Joy Clark Akin
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
301 S. 3rd St, Suite 103, Hamilton, MT 59840
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Life is challenging. Anyone may be overwhelmed by difficulties and begin to lose direction and hope. I am so glad that you have decided to take the first step and to reach out for help. I am an empathetic, person-centered therapist with a passion for life. I believe that each individual carries within the capacity to heal and to grow. I would like to help you to discover and nurture these seeds, and I will walk with you on your journey toward health, happiness, and purpose for your life. I offer 16 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with a wide variety of presenting issues.
My treatment approach is eclectic and based on client needs and preferences. Together we will arrive at treatment goals and then a plan for how to reach them. In my work with clients, I offer authenticity, empathy, humor, direct feedback, and emotional support. COMING SOON: EQUINE-ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY
I am available to listen, understand, and accept you where you are right now. I will walk with you on your journey to wholeness and joy. Call me today to schedule your first session. I look forward to working with you.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Allegiance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
- Cigna and Evernorth
- First Choice Health | FCH
- Medicaid
- Optum
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Joy Clark Akin
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Montana / 31493 Joy Clark Akin
- In Practice for 21 Years
- Certificate from University of Montana MSW / 2006
- Certificate from Walden University MS Psychology / 2013
- Attended Walden University, Graduated 2013
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Joy Clark Akin
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Depression
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Cancer
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Coping Skills
- Domestic Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (406) 361-2187
Joy Clark Akin
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Racial Justice Allied
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Interpersonal
- Jungian
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (406) 361-2187
Joy Clark Akin
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
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Joy Clark Akin
Counselor, MS, LCPC