm, curious, compassionate, creative, and practical.

Through a wealth of life experience, I bring to the session, knowledge and the ability to relate to others who are going through a challenging time. I focus on issues related to anxiety along with, depression, trauma, grief/bereavement, and life/transition issues. I have experience working with clients who feel lonely or are navigating through empty nest emotions.  I have worked with clients in many stages of adulthood to navigate the different nuances of life. My warm, compassionate, and direct approach can help support you as you explore past experiences, develop new skills, accept unwanted life events, and grow in new directions.

I believe trauma and stress can cause us to disconnect from ourselves and others and without connection, we cannot heal. Therefore the work I do with clients focuses upon healing emotionally, cognitively, socially, and physically. As these domains within heal, we can work on reconnecting with ourselves and others, allowing for our full, unfragmented, real, and genuine selves to emerge. Concepts related to reconnecting with authentic self and others are central to the work I do with all clients, including those suffering from symptoms related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, disordered eating, and postpartum depression.

Life is complicated and painful. You deserve the respect, confidentiality, attention, and compassion that I offer as a Professional Mental Health Counselor. Porn/sex addiction (and partner/familial effects), occupational stress (military/veterans, law enforcement, first responders), separation/divorce/infidelity, trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse/violence, and grief/loss issues, are some of the areas in which I have clinical experience and training. I have worked in mental health since 2008, and spent four years at an inpatient crisis residential facility working with suicidal and high-risk patients, and am a Montana Red Cross member.

Throughout life we are faced with obstacles that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed and defeated. At times we may even feel so alone, depressed or hopeless that we begin to think that suicide may be our only option. If this sounds like you--you are not alone! I have helped many clients to manage and overcome these issues, while feeling more empowered and in control of their lives. I understand how hard it is to seek out help. I am here to support you in your journey to change, healing and living a more fulfilling life.

Life is a complex journey that can feel overwhelmingly hard to navigate at times. We all show up with our own profound life experiences and when obstacles emerge that seem insurmountable, we need support and guidance for growth, deep personal healing, and connection. I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship and genuinely value the importance of offering a safe environment to hold space where meaningful change and growth can occur. Therapy is a collaborative process and I recognize the importance of flexibility and adaptability.

Therapy is a journey to embrace our authentic selves, no matter our back story. Problems that we struggle with do not form our whole identity and are usually adaptations that were originally protective strategies. My approach combines many different modalities that help with panic attacks, anxiety, depression, and PTSD, as well as problems caused by addiction. I have limited in-person availability, however, I have found that telehealth can be just as effective as in-person counseling in many cases. My telehealth clients also have first priority for booking in person appointments as they become available. Free consultation available.

I work with any individuals who are struggling with understanding who they are and where they fit into the world. This may include difficulties with depression, anxiety, interpersonal/family conflicts, eating disorders, trauma, and a variety of other concerns. I am particularly interested in helping people develop insight and self-awareness, with the ultimate end of increased understanding of one’s self, goals, and sense of belonging in the world. Therapy can be a challenging yet life-enriching process, and I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with clients to help nourish deep connections.

I have been studying and working in mental health for 24 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.

An ideal client for Sub Rosa Therapy is someone seeking holistic and transformative healing. We work with clients facing a combination of trauma, emotional dysregulation, chronic stress, or treatment-resistant depression and anxiety. Our therapeutic approaches are innovative and integrative, and we seek to help client's engage deeply with their inner experiences to achieve lasting change. Our primary therapy approaches include: Somatic Experiencing, Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and EMDR.

I am passionate about working with individuals who are suffering in a variety of ways--past trauma, addiction, life circumstances changing, adults who are struggling to find their place in the world, and ready to stop repeating the same old patterns which bring them back to the same old place. Being human is traumatic enough in and of itself. Pile on some childhood trauma, life circumstances changing beyond your control, and day-to-day stress, and you might find yourself struggling. I'm here to help you stop the pain from turning into ongoing suffering.

Counselors should be free of judgment and open to each person that steps into their office. I strive to provide that to each person I see, regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, or socioeconomic status. You are an individual, just as your life is one that only you have lived. I want to help you find meaning and purpose in your life through holistic and whole-hearted approaches. Whether you’re looking to tackle some unresolved issues from your past, work through a difficult adjustment period, or would just like to discover more about the person you are and want to be, I am here to support your journey.

There are many reasons you might have landed here. You may have a history of depression or anxiety, endured a significant loss or miscarriage or you’re struggling to get pregnant. You might struggle with an eating disorder, wonder about your identity or you can’t stop feeling stuck in your life and you’re desperate to make change. It’s all welcome here. You’re welcome here. Together we will explore how you interpret the world, the ways you move from one emotional state to another, and what really lies underneath stuck patterns.

You can book your first session on my website! As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with couples who are looking to repair a damaged relationship, find greater emotional and physical intimacy, and achieve healthier conflict resolution. I work exclusively from an Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) perspective, which is based on the human need for attachment and intimacy. For detailed information about the work I do, please visit my Instagram account, The Secure Relationship, where I maintain an educational account for relationships to people around the globe (over 1million followers).

Same week appointments available now: www.therapyportal.com/p/bozeman59715/ We help individuals, couples, teens, college students and children who are struggling with anxiety, depression, feelings of sadness, relationship issues, life adjustments, career issues and more. We work with couples and families who want to improve their relationships, whether they are just hitting some bumps in the road or are on the brink of splitting up. We also work with clients who want to work on their relationship but have partners that aren't yet ready. Please do reach out; there is no better time than the present to seek help.