Therapists in Billings, MT

We are living through a time of great anxiety and uncertainty. I am here to offer you a safe and supportive space where you can explore patterns that may be preventing you from moving forward in your relationships, work, and life. I utilize a variety of techniques to help free you from the self-defeating behavior patterns that keep you stuck. The goal of our working together is to reduce your distress, give you tools to solve problems in a healthy way, and heal the wounds of the past so that you can live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Are you looking for a better way to relate to people? Have you fallen into communication patterns that you do not feel good about? Are you curious about therapy, coaching or personal development with regards to either your intimate relationships or professional relationships? Starting with session number one, you will learn skills you can use in many areas of life.

My name is Shila Johnson and I focus my private practice around helping clients discover who they authentically are and how they can live a life full of meaning and purpose. I combine intuitive counseling along with energy healing to help people heal from the past and connect to their body and emotions so they can really start living life. I help people overcome a number of life issues such as relationship problems, work/life stress, anxiety and trauma. I use several techniques such as EMDR, (eye movement desensitization therapy), Mindfulness therapy, Solutions focused therapy, Emotion code, and Holy Fire Karuna Reiki.

Whether you're looking for help with parenting challenges, relationship issues, or ways to manage anxiety, depression, or everyday life stressors, choosing a therapist is an important decision. I have found that when clients feel secure and understood in the therapeutic relationship, exploration and resolution of difficult life experiences becomes possible. I'm an experienced licensed professional counselor who works with individuals of all ages (3-80+). I tailor my approach to the individual and utilize a variety of treatment approaches.

I have been engaged in the field of social work and counseling for 40+ years, and have enjoyed success working with diverse populations with a wide variety of issues--including relationship distress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, neurocognitive disorders, adoption/foster care, personality disorders, self-esteem, family conflict, aging, parenting problems, and spirituality. I hold Montana licenses in both Clinical Professional Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. I work from a systemic perspective, with an eye toward discovering and utilizing both internal and external sources of strength and support.

Searching for hope and healing from compulsive sexual behavior, experiencing the trauma of betrayal and infidelity, or relationship distress? Effective, lasting, long-term recovery requires expert guidance. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and Partner Betrayal Trauma Therapist. Individually, are you experiencing anxiety or depression in your specific context? With a focus on your context, experience, and emotion, I specialize in deconstructing your presenting issues to clarify specific problems that you desire to change or respond to. I offer telehealth services by secure video conferencing and phone.

Do you love your partner but just aren't sure how to make it work? Are you feeling lonely and maybe resentful in your relationships? Does it seem as though no matter how hard you try, you can never get it right? Do you find yourself arguing instead of conversing and frustrated that the conflict goes nowhere? If the answer the any of these questions is a loud and resounding YES, you might benefit from counseling at Little Bear Counseling. I and my highly qualified team especially enjoy working with couples, individuals and families with relationship and connection struggles. Don't wait, call today! Online counseling available.

Hi - Welcome to ONLINE counseling. I have a unique practice that supports people from all over Montana --- after 15 years of seeing couples and individuals in person in my Bozeman office, I'm now working exclusively with individuals online. I have had the honor of helping hundreds of Montanans conquer their depression or anxiety, regain their confidence, improve their communication skills, renew their relationship by working on themselves ... and to get back to being the person they want to be. I think you'll be surprised at how comfortable online therapy feels - it's just like sitting in the same room.

Life can be very challenging and overwhelming, and our natural tendency is to freeze or flee from our issues. However the best solution is to walk through them, and I can help you in that process. I like to listen intently to hurting or frustrated people who are stuck in addictions, toxic relationships, depression, anxiety, and confusing situations and help them come up with solutions that will work. It's important to feel supported when we're overwhelmed, and I make that my primary goal.

I work with a variety of life issues, from trauma and grief to depression, anxiety and everyday stressors in between. My hope for our work together is to help my clients develop a deeper sense of knowing and trusting themselves. I strive to provide a space to explore how and where a person may feel stuck in order to move forward with a better sense of awareness and a greater level of compassion. I believe when self-awareness grows, we are able to show up differently in our relationships, desires, and lives. I also believe change is possible when we have a trusting therapist/client relationship to build off.

I am trained as a grief counselor and also in EMDR. I also work with couples as an EFT therapist and have a strong belief that relationship is at the center of our well-being; whether it's our relationship with others or with ourselves and am versed in Internal Family Systems Therapy. I also belong to team of practitioners who meet weekly to consider the needs of our clients. We offer an excellent and holistic approach for your care.

Do you question the relationship you're in? Do you wonder why conflict sometimes feels so difficult? Does it sometimes feel like there are patterns there that you just can't see or understand, but that maybe if you could, they wouldn't have to continue? Sometimes we reach a point where we are ready for change; where what we have been doing in our life and in our relationships, doesn’t feel good anymore. I will help you get clear on what the patterns are AND where they come from and how to shift them.

Are you holding it together on the outside but really struggling inside? Frustrated with trying to “self-help” yourself? Feeling overwhelmed? If anxiety, stress, relationship issues, transition, loneliness, lack of purpose and meaning or job issues are bricks you carry around making you feel heavy and hopeless, it is possible to set them down for good. My goal is to help you feel better in just one session. It is possible to have peace and joy no matter what life brings. Let's start TODAY.

We have an innate need to be in relationship. It is the very foundation of what it is to be human. We need to experience love, reciprocity and fulfillment. A healthy relationship considers the needs of others, focuses on patience and kindness, maintains honesty and trustworthiness and is nurturing. I'm a therapist who works at helping my clients restore love and trust within their identity and among relationships by essentially helping them become their own therapist. Everyone experiences violations in relationships and it's when we're without a restoration process that we continue feeling pain.

Working with individuals, families and systems to improve relationship and well-being as a trauma informed therapist. I am an EMDRIA Consultant and Certified therapist and utilize this for people who struggle with PTSD and trauma. I have a particular interest in working with Women's issues, life transitions and resiliency. A main focus is on our ability to overcome our life events and lived life future forward in a more resilient fashion.

Sometimes life's problems seem more than we can manage on our own. Psychotherapy is not a magic cure. It can be hard work, but it can help you deal more effectively with challenges in your life. I have been helping people for more than 20 years with relationship issues with spouses and partners, children and adolescents, siblings, parents and friends.

I believe the benefits of a healthy therapeutic relationship can be a powerful tool in growing into the person we want to be in our lives. Addressing past traumas, developing strategies for coping, and identifying insight into challenging situations can all be helpful parts of therapy. As a person-centered therapist, I seek to create a safe and non judgmental space allowing for collaboration. Together we can explore and identify tools and techniques that empower you to live a more fulfilling life.

I work with addictions, trauma, and mental health disorders. I work well with codependency issues, relationship problems such as healthy boundary setting and assertiveness.

Initiating a therapeutic relationship can be intimidating. Please call me for a free initial conversation and I can help find appropriate resources and help. It is my privilege to sit beside a variety of people as we navigate the healing journey. I appreciate challenges and am well versed with facing difficult situations with my clients in a safe process. I have experience working with mild to severe trauma, eating-disorders and have five years experience assisting health professionals successfully overcome an occupational crisis. I coach mindfulness practice to guide people to strengthen capacity to regulate their nervous system.