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Meadow Nilles (Sentinel Mental Health)
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59102
Have you been struggling with communication with your children and/or other loved ones? Do you feel disconnected or more distant than you would like in your important relationships? Do you worry about how you or your child are coping with challenges, obstacles or life transitions? Developing strong connection and coping skills can be an amazing relief for individuals and for the whole family. I am passionate about supporting children, teens, adults and older adults through challenging times in their lives. Together we can work through current struggles, while building skills and knowledge to help manage future challenges.
Have you been struggling with communication with your children and/or other loved ones? Do you feel disconnected or more distant than you would like in your important relationships? Do you worry about how you or your child are coping with challenges, obstacles or life transitions? Developing strong connection and coping skills can be an amazing relief for individuals and for the whole family. I am passionate about supporting children, teens, adults and older adults through challenging times in their lives. Together we can work through current struggles, while building skills and knowledge to help manage future challenges.
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Serendipity Counseling Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Billings, MT 59101  (Online Only)
Welcome! My name is Kristina Brakebush and I providing virtual counseling services in Montana. My ideal client for mental health therapy may be someone who has complex trauma, or someone who PTSD, anxiety, depression and grappling with stress, and desiring a safe place that is supportive to help explore emotions and their coping skills. They desire understanding, coping strategies, and a path toward emotional wellness, striving to enhance their overall quality of life and build resilience. I specialize in working with children through telehealth from ages 5 years old and up.
Welcome! My name is Kristina Brakebush and I providing virtual counseling services in Montana. My ideal client for mental health therapy may be someone who has complex trauma, or someone who PTSD, anxiety, depression and grappling with stress, and desiring a safe place that is supportive to help explore emotions and their coping skills. They desire understanding, coping strategies, and a path toward emotional wellness, striving to enhance their overall quality of life and build resilience. I specialize in working with children through telehealth from ages 5 years old and up.
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Online Therapists

Photo of Caitlin Adamo (Fireweed Integrative Therapy), Counselor in Billings, MT
Caitlin Adamo (Fireweed Integrative Therapy)
Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Livingston, MT 59047
Like Fireweed growing and spreading vibrantly after a wildfire, I believe we (humans) can transform our traumatized soil and bloom into resilience. I hope to support you in experiencing greater access to your enduring strengths and the things in your life that ground you and provide nourishment. Together, we can work to discover and pursue your own values and visions. We can increase your capacity to access needs that have gone unmet, restoring and integrating your vigor for life.
Like Fireweed growing and spreading vibrantly after a wildfire, I believe we (humans) can transform our traumatized soil and bloom into resilience. I hope to support you in experiencing greater access to your enduring strengths and the things in your life that ground you and provide nourishment. Together, we can work to discover and pursue your own values and visions. We can increase your capacity to access needs that have gone unmet, restoring and integrating your vigor for life.
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Music Therapy

How does music therapy work?

A music therapist will begin by assessing the client’s specific needs and getting a sense of their musical ability and interests. Musical training is not required, and clients of all ages can benefit from this type of therapy. The therapist will then make a plan for how to achieve the client’s therapeutic goal(s) using a range of receptive (e.g., listening to a song) and active (e.g., drumming in a group) music therapy techniques.

What are some common music therapy techniques?

Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing. Sometimes music therapy can include guided imagery. A music therapist may ask clients to improvise on the spot or even compose their own songs. Dancing or moving to music can be an effective intervention to help clients feel more fully grounded in their bodies and remain in the present moment.

How does music therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

Music therapy can be a valuable creative outlet for clients with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have trouble putting their painful feelings into words. Listening to music can be relaxing while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. In addition to its mood-boosting effects, music therapy can help clients build resilience and overcome PTSD symptoms that may interfere with their daily lives.

How long does music therapy take?

Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes. They can be scheduled in advance (for example, once a week) or can be done on an as-needed basis. Some clients will only require a handful of music therapy sessions to achieve their goals, while others may need months or longer, depending on their specific concern.