Female Therapists in Helena, MT

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 am committed to helping clients find their voice, empowering individuals, and inspiring them to pursue their passions. I work with clients that are struggling with anxiety, body image, self-esteem, life transitions, relationship issues and disordered eating/eating disorders. My hopes are to help clients reach their goals while helping them feel empowered and moving toward a full and meaningful life, doing this through support, therapy, use of coping skills and education. I work with a variety of clientele and enjoy working with individuals and couples through transitions and conflict that may be experiencing.

I am a therapist who believes in the power of embracing your uniqueness and celebrating what makes you, well, you. I believe that every individual is beautifully complex and that therapy should empower you to embrace and express your true self. Specializing in intimacy, LGBTQ+ issues, identity and gender expression, military, as well as women's issues. I am committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life. I understand the challenges that can come with navigating these aspects of one's identity and strive to provide support and guidance in a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner.

I have been working with children and families for the past 11 years utilizing a relational attachment model. I have experience working with family separation, foster care/adoption, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, school issues along a verity of emotional/behavioral concerns. I have worked with children from age 5-18 years. I offer a safe nonjudgmental environment that allows children and families to be able to address and explore their needs with support and guidance.

My journey into becoming a therapist began well before I was born with the inheritance of generational family mental health issues. As a teenager, I was drawn to art making as a means of processing difficulties I was experiencing and did not have the verbal understanding nor support system to address. I pursued a career in the arts through university and apprenticeships but was not fully satisfied and needed more internal investigation for what connection I was having with art and my psyche. I studied anthropology, took classes in psychology, and was exposed to indigenous healing methods. Eventually, I discovered art therapy.

At this time, I am exclusively a Telehealth provider for Montana clients. It is one of the most profound honors of my life the last 18 years to have people trust me with their deepest wounds and to share their journeys of courage. I have learned the importance of being lost, the language of rain and storms, and the deep echoing of the mourning howl. I believe that by allowing and accepting the mystery of loss with it's own timing, we have a chance to claim our path, our symbols. In order to become whole, the shadow and the light must be recognized, all must be explored.

I sincerely enjoy working with people and have experience with all diagnoses. I have had trainings in anxiety, depression and bipolar issues. I am watchful of breathing habits and body language during sessions so am able to coach clients on their own patterns. I have been doing this for many years and feel like I have learned so much. I believe there is a definite connection between our thoughts and our emotions so will often ask if that person is aware of their body responses and sensations to their thoughts.

My work is rooted in the belief that everyone has the capacity for well-being, growth, and healing. With a safe environment, the conditions are created to let go of shame and judgements around emotions and behaviors, creating space to cultivate curiosity, acceptance, and compassion about your experiences. My intention is to create the conditions that allow you to closely examine your life and values… and ultimately cultivate and achieve your goals. I offer a warm, supportive, and safe space for transformational inner work that leads to lasting growth and change.

I’ve been in the mental health field for over 25 years and take a relational approach considering the individual, environment, life experiences, personality, needs and strengths of each person. I enjoy supporting adults, children and families improve communication skills, self awareness, acceptance, and learn adaptive ways to regulate/ manage emotions and behaviors. We will work together to increase insight and awareness and you or your child's overall functioning, and reduce problematic symptoms/behaviors. My clients have expressed feeling safe and accepted and often share appreciating the depth of our work together.

My name is Rebecca Troianos, LCPC, PMH-C. I am passionate in creating a warm, comfortable, nonjudgmental environment for all my clients. My goal when working with clients is to increase self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-actualization. I empower clients by building a positive working relationship that connects an individual to their mind and body as a whole. I promote awareness of tension and mind-body control. I also help identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that impact functioning in day to day life. I hope to improve overall emotional regulation and provide coping strategies that are tangible.

Welcome! Prior to affiliating with Mount Helena Counseling, I was fortunate to provide psychotherapeutic support to individuals and families in the Helena area for over 18 years. My experience has allowed me to provide counseling to persons spanning the age continuum from adolescents to aging adults. My areas of expertise include end-of-life, grief and loss, palliative care, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, gender questioning, and suicidal ideation. Our work together will include "talk therapy" (focusing on thoughts and feelings) as well as mindfulness-based activities (focusing on present "in the moment" experiences).

My belief is that everyone is deserving and capable of a full and meaningful life. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to explore the aspects of life that can be difficult to hike through alone. I believe in the healing power of a collaborative therapeutic relationship and work to provide a warm, supportive and empowering environment where lasting growth and change can take place.

What does it mean to hold space for someone else? As a clinically trained social worker my goal is to provide a space for you that is safe, supportive and free from judgment. I help my clients explore and identify sources of stress with a goal of improving their wellbeing. I love working with pregnant and postpartum moms (and dads), helping people work through grief and bereavement, people who are coping with a life-changing medical condition, and people who are healing and recovering from depression, trauma and anxiety. I have been practicing as a generalist social worker in the Helena community for 10 years.

Whatever obstacles and struggles you may be going through in life; I consider it a privilege to help you deal with them. You may have a lot coming at you, trying to make decisions, maintain life balance and all while dealing with intense emotions. My goal is to help you look at options, identify solutions that work for you and help you to discover your true potential to create life as you want it to be. I see each individual and their situation as unique, there is no "quick-fix" or "one-size-fits all" solution. I collaborate to help you successfully work through the challenges you are now facing.

In the world of mental health, trust is more than a word; it's the foundation of healing and growth. I embrace the privilege of guiding individuals through life's complex challenges. With an integrative approach tailored to each unique soul, my mission goes beyond therapy; it's a pursuit of transformation, grounded in empathy and a profound belief in human potential. The cornerstone of the therapeutic alliance is trust. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood and supported. My belief is that every person has the capacity for growth and transformation.

So here you are...looking for a counselor. You've been considering it, you've got some things you want to work through, but-you're just not sure. Hey...I can't blame you! The idea of counseling, either going for the first time or trying again after a terrible experience can be SCARY! Well, that's not how it's supposed to be-when you meet with me, my one and only goal is to help you feel accepted just how you are, no matter what you're bringing through my door. Are your kids driving you crazy? Is your husband on your last nerve? Memories or old trauma preventing you from moving forward? I can help!

As a therapist, I believe that therapy can be an extremely useful vehicle of change. Change can be obtained in a variety of ways depending on the needs & personality of each client. I emphasize listening, unconditional positive regard and respect, while providing a safe and caring environment. I focus on the individual strengths of each client, and his/her ability to manage their choices. My goal is to guide each client toward positive personal growth by providing him/her with support through therapy, coaching, education & resource sharing. These skills learned will not only be helpful between sessions, but throughout life.

As a therapist, my aim is to meet you where you are. I help by fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment, centered on exploring the unique issues and struggles which brought you to therapy. I will provide support and understanding within the therapeutic relationship for you to better understand yourself and the difficulties you are having. In this process you can learn to understand and manage the obstacles that have led to the struggles whether it be in your mood, behaviors, self-esteem, jobs, and/or relationships. I believe in the most difficult of times there is also an opportunity for change and growth.

We all experience times in our lives where we need a little extra support, empathy, compassion, and understanding. Navigating the ebb and flows of life can be tedious and can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. Working through the barriers that our work life and family life can present can be difficult.