Native American Therapists in Helena, MT

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.

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.

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.

I am able to provide both mental health and addictions counseling. Main modality of treatment is Cognitive Behavior Therapy. EMDR trained. I have been licensed addictions counselor for 5 years am working toward licensure for mental health and marriage and family therapy (PLCP). I assist clients with addiction, relationship issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Skilled at teaching coping skills and working on thinking errors.

I believe that therapy should be a healing process to help address a wide variety of issues in our lives. The client-therapist relationship is a key component to successful growth and healing. I strive to offer an eclectic approach to therapy to meet each client’s specific needs. I work with my clients and meet them where they are in life, helping them develop a plan of action to address their individual needs. I will work with everyone to find their strengths, help them grow, and achieve their life goals. My goal is to offer each client access to mental and emotional healing so he or she can live a happy and healthy life.

We have immediate openings for Carol Josephson, LCSW/LAC. Please reach out to inquire about insurance. At Healing Mountain, we believe that we all are working towards a sense of purpose, wholeness, and connectedness. We are honored to have helped others overcome monumental obstacles to find peace and contentment in life, and we use a variety of evidence-based techniques to fit individual goals.

Life can be painful. All of us experience struggles and have battles to face throughout our lives. You don’t have to do it alone though. We want to walk with you through these struggles, give you support, offer hope, and empower you on your journey of healing. Through a collaborative, focused approach designed to meet your specific needs, we can assist you in getting on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by assisting you in gaining new skills to utilize in building a more efficient and confident way of managing life’s challenges. Together, we can get you there.

Transcendence; to rise above or go beyond the limits of to triumph over the negative restrictive aspects of : overcome to rise above or extend notably beyond ordinary limits. I offer in-office and online counseling. I am devoted to helping to optimize the mental health of individuals in Montana, and improve access to counseling. Online counseling is a great option to engage in counseling and work toward a better quality of life. I have a holistic approach to counseling, and I work with my clients to incorporate their beliefs in counseling such as emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.

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.

Individuals who find a safe and knowledgeable therapist can find endless opportunities for personal growth. If you are looking for change, balance, growth, or healing, I could be a great fit as your counselor. In therapy we often redefine strength to include vulnerability in order to connect, heal, and move forward. By fostering this connection we hope to not only survive, but thrive in life through healthy attachment and connection. I provide trauma-informed services to help clients heal, grow, and break down barriers to change. Therapy is client-centered and provided at a safe and comfortable pace, with confidentiality and care.

I am a relational mental health therapist ready to help with many of the issues that come along with being alive. I am here to listen, sit with you through your uncomfortable feelings, celebrate your success and overall support you through life challenges. We can process the past, learn how to be at peace with the present moment, and cope with anxieties of the future. My hope is to create an environment where you have permission and space for your unique lived experience. I enjoy working with issues related to codependency, neurodivergence and attachment. I am an ally to the queer community and strive to be culturally aware.