Therapists in Kalispell, MT

Our focus is to see you, hear you, understand your heart and goals and help you to organize your life to make the changes needed to attain those goals.

I have been working as a therapist for 25 years in a variety of settings in Montana, Boston, Los Angeles, Oregon, and Canada. I realize that people enter into therapy for many different reasons and at different times in their life. I utilize a collaborative approach to working with clients, working to find an approach to your therapy that feels supportive and effective. I know this work often requires courage and vulnerability and perhaps a sense of humor. Finding the right therapist and modality is an important part of this work.

I am licensed in three states: Montana, Nevada and Utah. I provide treatment for depression, anxiety, grief and change of life issues. Counseling is my passion and I have honed the skills of compassionate listening and empathy. I can coach, facilitate or just be there for you when you need comforting.

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, from all cultural backgrounds and from all walks of life. I offer outreach therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. After graduate school, I moved to Massachusetts, where I worked in both the traditional office setting, and in outreach, where I counseled clients in their homes. My lifelong love and appreciation for the outdoors called me to make a bold move to Montana. This is where I was exposed to the many opportunities to use my love of the outdoors to enrich the therapeutic process.

You may be saying to yourself: "I feel stuck. I feel disengaged. The problems seem insurmountable. When I attempt conversation about difficult issues they invariably turn to gridlock. Hurtful words are used by both of us. Withdrawal, isolation and silence follow. It seems we have a crisis over something. Then we have a brief honeymoon followed by a period of tension leading to another explosion. Seems like it never ends. Seems my efforts to engage are met with distancing by my spouse. I feel more and more disconnected, more helpless and hopeless about this relationship."

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?

These challenging times are an excellent time to focus within, on family, and couples work. My role as a therapist is strongly influenced by my experience as a husband and father. My approach is practical, sincere, strength-based and gentle, but challenging. With 18+ years experience, I provide therapy for adults, couples, teens and families. I excel in work with mood disorders, relationships, and trauma resiliency. I believe therapy includes both psychological and spiritual wholeness, which I strive to support in those from all walks of life.

My ideal clients start out unsure and a bit nervous about therapy; they just know that something needs to be different. Together, we will figure out what that is and how to make life more bright and fulfilling. We can draw from a modality that works best for them and work toward the goals we set together. The time and work they invest will be well utilized and respected.

I know that feeling…when life just feels so out of balance. It’s uncomfortable, and at times, even painful. Are you are anxious, feeling down and out, struggling with maintaining healthy relationships and/or boundaries? Do you feel that with some guidance and support you might be able to gain the confidence and skills to get back on track in order to heal, grow, and find equilibrium within your life? I truly believe that we all have the innate strengths and skills to deal with what life throws at us, and I’d like to help you uncover them.

Discover your life's destiny of grace. Accomplish the marriage transformation you seek. Acquire the communication skills and relationship answers you need. Fulfill the purpose you and your marriage were created for. Where there is pain you will find joy where there is despair hope and where there is darkness light. We look forward to serving you and extending the master's touch. Our love for Christ as a husband and wife counseling team is complemented by a passion for helping men, women and children in need.

Throughout my life I have had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life. In building connections with these individuals, I found myself drawn to understanding and supporting them through the ups and downs of life. Perhaps you are facing a new challenge or ready to face an old one - whatever life brings it would be my honor to support you through it.

I believe that therapy is the client's personal journey where insight is created and processed to help enhance the client's life. My role as a therapist, is to provide unconditional regard, support, and another perspective as the client moves through their journey. I enjoy the variety of therapy that I can provide to adults, adolescents, and children through individual, family, and couples counseling.

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.

We all face challenges, uncertainties and various struggles in life. Taking the steps to make changes at times are not always easy. I invite you to therapy if you are struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck in everyday life. I will provide you with a safe and private space where you can focus just on yourself and with tools to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and with others around you.