Therapists in Flathead County, MT

Evidence-based models are used with all clients. EMDR, Brainspotting and neurobiological therapies are utilized for resolution of trauma and adverse life experiences. Applied Positive Psychology, CBT, EFT, mindfulness practices, and strengths-based approaches are used with individuals and couples for reducing anxiety, depression, and conflict, while improving communication skills, awareness, and overall health and well-being.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Maybe you are struggling in your relationships and want to feel more connected with others. Maybe you are someone who wants to learn more about yourself and how you interact with the world around you. Everyone has struggles that are unique to them and their past experiences. Therapy can help you view difficult issues from a different perspective. A new perspective can help you change patterns and solve problems differently, leading you to feel more comfortable in your day-to-day life.

It is the call of my soul to help individuals remember their value and learn to navigate life as the empowered people they were meant to be. Our sense of self is shaped by our experience and when we lack support or encounter traumatic situations, our self-concept may distort. I will be your greatest champion as we work together to reframe such distortions, enabling you to embody your authentic self. The truth is that within each of us lies a power beyond measure. I want to walk beside you as that power blossoms. Together, we will call forth the strength within you.

Chrissy Boysen is a licensed therapist who has been providing therapeutic services in the Flathead Valley for the past 17 years. She has experience treating both individuals and families who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and family conflict. In her private practice, Chrissy works with adults, children, and families who are experiencing a range of emotional and mental health issues. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques in her practice and works alongside clients to find relief from their present difficulties and gain greater confidence in themselves.

The world we live in is not easy. Life is not easy, it can be very hard. What is easy, is to feel lost and unheard, to feel unloved and not enough. You are never too much, and always enough. I'm here to listen to you and your truth. You are the expert in your own experiences. I want to be on this path of self discovery and help with any past, present, and future challenges/experiences. I'd hope to create a safe and welcoming space on this journey for you. This first step is the hardest part.

My approach to therapy is to offer compassion and insight around the issue(s) that interfere with your life satisfaction or cause distress in your life. I am trained to offer you ways of seeing and resolving problems using therapy models that have proved to be helpful for others. Additionally, I will endeavor to encourage and support your personal strengths and the skills you already have in our work together. ​

My area of focus and specialty has been with preteens and adolescents. Through working with teens I inevitably work with their parents and I'm comfortable working with adults as well on their own issues. I can also be a guiding hand to help them improve their parenting skills with a Love and Logic approach. I'm experienced with complicated family systems and truly believe that creating change for a teen requires work from the entire family to help support that change. Teens are malleable and are very capable of change if given the proper support.

Are you struggling in your role as a parent? Does your child have a need that you are not sure how to meet? Are you having difficulty coparenting? Have you tried to bring harmony to your family and nothing is working? You may need an expert with over a decade of experience in partnering with parents to help them understand and help their child's developmental, behavioral, and educational needs. My goal as a Behavior Analyst (MT & AZ) and Child and Family Coach is to help you build robust parenting skills that will help strengthen your family unit.

I strive to meet each client where they are at and to support their movement forward. For psychological evaluations, an ideal client calls me with two or three specific questions or curiosities that they have about themself or their child. Does my child have autism? Why am I having a difficult time succeeding at school/work? What can I understand better about my personality to have healthier relationships?

Voted "Best Mental Health Professional" of 2023 in Columbia Falls in the Hungry Horse News. When the challenge of balancing relationships and emotions becomes difficult, there’s no better time to seek objective feedback to realign our mental health and lifestyle with our values. I consider it a privilege to help people unravel their life concerns and reach their goals.

Dr. Tim Corson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience in understanding and treating the hardships, struggles and adversities humans experience growing across their lifespan. Dr. Corson specializes in therapeutic services for children, adolescents, young adults, parents and families; as well as offering individual adult and couple service. Dr. Corson is also available for supervision of mental health professionals. I believe in the natural need for attachment, community engagement, maturational development and healthy support from the collective members of our families, neighbors and providers.

I work with adults, couples and teenagers. My approach is a blend of Family Systems Theory, cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology. I believe the quality of our lives is mostly determined by the quality of our relationships, so my work often involved teaching communication skills, resolving conflict and applying the new but vast amount of scientific research about relationships to your own lives. We can't control the events in our lives or our feelings, but we can control our behavior and thoughts. Counseling is learning to do just that. It's educational, inspiring and helpful in so many ways!

We can all find ourselves feeling stuck, lost, and unsure. What to do with these feelings and how to tackle our problems can seem like a daunting task, especially alone. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, and couples, who might find themselves in this position. I also enjoy working with those who seek spiritual integration in the counseling process.

Welcome, I am glad you are here! My approach is authentic, non-judgmental, collaborative and evidence-based. I believe you are the expert of yourself and/or family and together we can explore your struggles and strengths to help navigate the past, present and future.

Life can be difficult. It can also be beautiful. Everyone deserves support during the difficult, beautiful, and in-between. I can accompany you on your journey to a healthier, more satisfying life. I combine multiple approaches to help the client reconnect with their authentic self then provide support while we figure out the neccesary steps to truly honor that self. We each have our own story and I work with each client to help unravel unhelpful patterns, increase coping skills, and build a new life narrative. Ultimately, my hope is to help you become the best version of yourself.

Therapy is a cooperative journey forward. Therapy is a process of knowing ourselves in full honesty and understanding our connection with self and others. Trauma, depression and anxiety are common and none of us are immune. All of us have the potential to become strong in the spots where we feel weak, or as Hemingway put it, "The world breaks everyone, and afterword, many are strong in the broken places". The body and mind seek to heal, mend, and find balance. This is a natural process that needs cultivation to be brought to fruition.

I have a BA in Visual Arts and a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling and a pre-art therapy degree. I work with a therapy dog. I am married and reside in Kalispell with my husband and pets. I enjoy working with individuals and children of all ages. I spend my free time outdoors hiking or on the lake.