Therapists in Billings, MT

My specialty is assisting you to cope with stressors in life. Working together, I will partner with you to eliminate barriers to reaching your full potential. I believe that healing and growth are possible through therapeutic connection. I primarily provide therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, and assistance with coping through divorce or separation. In addition, I specialize in working with you to create more fulfilling relationships.

Greetings, I'm taking New Clients! I am a Licensed Addiction Counselor in the state of Montana. I have over 30 years extensive experience working with both adolescents and adults in providing educational and treatment services. I use a belief-based recovery and treatment model to enhance and complement evidence-based treatment techniques. This philosophy has proven to provide an environment to build a spiritual foundation for continual sobriety and recovery from long term embedded hurts, habits and ongoing destructive behavior patterns that are the root causes of one's substance abuse.

I am an experienced psychotherapist who enjoys working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes in their life. I use a client centered approach to help clients feel comfortable enough to be able to work through their issues. I also use a strength based approach when working with clients, to help clients find the strength within themselves to make the positive changes they desire. I strongly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is vital to bring about positive change.

After moving back to Montana 9 years ago, I have realized that helping and working with people that are struggling with life issues, depression and anxiety continues to be my passion. I have been working as a LCSW for 7+ years and am excited to offer individual, family and couples therapy. I have a passion for working with the aging population and the many life challenges they and their families are experiencing. I have experience working with children and adults with issues that include anxiety, depression, PTSD, Postpartum depression, sibling conflicts and unexpected life changes.,

I'm currently accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth sessions. My therapeutic approach is relational and strength-based. I believe that creating these strong therapeutic relationships is essential for change to take place. I meet clients where they are at with compassion, empathy and without judgement. Through developing a safe, trusting therapeutic relationship, my hope is that clients will feel heard, break unhealthy patterns, improve their confidence, build insight, develop new skills, discover their inner strengths and use them in their everyday life to work towards their goals.

I specialize in working with teens (17+) and adults who have (or are suspicious of having) ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar and executive function deficits. I have worked with many college age students as well as professionals in various fields such as tech, education, and medicine. I truly understand the demands and expectations of these careers and how mental health challenges can impact productivity and work life balance. I also have an extensive background in school-based supports, such as 504 and IEP writing, as well as consultation and recommendations for accommodations in school or the workplace. ​

No matter what stage of life you are in, everyone needs a little bit of help at times. I see individuals from adolescents to adults who may need additional support, learn new skills, or just need someone to talk to. Whether it is for short or long term, job or relationship stress, or how to get through difficult times, I provide services for those in need.

Are you looking for a safe & affirming environment to explore options, define personal success, & begin the healing process? Do you want to learn new tools for managing stress & difficult emotions? Are you searching for ways to feel more empowered? SPC works with clients of all ages, gender identifications, & backgrounds and specializes in mood disorders, trauma, grief, & life transitions counseling. SPC is culturally sensitive & provides an accepting & supporting atmosphere for LGBTQIA2S+ & BIPOC clients. SPC also offers preparation & integration services for psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments.

Find your VOICE.... Let us work together to EMPOWER and ENCOURAGE you to draw STRENGTH from your personal experiences and what is TRUE for you.

Imagine living your best life! We all face challenges and difficulties in life. For some it is trauma, others experience chronic health issues, not to mention day-to-day stressors of society's unrealistic demands and expectations. No one goes through life without experiencing the struggle. Our time together is spent exploring what is in the gap between where you are and where you desire and hope to be. Our time together is spent exploring what is in the gap between where you are and where you desire and hope to be. I guide individuals through the process to gain insight into what holds them back from realizing their goals.

As humans we all have the ability to be and to become whatever we desire. My hope as a clinician is to help along the journey. I work with individuals who are looking to gain insight into their choices, thinking patterns, behaviors, and past. Additionally, they would like to decrease stress, improve their relational satisfaction, and feel more enjoyment out of life. My approach is empowerment based, solution focused and person centered. The modalities utilized are Cognitive Behavioral, Trauma Informed, Attachment Theory and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

You are the only expert in *your* life. As Carl Rogers did, I believe that all people have the ability to bring about meaningful change in their lives, and a my role is to guide you to a greater understanding of that power, while gaining new, positive skills. Level UP! I continually strive to demonstrate empathy and unconditional positive regard. Life is hard enough as it is - getting help shouldn't be just another stressor on top of your never-ending To Do List. Stop listening to that voice in your head that tells you that you aren't good enough/strong enough/smart enough/busy enough/making enough. That voice is wrong.

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.

The struggle is real- for all of us. I am committed to helping a person grow toward improved insights and coping skills to resolve their problems and related emotions, in a non-judgmental and supportive manner. My goal is for one to learn more about themselves and to function at a higher level in the whole-person dimensions of their life. Whether one is motivated for short-term and situational concerns, or more internally motivated for deeper understanding of self and life-stage fulfillment, the counselor/ client relationship remains paramount as an agent of change.

You will find me to be client focused offering a safe, confidential place to address and work through your personal problems/issues. Clients find me easy to talk to and non-judgmental. You get to set your goals and pace for therapy. My 25 years of experience working with victims of abuse and trauma, adoptive families, depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral and emotional problems, parenting issues, relationship problems, and too many other issues to list gives me vast resources to help you grow. It would be an honor to work with you.

Brave Roots Counseling is based in Billings, MT with a focus on the individual and their wellness journey. Whether you are brought here because of a single event or history of struggle, we can work together to find your peace. I am passionate about helping people find peace within themselves. I believe in a non-judgmental approach that gives you a space to feel supported as you grow. My practice is rooted in collaboration; I am here to guide you using my expertise, and you must be open to the process of rediscovering just how strong your roots can be.

I have worked in Mental Health for over 24 years, and I am passionate about empowering my clients. I have experience working with individuals and families through all stages of life. I particularly enjoy working with the LGBTQ community and senior citizens.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor as well as Licensed Addictions Counselor in the State of Montana. My passion in life is to support individuals who struggle with addiction and/or Mental Health Conditions or both. I practice with non-judgmental compassionate approaches while guiding individuals and their family's into a healthy recovery lifestyle. I am a firm believer that the answers to ones recovery comes from within the individual and my job is to be a solid, reliable support system while embarking on the recovery process and rising above life's hang ups.

Most individuals I see are looking for help on finding confidence, increasing happiness, and decreasing the control worry has over them. I work with people who feel constantly overwhelmed with not much time to focus on themselves. I really enjoy working with people who are seeking change in their life – related to career, social life, personal development, better relationships or are looking for a sense of peace within the chaos of life – but don’t know where to start or how to make positive changes happen. Often times they feel overwhelmed and stuck but want independence and freedom and a sense of belonging and connection.