Dissociative Disorders (DID) Therapists in Heart Of Missoula, Missoula, MT

I'm an autistic therapist looking to help others see the beauty in themselves. I love working with neurodivergent adults to help them reframe the way they look at their different abilities. I think my background in rhetoric adds a unique dimension to my approach with clients as we collaborate. I enjoy helping clients navigate identity struggles, desire to find belonging, modify behavior, and create the change they want to see on their lives. Let's get to know each other. Tell me about your strengths and special interests. I think building a curious, non-judgmental, and supportive relationship is a great way to get started.

I believe that psychotherapy is an active process resulting in clarity and change. It can help identify ineffective patterns of thinking and behavior, which may create stress, emotional problems, stress related medical problems, addiction problems, and/or relationship problems. Sometimes the work can be difficult but can also be profoundly rewarding and life changing. I believe in the power of positive change and would love to help you turn your stress into a life balance.

I believe that growth and change is a necessary process for individuals, relationships and family systems. My role as a therapist for the past 22 years has been to provide a catalyst for this change process. I use techniques that are evidence based, current and provide consistent results.

Are you tired of going through the motions and repeating the same patterns? You can find solutions to the problems you face. Maybe it's time to let go of old limiting beliefs that create depression and anxiety and other painful experiences. I have over 25 years of experience helping people change habits so they can find happiness. I can help you understand how thoughts and feelings complicate problems and make them worse. I will help you change so you can avoid repeating the same patterns and become a better version of yourself.

Are you struggling with an inner critic that won't go away? Do you feel anxious and on edge all the time with little explanation? Do you often feel numb and hopeless? I am here to help! I specialize in helping people recover and move beyond the effects of trauma. The all-over-the-place emotional rollercoaster that comes with experiencing trauma does not have to be a part of your life forever. You can have a happy and peaceful life and find your personal power in a gentle and kind way.

I find that my skill and experience are very helpful to people who have survived trauma. I work often with folks who are burdened with emotional, physical, and sexually traumatic histories. I also welcome you to contact me if you are questioning your gender identity. I have assisted many people move through the difficult process of confirming their internal gender identity with the labels attached at birth. I also welcome you to come and chat if you are exploring an alternative family structure such as polyamory.

I believe we all have the ability to live meaningful lives. And that we all have the potential to heal past traumas, develop new strategies for coping, and grow into the people we want to be. As a therapist, I meet you where you are and, without judgment, maintain a deep sense of curiosity about you and where you want to go. Therapy can play a critical role in unearthing patterns and fully exploring the path that led you to this moment. It can also help you map the way forward through understanding, discovery and clarity. I consider it a privilege to help you along this journey.

Life is difficult to navigate in the best of circumstances. We often carry with us a past that influences how we interact with others, our perception of the way others interact with us, and the patterns we form in our relationships. You do not have to navigate these waters alone. Therapy can help support your individual, family and relationship goals. I understand it takes courage to ask for help and I want to make the process easy for you.

Psychotherapy is the process of deepening awareness. This means knowing and facing our emotions. Anxiety is an emotion that makes everything harder. We can learn methods of dealing with it so it doesn't cripple us. Anger is an emotion that makes us and others miserable.Once we learn its triggers, we can tame it. Depression can be treated by leaning new ways of seeing things. Learning how to connect with people in healthy ways is vital to our happiness. Many of our relationships are painful. Since psychotherapy is a relationship with another, it is an excellent way to learn how to connect with someone without fear of being judged.

My approach is client-driven and integrative. I start with assessing developmental history, losses and trauma, and behavioral health issues. I then clarify with the client how I can assist them with their identified goals.

Everyone deserves a life of wholeness and belonging. I aim to help you strengthen your connection with yourself, those close to you, and the larger world around you. I specialize in working with trauma, grief, self-worth, and communication. My therapeutic style is warm and accepting. Even though therapy can be intense, I tend towards levity and see joy and humor as a critical part of my work. My Alaskan wilderness upbringing has given me confidence in everyone's capacity for self-sufficiency and resilience, and years of work internationally and with Tribes have instilled a deep admiration and acceptance for diverse life experiences.