Oppositional Defiance (ODD) Therapists in Bozeman, MT

We all need to feel heard, valued and respected. But, what happens when our own stress level or that of our children becomes more than we can manage? When ideal communication goes out the window, and we feel frustrated and at a loss? I work therapeutically with you and your child to discover the reasons behind your child's behavior and teach you the skills necessary to restore balance. Whether you or your child are experiencing the effects of divorce, depression, anxiety, oppositional acting out or ADHD, I can help by identifying the cause and offering solutions.

I work best with clients who want to build more meaningful lives. My work is based in helping people who feel unsatisfied or out of control to connect to themselves and move forward accordingly. The clients I work with often report feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, numb to their emotions, or some combination of the two. This emotional dysregulation tends to leave people feeling helpless or out of control; in therapy, I work together with clients to move toward a vibrant way of living and an understanding of the power they hold to shape their lives for the better.

Welcome! I specialize in counseling children ages 3 to 12. It is my desire to provide a safe, friendly, and non-judgmental environment to encourage exploration, healing, and the development of new skills. I work collaboratively with clients and their parents as we look at the relationships between emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and life events.

Meagan Schmidt brings over six years of experience as a counselor. Meagan's empathetic dedication to supporting clients' healing and growth complimented by a rich professional skillset, make her an exceptional ally for supporting personal growth. Meagan sees individuals and adults as well as children. Her passion for helping others, particularly children and families, stems from her early experiences working with children who were labeled as "bad" or "trouble." With time spent in Nepal, she worked with women rescued from the sex trafficking industry, which heightened her empathy and skillset as a counselor.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** My practice focuses on assisting you to reach your own personal goals. I utilize a strengths based, person centered approach to counseling in order to ensure you feel heard and understood without judgement. I appreciate your opinions and values that are unique to you and believe everyone is entitled to their own perspective. I have expertise in Solution Focused Therapy, Perinatal Mood Disorders, behavior management, and grief counseling with children. My skill set is targeted to children aged 8-17 and adults.

It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.

Whatever brings you here today, you deserve to be heard, you know you best! I will meet you where you are at & together we will understand what it is you want/need, navigate transitions or help you through difficult times. I’m honored to work with you & help you through your journey. I work with individuals, parents and moms. It is not easy to let in a new person who you can trust will have your best interest. I will offer a safe empathetic place with no judgment & unconditional support. Where you can talk about your struggles and difficulties.

One of the important aspects of therapy for me is letting the client work at their own pace and without judgement from the therapist. I want the client to decide where therapy will take them and what it is that they want to get out of the experience.

My name is Jessica Bozman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am strongly devoted to cultivating human connection by focusing on personal strengths. This helps foster a renewed sense of hope by emphasizing the holistic individual. I have focused my practice on working with adults and their inner child from all cultures and backgrounds. I am passionate about working with individuals conflicted with natural effects stemming from past trauma. Our attachment to this world and our connection with others is cultivated during childhood.

If you, an adolescent child or an adult family member is frustrated, hurting, fearful, discouraged or just at wits end, I bring respect, curiosity and a healing approach to help you. Together we will find ways to cope with and overcome the stresses, pains, obstacles and trauma of life. Your peace of mind is worth it. From personal pain, relationships, addiction and motivation to work-related issues, my approach to your needs focuses on your experiences, strengths and goals. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, positive and direct. We can explore your needs & goals during an initial no-charge consultation session.

My focus is working with individual adults. I support individuals in finding happiness, fulfilment, and balance in their lives by helping them navigate life transitions, dissatisfying relationships, and life stressors. I also specialize in helping people in overcoming issues like anxiety, depression, and attachment trauma.

I graduated from Montana State University in 2010 and have a combined 6 years working with children and adults with mental health issues. My interests are working with adults and children that suffer from depression, anxiety, bipolar, attachment issues. I also have an interest in working with families to help with healthy boundaries, increasing positive communication and setting appropriate goals to increase the health of the family.

Are you ready to transform your relationship with life? Are you feeling confused, anxious, or having difficulty finding your happiness in the midst of life's stressors? We all have problems, habits and "quirks" of personality and wonder sometimes when life gets rough, whether we need therapy or if it would be a good option. When life is getting on top of you, when you begin to feel strong emotions that you didn't know that you had, when you feel lost or hopeless or just want to reach your full potential, then give yourself a chance to seek a new solution. I can help. I am Gottman Level II and EMDR trained.

We were all teenagers once, and can often recall struggles, such as bullying, depression, anxiety, and fears during adolescence. Many of my clients struggle with the daily challenges of being a young person in this world. I know that the parents also struggle and I provide support for the children, and families. I also see adults and I'm happy to provide trauma based therapy to anyone aged 12 and up. My passion is to help others to grow and change in a way that complements the type of life that they want to live, rather than what they are currently struggling with. I would be delighted to be a part of your counseling journey.

Helping empower people to live joyful, abundant peace-filled lives, while enjoying the gift of life given me by God forms the purpose and drives the mission of my ministry as a therapist. The purpose of Heart and Hand Center is to alleviate suffering that comes to people of all ages as a result of trauma, grief, loss, injury, accidents, divorce, family dysfunction, war, poverty, addictions, death, and disease. We use a healing approach combining compassion and care with expressive arts therapy, equine assisted psychotherapy, and spirituality to address root causes of emotional, behavioral, and psychological problems.

Life is complicated and painful. You deserve the respect, confidentiality, attention, and compassion that I offer as a Professional Mental Health Counselor. Porn/sex addiction (and partner/familial effects), occupational stress (military/veterans, law enforcement, first responders), separation/divorce/infidelity, trauma/PTSD, domestic abuse/violence, and grief/loss issues, are some of the areas in which I have clinical experience and training. I have worked in mental health since 2008, and spent four years at an inpatient crisis residential facility working with suicidal and high-risk patients, and am a Montana Red Cross member.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver. Prior to my work in outpatient counseling, I worked with children and adolescents to enhance their emotional well-being and improve their academic performance. I have worked with diverse client populations in a variety of settings including community based, residential care, crisis intervention, domestic violence shelters, and school systems. I am a trauma-engaged, strengths-based clinician with 8+ years of experience working with adjustment issues across the lifespan, emotional distress, problematic relationship

The goal of therapy for my clients is for me to help them, help themselves, through whatever struggle they are going through. The ideal client will want to attend therapy consistently and be motivated to problem solve their needs which are unique to them. The goal is for the identified client to optimize their functioning by learning effective coping skills to manage their identified difficulties. I believe that learning and using coping skills, changing thinking patterns and processing struggles is helpful for my client(s) to learn and walk through in this process. I continue to engage in training to better treat clients.

I am a EMDR and brainspotting practitioner and I am also a certified clinical hypnotherapist. I have studied energy work such as reiki. Much of my work experience has been working with individuals, adolescents, and those in crisis. I work often with depression and anxiety.