Therapists in Missoula, MT

Congratulations on taking the first step towards feeling better! Just deciding to start therapy is a huge step towards healing. We can take the next steps together. I work primarily with queer, transgender, and gender non-conforming clients. Everyone deserves mental health care which is supportive and understanding of our unique culture, experiences, and needs. While my specialty is working with queer clients my skill set is applicable for helping other minority-identity clients. My approach is compassionate and non-judgmental.

I offer a strengths-based practice aimed at providing services to adolescents, adults & families in the scope of addiction, trauma, disordered eating, behavioral health, reproductive health/infertility & life transitions. I utilized a mixed approach to therapy centered around self-compassion, motivational enhancement, cognitive behavioral therapy, communication skills, and mind/body connection. Other methodology is applied as appropriate. My goal is to meet Client's where they are in their therapeutic process, encourage them to be an active participant in their own care and provide usable skills to be used outside of therapy.

My professional goal for my clients is simple: Identify areas of concern, develop a treatment plan, and work to achieve those goals. No problem is too small or too large to address. I believe the therapeutic relationship is significant and that the therapeutic process needs to be a collaborative effort. There is an intricate relationship between how we think, how we feel, and how we behave. Attitude is everything; therefore, it is imperative to believe change is possible. I do. Providing you are willing to work for it, you will, too.

Healthy relationships are proven to be the foundation of a healthy and happy life. However, most of us weren't given the tools to succeed at them. I am committed to helping people improve their lives through understanding themselves, their families, and both their inner and outer relationships.

I believe in each person's inherent strength and resiliency. The fact that you are reading this indicates that you have the courage to take one of the most important steps in your healing and growth...recongnizing your life is out of balance and choosing to seek help. I will work with you to identify and change the old self-defeating behaviors and beliefs that keep you stuck in unhealthy and unfulfilling patterns of life.

Are feeling stuck in one or more areas of your life? Are you in the midst of a major life transition? Working with a psychotherapist will allow you to explore yourself and your relationships with someone who is objective and nonjudgmental.

The challenges of life can often leave us searching for meaning and purpose. Seeking therapy is a true gift to yourself and courageous step towards personal growth and change. I believe that my role as a therapist is to provide a safe and non-judgmental space to allow clients to feel heard in an attempt to further explore this thing we call life. Much of my work is strength-based and solution focused. My goal is to have a client-centered practice and a practice that honors the unique experiences of each client.

I love working with individuals who are interested in processing emotions and healing from the past to find freedom and authenticity now. I work primarily from a person-centered and anti-oppressive framework. This means I focus on active listening, compassion, and genuine regard for you as we collaborate in processing and creating meaning from your emotions, experiences, and thoughts. I believe we cannot not ignore the impact of systemic and structural systems of inequality in race, class, gender, sexuality, and ability on our mental health and welcome conversation regarding your experiences surrounding these issues.

Are you facing challenges at work, undergoing significant life transitions, experiencing burnout, navigating the end of a relationship, or grappling with various other life events?These experiences can have a significant impact on your overall well-being and happiness, ability to evolve and grow, often leading to heightened levels of stress and anxiety.

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.

I enjoy working with individuals experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and those looking to deepen and improve their relationship with themselves.

As a therapist, my priority is to create a safe space and effective therapeutic process for you to explore your natural potential to be creative, resourceful, and whole. My role is to guide and support choices and change. I welcome and enjoy working with individuals of all ages on a range of mental health issues which may include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, interpersonal issues, behavioral issues, and life transitions. My undergraduate degree in Child Development/Early Childhood Education greatly informs my clinical work with children, parents and families.

I have immediate availability for individuals interested in telehealth sessions. My name is Jacki Richardson and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in the state of Montana.

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 enjoy using my background in rhetoric to help clients construct meaning and identities, coordinate behavior, mediate power, and create change. Let's get to know each other and identify your strengths. I think building a curious, non-judgmental, and supportive relationship is a great way to get started.

Seeking help can be a difficult decision. It is my hope that coming to a safe and nonjudgmental place to start making changes in your life will be rewarding, insightful and motivating. I believe that we all have the capacity to make meaningful changes in our lives, but that sometimes knowing where to start can be a challenge. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment to explore what you want your life to look like and what is keeping you from living the life you imagine for yourself. I take a collaborative approach, meaning that sessions will be tailored around your strengths. (Email contact preferred for intial scheduling!)

Navigating life's various challenges can feel deeply overwhelming at times, and the idea of reaching out for help can be daunting. Therapy can provide a safe, helpful space for you to learn more about yourself and how you relate to the world. I believe that we are all capable of a deeper understanding of self, which can help us gain more insight into our struggles and how we coexist with them. I approach each session with the strengths-based understanding that every client is the expert on themselves and their own life.

Part of being human means that most of us will inevitably struggle at some point in our lives. It is common to seek support and guidance to help navigate through difficult times. Finding a therapist who feels like "the right fit" can be challenging, as it is important to find someone you trust and who is knowledgeable about what has prompted you to seek help. My treatment approach is grounded in compassionately understanding client's unique life history and experiences. I highly value authenticity and flexibility; and my goal is to build a collaborative relationship so that we can tailor therapy to address your needs.

My person-centered approach allows me to connect easily with others. In addition to my technical skills, I work hard to provide a safe, supportive, and positive environment. In this, I will take the time to get to know you, explore your unique perspective, and discover what it is you are wanting to address in therapy. Furthermore, research shows that a good fit between the therapist and the client is the best predictor of positive change. With this in mind, I will meet you wherever you are without judgement and provide the best environment for you to reach your goals.

There are many barriers that prevent us from moving forward in life and therapy can help to overcome them. Over the last 15+ years, I have worked with individuals with a variety of struggles. I find that there is a strong connection between the expression of emotions and how healthy our relationships are. With a firm grasp of the research behind effective treatments, I balance compassion with strategies for creating lasting change. We will work collaboratively to create a plan for your individual needs. Therapy will focuses on actions, thoughts and feelings and when we may need to accept or change them.