Lesbian Therapists in Bozeman, MT

We can all become stuck at times and it can feel so awful. Sometimes we need assistance in facing our difficulties or in identifying fixed patterns that no longer serve us. I help guide clients in exploring these patterns with a curious and self-empowering mindset and support them in finding creative paths to resolution. I have a warm, interactive, directive, and relational style of counseling. I always look forward to collaborating with my clients on their personal journeys! I enjoy using a more directive approach in therapy with clients while still providing plenty of space for clients to explore and process.

Do you feel anxious, depressed, irritable, or just not like yourself? Are you struggling in your relationships, at work, in school, with family, or in every day life? Do you dread getting out of bed in the morning? Do you lack motivation to get things done, or no longer enjoy things you normally do? Are you questioning your identity? Maybe you've recently given birth, become a new parent, or experienced a significant life event that has left you feeling uncertain about where you fit in the world. You want to understand why you're feeling this way and find meaning amidst this hard time in your life. You want to feel like YOU again.

In life, change is inevitable. Sometimes we want it, and sometimes we don't. Sometimes it comes easy, and sometimes it's among the hardest thing we'll ever try to do. Themes central to experiencing change include tolerating uncertainties, having safe supportive others who can witness and support change, and having choice on the kinds of support needed to make sustainable change. I'm pleased to offer Psychotherapy to residents in the State of Montana, as well as Programs and Collective Healing Communities.

Deciding to see a therapist can be an overwhelming decision, and it can also be a powerful time of exploration, discovery, healing, and growth. Through discovering more fully our story and how our stories came to be, we can attend to that process. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Candidate, offering in-person, and telehealth counseling sessions.  I believe counseling to be a collaborative relationship with the client, helping support the client process experiences with a focus on the whole person, connecting mind and body, and developing a deeper understanding of our life experiences in a way to positively grow.

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.

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.

In a sea of energy, seeking authenticity can be painful. This practice offers a reconditioning of how we process information creating new pathways of understanding to co-construct questions of ethics, empathy, and imagination that include the nuanced fragilities of our shared stories. The therapeutic-transformational approach is centered around disrupting systems of power by guiding fellow humans to claim their own knowledge by engaging their intuition. The work questions the ways larger forces have informed us about what counts as mental health and what constitutes happiness, presence, fulfillment, illness, or suffering.

If you want counseling to be a SUCCESS, then the most important thing is your FIRST step – getting connected with the “right” therapist, not just any therapist! And that’s where I come in; as the owner and clinical director of Lotus Counseling, I will use my 15+ years of licensed clinical experience to help you find a clinician who is a strong fit for you and your specific presenting concerns. We will use a 45-60 minute (free!) phone consultation to talk about all the relevant details of your life and presenting concerns to make absolutely sure that by the time you are matched with a therapist, it’s the RIGHT therapist!

We thrive when we feel confident in who we are and when we feel connected to the people that matter the most to us. We can feel disconnected when we are lacking the clarity, confidence, creativity, or the skills to navigate the challenges in our lives. Ashton supports her clients to identify and work toward their own goals and values to overcome the internal obstacles in their lives. Personal growth and healing can help us to foster and maintain the relationships that help us feel we are living meaningful and purposeful lives. Ashton provides outpatient counseling for adolescents, young-adults, and adults.

Positive, constant, change is at the heart of the therapeutic experience, taking small steps that add up to larger changes. I've worked in mental health for over a decade and have been a licensed therapist for over 8 years. In that time I've really come to understand how hard life can be on a day-to-day basis, much more so when you are struggling.

Lauren believes our experiences shape how we interact with ourselves and others. She believes increasing self-understanding is a powerful tool to increase our freedom to choose how we react and respond to people, situations, and life events. Lauren was born and raised in Montana and earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Montana State University. Prior to returning to school in pursuit of a degree in counseling, Lauren earned a Master of Science in Special Education from Grand Canyon University and taught K-5 special education.

You may be struggling to find a deep connection with yourself and others and wondering why you act and think the way you do. I specialize in working with clients who are interested in engaging in self-reflection as a means to better understand themselves and their relationships. I understand that clients are looking for some resolve from their distress, no matter how big or small the distress feels. I like to help clients find useful and accessible strategies to begin moving them towards their treatment goals.

Our counselors work with teens, college students, adults, couples, and families navigating challenges and life transitions. There are multiple points in life where you can fall of course and grow unsure of the next best step. When anxiety, depression, and negative thought patterns take hold, they obscure your path forward. Though it is important to address these symptoms, we put the greatest focus on what is beneath. We believe that once you identify what you want, know what stands in your way, and how to overcome obstacles, you are motivated to work toward personal, school, career, and/or relationship goals.

I work with men, young adults, and families who are seeking support and guidance on their path towards resilience and authenticity. I view difficulties and life transitions as opportunities to deepen our understanding of ourselves, and we often need assistance through these challenging times.

I believe the heart of therapy is an authentic and trusting relationship. I have a down-to-earth and gentle nature and am known for my humor, warmth, curiosity, and compassion. I believe all people have the spirit and wisdom to become the best version of their self and I work collaboratively with clients to help explore what may be getting in the way of their natural healing capacity. I work well with adults struggling with depression, anger, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationships issues, drug and alcohol concerns, and self-esteem issues.

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).

I work with young adults and adults who may be experiencing phase of life changes, anxiety, depression, trauma, dissociation, suicidality, and self-harming behavior. I also have experience in substance use and abuse. I feel that coming from a place of inner strength and safety building can help create a foundation for self-compassion, care, and new beginnings.

—Accepting Clients— Oftentimes we minimize our own experiences and believe we are not worthy of someone else’s time and energy, limiting our capacity in relationships. I sincerely believe all individuals have the capacity for authenticity, mutuality, and growth-producing connection. These experiences can flourish by providing a relationship that is safe, compassionate, and empowering. It is my hope to cultivate those feelings within counseling to take beyond the room. Counseling can help you understand the meaning you make of experiences, past and present, in your life and engage in a deeper relationship with yourself and others.