Autism Therapists in Great Falls, MT
Teslynn Anderson
Counselor, MSc, LCPC
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59401
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in complex trauma/PTSD, co-occuring disorders, suicidality, Autism/ADHD, anxiety & depression, grief, infertility, youth/teens, parents, couples, and families.
We repeat what we don't repair, and we can't achieve change unless we make changes. My style is integrative, emotion and attachment focused, strength based, trauma informed/affirming, polyvagal-informed, psychoeducational and skill building. We'll work together to create healthy perspective shifts, develop effective communication, process difficult feelings, notice negative thoughts, change unhelpful behaviors, and increase self-love. I emphasize the connection of mind and body, and help clients build neuroplasticity and increase brain health. I'm authentic, full of humor, and nonjudgmental to all.
I specialize in complex trauma/PTSD, co-occuring disorders, suicidality, Autism/ADHD, anxiety & depression, grief, infertility, youth/teens, parents, couples, and families.
We repeat what we don't repair, and we can't achieve change unless we make changes. My style is integrative, emotion and attachment focused, strength based, trauma informed/affirming, polyvagal-informed, psychoeducational and skill building. We'll work together to create healthy perspective shifts, develop effective communication, process difficult feelings, notice negative thoughts, change unhelpful behaviors, and increase self-love. I emphasize the connection of mind and body, and help clients build neuroplasticity and increase brain health. I'm authentic, full of humor, and nonjudgmental to all.
Kelli O'Brien
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59404
Waitlist for new clients
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting problems including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma (physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological), low self-esteem, grief and loss, family conflict, school issues, oppositional defiant behaviors, anger management, Autism, and adjustment.
My focus is to help each individual gain self-awareness, self-compassion, and overall confidence in his, her, or their ability to understand and manage overwhelming emotions, stress, and ongoing psychological and behavioral problems. When we are defeated or don’t feel like ourselves, it is easy to focus on the negatives; I help individuals, couples, and families rediscover their strengths and the positive attributes that empower them toward growth and happiness. I am passionate about kids, women’s issues, building healthy relationships, increasing self-esteem, and healing family dynamics (including teaching parenting skills).
I work with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting problems including but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma (physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological), low self-esteem, grief and loss, family conflict, school issues, oppositional defiant behaviors, anger management, Autism, and adjustment.
My focus is to help each individual gain self-awareness, self-compassion, and overall confidence in his, her, or their ability to understand and manage overwhelming emotions, stress, and ongoing psychological and behavioral problems. When we are defeated or don’t feel like ourselves, it is easy to focus on the negatives; I help individuals, couples, and families rediscover their strengths and the positive attributes that empower them toward growth and happiness. I am passionate about kids, women’s issues, building healthy relationships, increasing self-esteem, and healing family dynamics (including teaching parenting skills).
Breaking Trail Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59404 (Online Only)
I typically treat depression and anxiety along with questions of identity and existential concerns. My passion is helping you explore and discover your true self and your path forward in life. In my experience, we grow and thrive when we learn to have more kindness and compassion for ourselves. I am honored to continue helping clients to uproot unhelpful, self-sabotaging beliefs that hold them back from a more meaningful and enjoyable life.
I typically treat depression and anxiety along with questions of identity and existential concerns. My passion is helping you explore and discover your true self and your path forward in life. In my experience, we grow and thrive when we learn to have more kindness and compassion for ourselves. I am honored to continue helping clients to uproot unhelpful, self-sabotaging beliefs that hold them back from a more meaningful and enjoyable life.
Mountain Therapy, LLC
Counselor, LCPC, LAC, C-DBT
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59405
We will focus on personal strengths and teach you how to build on and improve self-image by way of lifestyle and behavior changes. We assess emotional, spiritual and physical health and work to improve the quality of your life. We take the time to listen to your story and meet you where you are. Positivity, encouragement and guidance is effective and part of the healing and recovery process. Our team is culturally diverse and ready to work with you today.
We will focus on personal strengths and teach you how to build on and improve self-image by way of lifestyle and behavior changes. We assess emotional, spiritual and physical health and work to improve the quality of your life. We take the time to listen to your story and meet you where you are. Positivity, encouragement and guidance is effective and part of the healing and recovery process. Our team is culturally diverse and ready to work with you today.
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and TC, LLC
LAC, LCPC-C, NAMA, IOP, CSATC
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59404
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and Treatment Center, LLC is an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Facility with 2,1 level of care or Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Program. Services: IOP, mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling or treatment for substance use disorder, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling, porn addiction counseling, sex addiction counseling, sex offenders counseling, counseling for sex offenders, anger management counseling, domestic violence/abuse counseling, batterer intervention program: Duluth Model. the twelve steps and more. Hablamos Espanol fluentemente.
CMP Power of Healing Counseling and Treatment Center, LLC is an Outpatient Substance Use Disorder Facility with 2,1 level of care or Intensive Outpatient Program and Outpatient Program. Services: IOP, mental health counseling, co-occurring disorders, addiction counseling or treatment for substance use disorder, pastoral counseling, spiritual counseling, porn addiction counseling, sex addiction counseling, sex offenders counseling, counseling for sex offenders, anger management counseling, domestic violence/abuse counseling, batterer intervention program: Duluth Model. the twelve steps and more. Hablamos Espanol fluentemente.
Patrick J Newby
Counselor, MS, LCPC, BCN
Verified Verified
Great Falls, MT 59401
My top priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. A fundamental aspect of that is hearing and understanding where you are coming from. The most common issues I help with are emotional trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace difficulties and longer term mental health/illness issues. I worked in state government for 15 years. The understanding that I developed regarding how organizations tend to function is valuable in helping clients dealing with workplace issues.
My top priority is to provide a safe and supportive environment for you. A fundamental aspect of that is hearing and understanding where you are coming from. The most common issues I help with are emotional trauma, relationship difficulties, workplace difficulties and longer term mental health/illness issues. I worked in state government for 15 years. The understanding that I developed regarding how organizations tend to function is valuable in helping clients dealing with workplace issues.
Online Therapists
Rachel Martin
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience in working with older kids (8+), teens, young adults and parents who are stuck in a cycle where they feel unable to change. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety and depression, and many are questioning whether there is more underneath. I have helped many families navigate the life-changing process of discovering and dealing with new diagnoses of ADHD (in particular girls and women), high functioning autism spectrum, learning disabilities, gifted issues and self-harm. I also work with kids struggling with behavioral issues and provide parent classes titled "When Everything's a Battle" and other topics.
I have experience in working with older kids (8+), teens, young adults and parents who are stuck in a cycle where they feel unable to change. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety and depression, and many are questioning whether there is more underneath. I have helped many families navigate the life-changing process of discovering and dealing with new diagnoses of ADHD (in particular girls and women), high functioning autism spectrum, learning disabilities, gifted issues and self-harm. I also work with kids struggling with behavioral issues and provide parent classes titled "When Everything's a Battle" and other topics.
Kayla Reed
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, LAMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59602 (Online Only)
Imagine therapy as renovating a house. You’ve got some rooms that could use a touch-up, maybe a few areas needing structural work, and the occasional leak to patch up. It can feel daunting, like taking on a renovation project without a blueprint. But rest assured, when you step into my office, it’s like hiring a seasoned contractor—I’m here to help you navigate the renovation process with expertise and a sprinkle of humor. The best part? I’m not here to swing the hammer for you. Think of me as your project consultant, offering guidance and support as you tackle each room of your life’s house.
Imagine therapy as renovating a house. You’ve got some rooms that could use a touch-up, maybe a few areas needing structural work, and the occasional leak to patch up. It can feel daunting, like taking on a renovation project without a blueprint. But rest assured, when you step into my office, it’s like hiring a seasoned contractor—I’m here to help you navigate the renovation process with expertise and a sprinkle of humor. The best part? I’m not here to swing the hammer for you. Think of me as your project consultant, offering guidance and support as you tackle each room of your life’s house.
Amy Youngblood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
Hello and welcome. I work with toddlers, children, teens, and adults in my practice. I specialize in Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-informed therapy. I am also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which can be a very effective tool for individuals who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or for those who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I have genuine compassion for each of my clients, and I work to teach and empower them to manage difficulties in daily functioning.
Hello and welcome. I work with toddlers, children, teens, and adults in my practice. I specialize in Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-informed therapy. I am also certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which can be a very effective tool for individuals who experience Borderline Personality Disorder or for those who struggle with eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and self-harm. I have genuine compassion for each of my clients, and I work to teach and empower them to manage difficulties in daily functioning.
Sharda Olson-Meyer ( Sentinel Mental Health Inc)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
I like to say "Therapy is the process of processing the process", I would be honored to walk that path with you. With a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) , I have been trained in various evidence-based treatments to help you cope with your daily life stressors, trauma, and unexpected life changes. I have been providing professional mental health services in Billings since 2020, and now, as a practitioner in a group practice. I have found those with: a genuine desire for change, have made great strides in their self-actualization journeys.
I like to say "Therapy is the process of processing the process", I would be honored to walk that path with you. With a Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) , I have been trained in various evidence-based treatments to help you cope with your daily life stressors, trauma, and unexpected life changes. I have been providing professional mental health services in Billings since 2020, and now, as a practitioner in a group practice. I have found those with: a genuine desire for change, have made great strides in their self-actualization journeys.
Clearman Counseling & Mental Health Services LLC
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.
My therapeutic approach emphasizes a focus on subconscious motives & creativity forms of expression. I am Depth Psychologist with a PhD in Community, Liberation, and Eco psychology and a Masters in Counseling Psychology. I do not believe in fixing people, but instead in helping them explore the reasons symptoms and behaviors are coming forward, then working toward building stronger coping skills and resiliency. Evidence for the efficacy of depth psychological approaches to psychotherapy is growing as studies show that depth psychology has a longer-lasting and more profound impact than cognitive or behavioral psychologies alone.
Susan A Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
I enjoy helping children overcome and heal from life's challenges. I believe that teamwork with parents is critical to kid's healing and healthy development. With over 25 years of professional experience, I specialize in treating children ages 2-18. I offer effective evidence based treatment for early childhood through adolescence. Children's stumbling blocks can be rooted in divorce, learning or developmental disabilities, loss, grief, behavioral difficulties, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety and academic struggles. Counseling can help turn these struggles into valuable life experience and increased confidence.
I enjoy helping children overcome and heal from life's challenges. I believe that teamwork with parents is critical to kid's healing and healthy development. With over 25 years of professional experience, I specialize in treating children ages 2-18. I offer effective evidence based treatment for early childhood through adolescence. Children's stumbling blocks can be rooted in divorce, learning or developmental disabilities, loss, grief, behavioral difficulties, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety and academic struggles. Counseling can help turn these struggles into valuable life experience and increased confidence.
Gregory Kolwicz
Counselor, M Ed, LCPC
Verified Verified
Helena, MT 59601
We all need help finding direction at some point in our lives. I specialize in working with individuals and families who have been impacted by issues stemming from trauma, , family discontent, and difficult life transitions. I work with my clients in order to help them access their own inner wisdom; to process their past trauma and to adopt new strategies in dealing with life on life's terms. By creating a collaborative, trusting relationship with the individuals with whom I work, they are empowered to overcome challenges they face and become the best version of themselves.
We all need help finding direction at some point in our lives. I specialize in working with individuals and families who have been impacted by issues stemming from trauma, , family discontent, and difficult life transitions. I work with my clients in order to help them access their own inner wisdom; to process their past trauma and to adopt new strategies in dealing with life on life's terms. By creating a collaborative, trusting relationship with the individuals with whom I work, they are empowered to overcome challenges they face and become the best version of themselves.
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Autism Therapists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.