Family Therapy in Missoula, MT
Karen G Strange
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, CSAT, CPTT, EMDR
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
As a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and co-founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sexual/porn addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, and the associated trauma from those behaviors. Because sexual/porn addiction impacts the entire family system, I am also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as I help partners navigate the emotional impact created by the problematic behaviors of their loved ones. I journey alongside my clients to help them create a new narrative for themselves so they can move forward.
As a Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and co-founder of the Center for Sexual and Relational Health, I specialize in helping individuals and couples struggling with sexual/porn addiction, compulsive sexual behaviors, infidelity, and the associated trauma from those behaviors. Because sexual/porn addiction impacts the entire family system, I am also a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist as I help partners navigate the emotional impact created by the problematic behaviors of their loved ones. I journey alongside my clients to help them create a new narrative for themselves so they can move forward.
Jennifer Carlson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSEd, SEP
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome. I seek to provide individuals and couples with an engaging and collaborative process. Aspiring to be curious and supportive as you identify & explore uncomfortable feelings, discordant self-beliefs, or painful relational dynamics that are keeping you from having more meaningful, enlivened, and loving connections to yourself and others. Navigating together, we will address areas, that may include love, family dynamics, internal conflict, issues of health, work, friendship, school, trauma, addiction, & loss. With couples' areas of exploration sex/intimacy, premarital counselling, financial issues, betrayal & fertility.
Welcome. I seek to provide individuals and couples with an engaging and collaborative process. Aspiring to be curious and supportive as you identify & explore uncomfortable feelings, discordant self-beliefs, or painful relational dynamics that are keeping you from having more meaningful, enlivened, and loving connections to yourself and others. Navigating together, we will address areas, that may include love, family dynamics, internal conflict, issues of health, work, friendship, school, trauma, addiction, & loss. With couples' areas of exploration sex/intimacy, premarital counselling, financial issues, betrayal & fertility.
I would love for you to reach out if you think I might be a fit for you or a family member.
Making the step to engage in therapy is vulnerable and takes courage. I believe the counseling space should be safe and nonjudgmental. I engage counseling with a person-centered approach, you are the expert on yourself. I see each human as uniquely designed and therefore I do not see counseling as "one size fits all." With taking time to hear your story and build trust with you, I know that change can occur. I welcome you to find a place that holds both security and growth that might feel uncomfortable. With curiosity, compassion and an open mind, we can make this space beneficial for you.
I would love for you to reach out if you think I might be a fit for you or a family member.
Making the step to engage in therapy is vulnerable and takes courage. I believe the counseling space should be safe and nonjudgmental. I engage counseling with a person-centered approach, you are the expert on yourself. I see each human as uniquely designed and therefore I do not see counseling as "one size fits all." With taking time to hear your story and build trust with you, I know that change can occur. I welcome you to find a place that holds both security and growth that might feel uncomfortable. With curiosity, compassion and an open mind, we can make this space beneficial for you.
Megan Bailey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DBH, LCSW, LMFT, LAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59801
As a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed addiction counselor I hope to leverage my experience and education to find a solution to help meet your individualized goals and needs.
If you are a human being who is struggling with "human stuff" I might be the therapist for you. I have been practicing for over 15 years and I am very interested in finding solutions that work for my patients as opposed to a "one size fits all approach". I have a strong background treating depression, anxiety, complex traumas, neuro-diverse individuals, and folks struggling with substance use disorders.
As a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed addiction counselor I hope to leverage my experience and education to find a solution to help meet your individualized goals and needs.
If you are a human being who is struggling with "human stuff" I might be the therapist for you. I have been practicing for over 15 years and I am very interested in finding solutions that work for my patients as opposed to a "one size fits all approach". I have a strong background treating depression, anxiety, complex traumas, neuro-diverse individuals, and folks struggling with substance use disorders.
Counseling brings you one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered. As a solution-focused counselor, my goal is to help you achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs and lead a life worth celebrating. Individual and family counseling sessions are provided in a confidential, safe and professional setting. Together we will explore ways for you to reach your potential and live an emotionally healthy life. I have over 15 years' experience working in a variety of settings. I work with individuals referred by families, employers, professional assistance programs, attorneys, social agencies and the legal system.
Counseling brings you one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered. As a solution-focused counselor, my goal is to help you achieve and maintain abstinence from alcohol or drugs and lead a life worth celebrating. Individual and family counseling sessions are provided in a confidential, safe and professional setting. Together we will explore ways for you to reach your potential and live an emotionally healthy life. I have over 15 years' experience working in a variety of settings. I work with individuals referred by families, employers, professional assistance programs, attorneys, social agencies and the legal system.
John Myers
Clinical Social Worker License Candidate, MSW, MFA, SWLC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59804
I have helped many people with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and self-advocacy. What does this look like? Depression can look like lack of motivation, lethargy, a feeling of blah. Anxiety looks like an inability to sleep well, excessive worry, restlessness. If you have a history of dissociation PTSD might be the cause. This is common in folks with family histories of trauma. So where do we go from here? Therapy with me looks like you and I sitting down to figure out your goals, and then heading that way together. I especially enjoy working with couples and those with histories of addiction. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming!
I have helped many people with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, trauma, and self-advocacy. What does this look like? Depression can look like lack of motivation, lethargy, a feeling of blah. Anxiety looks like an inability to sleep well, excessive worry, restlessness. If you have a history of dissociation PTSD might be the cause. This is common in folks with family histories of trauma. So where do we go from here? Therapy with me looks like you and I sitting down to figure out your goals, and then heading that way together. I especially enjoy working with couples and those with histories of addiction. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming!
King Family Behavioral Health-Jennifer Dodson LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
King Family Behavioral Health provides a safe space where you can be authentic and begin the healing process.
PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression are real. King Family Behavioral Health is a safe space to identify a healing path and new skills to address the symptoms of these and many other mental health struggles impacting your life and relationships. If you are ready to create a change, we are here to help!
King Family Behavioral Health provides a safe space where you can be authentic and begin the healing process.
PTSD, Anxiety, and Depression are real. King Family Behavioral Health is a safe space to identify a healing path and new skills to address the symptoms of these and many other mental health struggles impacting your life and relationships. If you are ready to create a change, we are here to help!
Brooke Beighle
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCLC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, ERP, and IFS while utilizing attachment, existential, feminist, and family systems theories.
Now accepting new clients! I am part the Montana DBT Associates group practice and specialize in working with teens and adults. As a trauma-informed and person-centered counselor, I work with people who seek relief from relationship anxiety, existential crises, identity confusion, and self-worth issues. I support my clients to learn adaptive coping skills, foster self-determination, and establish inner security; I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
I draw from evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, ERP, and IFS while utilizing attachment, existential, feminist, and family systems theories.
Now accepting new clients! I am part the Montana DBT Associates group practice and specialize in working with teens and adults. As a trauma-informed and person-centered counselor, I work with people who seek relief from relationship anxiety, existential crises, identity confusion, and self-worth issues. I support my clients to learn adaptive coping skills, foster self-determination, and establish inner security; I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.
I work from a strength based approach believing that each individual and family is resilient and has the ability to reach for their potential and healing. I believe counseling is an opportunity to better define your desires for self, values, beliefs, goals and ultimately move towards the healthiest version of you. I work with youth, teens and adults with depression/anxiety/trauma & grief and find that as you increase your ability to manage and integrate these experiences into daily living, healing happens.
I work from a strength based approach believing that each individual and family is resilient and has the ability to reach for their potential and healing. I believe counseling is an opportunity to better define your desires for self, values, beliefs, goals and ultimately move towards the healthiest version of you. I work with youth, teens and adults with depression/anxiety/trauma & grief and find that as you increase your ability to manage and integrate these experiences into daily living, healing happens.
I am passionate about helping you overcome barriers of the past and present that impact you today. Burdens of trauma can impact relationships, work life, and how you see yourself in the world. I believe you are doing the best you can and you have within yourself great strengths I want to build on. What ever you've been through, there is a path to heal. I work with military families, couples, adults, and teens with various challenges. I'm licensed in WA, ID & MT and am an approved supervisor in ID and WA. I provide private pay for family/reunification therapy.
I am passionate about helping you overcome barriers of the past and present that impact you today. Burdens of trauma can impact relationships, work life, and how you see yourself in the world. I believe you are doing the best you can and you have within yourself great strengths I want to build on. What ever you've been through, there is a path to heal. I work with military families, couples, adults, and teens with various challenges. I'm licensed in WA, ID & MT and am an approved supervisor in ID and WA. I provide private pay for family/reunification therapy.
Adam Finley, FCS Interventions, LLC
Pre-Licensed Professional, LICSWA, MSW, CIP, AIS
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
With an initial consultation, I help the family evaluate their needs and determine the best method of intervention.
We specialize in guiding families struggling with addiction recover. Families turn to us when they have run out of ideas to help a family member struggling with addiction and/or alcoholism. My own personal and professional experience has led me to what I am most passionate about. I work with families from the pre-intervention and treatment planning to ongoing family case management. Families become empowered to create healthy changes in themselves. This behavior supports the identified loved one with an opportunity to get help.
With an initial consultation, I help the family evaluate their needs and determine the best method of intervention.
We specialize in guiding families struggling with addiction recover. Families turn to us when they have run out of ideas to help a family member struggling with addiction and/or alcoholism. My own personal and professional experience has led me to what I am most passionate about. I work with families from the pre-intervention and treatment planning to ongoing family case management. Families become empowered to create healthy changes in themselves. This behavior supports the identified loved one with an opportunity to get help.
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Destiny Devine
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
Hello and welcome! I’m Destiny a clinical therapist who's devoted to supporting individuals and their loved ones struggling with major life transitions, and life changing events. My focus as a therapist is to provide care and treatment for vulnerable and underserved populations in Montana. I truly love working with everyone and appreciate what makes us all unique. We all deserve to have a non-judgmental, safe space to feel supported and welcomed. I utilize a client and family centered approach to empower my clients to achieve individual success and self-compassion where care in our small community may be lacking.
Hello and welcome! I’m Destiny a clinical therapist who's devoted to supporting individuals and their loved ones struggling with major life transitions, and life changing events. My focus as a therapist is to provide care and treatment for vulnerable and underserved populations in Montana. I truly love working with everyone and appreciate what makes us all unique. We all deserve to have a non-judgmental, safe space to feel supported and welcomed. I utilize a client and family centered approach to empower my clients to achieve individual success and self-compassion where care in our small community may be lacking.
I practice from a compassionate frame within person- and family-centered therapy, creating a safe and affirming space where clients can freely explore their experiences without judgement.
Everyone can benefit from space to process and move through experiences that are causing them distress or pain. I work with clients who are seeking compassionate, safe, and affirming space where we can decide together what mental health supports would be most beneficial to bring about desired change.
I practice from a compassionate frame within person- and family-centered therapy, creating a safe and affirming space where clients can freely explore their experiences without judgement.
Everyone can benefit from space to process and move through experiences that are causing them distress or pain. I work with clients who are seeking compassionate, safe, and affirming space where we can decide together what mental health supports would be most beneficial to bring about desired change.
Years later, family system of intimacy has surpassed other more limited models of marriage such as the Gottman communication and attachment approaches.
Julie is one of the most insightful, caring counselors showing keen insight into matters of love, affairs, childhood sexual abuse, with a big-hearted approach to heal emotional and physical scars of childhood and victimization. With couples, Julie encourages loving with abandon from a position of personal strength and solid self. She relies as much on 34 years marriage as she does on system interventions and textbook solutions. She is also talented counseling those with issues stemming from chronic diseases like diabetes, MS, and other auto-immune conditions. Julie loves counseling women ready to use kindhearted assertiveness.
Years later, family system of intimacy has surpassed other more limited models of marriage such as the Gottman communication and attachment approaches.
Julie is one of the most insightful, caring counselors showing keen insight into matters of love, affairs, childhood sexual abuse, with a big-hearted approach to heal emotional and physical scars of childhood and victimization. With couples, Julie encourages loving with abandon from a position of personal strength and solid self. She relies as much on 34 years marriage as she does on system interventions and textbook solutions. She is also talented counseling those with issues stemming from chronic diseases like diabetes, MS, and other auto-immune conditions. Julie loves counseling women ready to use kindhearted assertiveness.
Contact me to learn the ways I can help you, your family, or your child find a new way forward.
I'm an attachment therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families thrive through bettering their relationships.
Contact me to learn the ways I can help you, your family, or your child find a new way forward.
I'm an attachment therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families thrive through bettering their relationships.
I strive to alleviate human suffering through the practice of evidence-based interventions that support resiliency, adaptation, flexibility, and emotional and behavioral regulation in the context of family and culture.
My clinical focus is helping people adjust to life transitions, recover from trauma, overcome emotional distress, and learn new behaviors to cope. I am a Veteran, and have provided counseling services to military members and their families for 20 years. My education is based on an understanding of neuroscience and the human systems it supports such as language, attachment, cognition, and behavior. I am considerate of culture, identity, and intersectionality. I utilize Systemic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Attachment, Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution-Focused interventions to reach client goals.
I strive to alleviate human suffering through the practice of evidence-based interventions that support resiliency, adaptation, flexibility, and emotional and behavioral regulation in the context of family and culture.
My clinical focus is helping people adjust to life transitions, recover from trauma, overcome emotional distress, and learn new behaviors to cope. I am a Veteran, and have provided counseling services to military members and their families for 20 years. My education is based on an understanding of neuroscience and the human systems it supports such as language, attachment, cognition, and behavior. I am considerate of culture, identity, and intersectionality. I utilize Systemic, Cognitive, Behavioral, Attachment, Family Systems, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, and Solution-Focused interventions to reach client goals.
I have 15+ years of direct social work experience working in a variety of settings to include; women's health, family preservation, foster care and adoption, home health hospice, cancer prevention/treatment, and homelessness.
St. John's United Family Services is here for you! We are a small, personal, family oriented, non-profit agency. We have experience and specialized training in; adoption and foster care, family planning, grief/loss, attachment, healthy communication and relationship dynamics. St. John's United Family Services provides healing, meaning, and purpose every day for every age.
I have 15+ years of direct social work experience working in a variety of settings to include; women's health, family preservation, foster care and adoption, home health hospice, cancer prevention/treatment, and homelessness.
St. John's United Family Services is here for you! We are a small, personal, family oriented, non-profit agency. We have experience and specialized training in; adoption and foster care, family planning, grief/loss, attachment, healthy communication and relationship dynamics. St. John's United Family Services provides healing, meaning, and purpose every day for every age.
I have provided Art Therapy and counseling services in domestic violence shelters, residential treatment centers, homeless shelters, primary care facilities, and in-home family services through the courts' systems.
Nesting Communities Counseling and Art Therapy PLLC is about creating community and a safe space for art-making, trauma work, and process through open-ended counseling. I have a passion for helping children and adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, generational trauma. I am able to currently provide individual sessions in my office or telehealth. I would love getting to know you and working with you.
I have provided Art Therapy and counseling services in domestic violence shelters, residential treatment centers, homeless shelters, primary care facilities, and in-home family services through the courts' systems.
Nesting Communities Counseling and Art Therapy PLLC is about creating community and a safe space for art-making, trauma work, and process through open-ended counseling. I have a passion for helping children and adults who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, generational trauma. I am able to currently provide individual sessions in my office or telehealth. I would love getting to know you and working with you.
Christine King
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSc, PsyD, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59803
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
A broken heart. It is what finally brings many people to counseling. If you have experienced a traumatic event, it is likely that most of your relationships have been affected. Some may be estranged or have ended. The pain of the original trauma compounds with each loss: relationships, jobs, motivation to participate in activities you used to enjoy. Perhaps your health has suffered.
I offer individual, couples and family therapy.
A broken heart. It is what finally brings many people to counseling. If you have experienced a traumatic event, it is likely that most of your relationships have been affected. Some may be estranged or have ended. The pain of the original trauma compounds with each loss: relationships, jobs, motivation to participate in activities you used to enjoy. Perhaps your health has suffered.
Andrea Strizich, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
With youth, I serve those affected by family and school conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, grief, LBGTQI youth.
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
With youth, I serve those affected by family and school conflicts, trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, grief, LBGTQI youth.
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.