Female Therapists in Chouteau County, MT

I typically treat depression and anxiety along with questions of identity and existential concerns. My passion is helping you explore and discover your true self and your path forward in life. In my experience, we grow and thrive when we learn to have more kindness and compassion for ourselves. I am honored to continue helping clients to uproot unhelpful, self-sabotaging beliefs that hold them back from a more meaningful and enjoyable life.

Accepting New Clients Now! As a seasoned retired veteran, military spouse, and mother I can understand military culture and its challenges. I am a Social Work Licensed Candidate (SWLC) based in the heart of Montana. I bring a wealth of experience and empathy to my practice. My passion lies in working with adolescents to adults, as well as couples therapy. Guiding them through life's challenges and empowering them to become their best selves. With a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and an array of other therapeutic techniques, I tailor my approach to suit the unique needs of each individual.

You have taken the first step toward achieving your wellness goals, and I am so happy for you! Therapy can seem intimidating at first, but with my help, you can be on your way to living your best life quickly. I have been a licensed therapist for 25 years, and specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic health issues such as fibromyalgia. Because I hold a certification in Integrative Medicine, I can help you improve all aspects of wellness: social, spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health. I work with compassion and nonjudgement, and I look forward exploring your journey with you!

I serve Alaska and Montana clients virtually. People come to therapy seeking growth and healing. Many seek the benefits of more insight into themselves and their responses to their day to day lives. People seek relief from things like anxiety and depression, wanting to find another way to feel about themselves and their lives. I have a strong interest in working to support healing from trauma. For some trauma is the result of an isolated incident, for others trauma contributes to long-held patterns of thought and behavior that are no longer working well. I believe we are all able to grow, to experience relief, and to heal.

Life has challenges for everyone. Whether you are an individual trying to find direction for your life, relationships, career, or a couple who has found themselves on opposite ends of the couch or compromise, or are a family who is trying to adjust to changes in the family or ongoing challenges. It takes strength and bravery to ask for help; to sit in vulnerability and worry about judgement, acknowledge the shame and guilt, and fear it could only get worse.

Welcome to Big Sky Counseling, a compassionate space to move toward healing. Our primary areas of focus include OCD and related Anxiety Disorders (see below for details on expanded areas of support we offer) . We approach treatment by integrating structured ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), and CBT/ICBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to disrupt the obsessive-compulsive cycle and return to values-based living. We are currently scheduling new telehealth clients for folks residing in MT with Ashley Schwartzman, PCLC, under the clinical supervision of Kelli Smith, LCPC.

I've been a practicing counselor for over 17 years. I received my bachelor's degree in Sociology from California State University Fullerton, my master's degree from Montana State University in Marriage and Family Therapy, and my PhD from The University of Montana in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a 23-year member of the Montana Air National Guard. I specialize in the military/veteran community, first responders, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma, dissociative disorders, psychosomatic disorders, insomnia/sleep disorders, narcissistic abuse recovery, and spiritual abuse/high control group/cult recovery.

I trust you will be successful within your daily life practicing skills you develop through your therapeutic journey. Within a supportive environment, you can pursue your goals to help you succeed in living your life to the fullest. My goal is to create a safe and secure environment to develop a therapeutic relationship. I believe a therapeutic relationship is one of the most important steps of the treatment process. You will develop techniques and skills to help you succeed in your daily life along with developing and pursuing your goals. I believe being in the present moment is helpful within our daily lives.

Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck with a life change, loss or trauma? Are you desiring change and fearing it at the same time? When we go through life changes, loss or trauma we can get turned around and have a hard time finding our ground again. Sometimes we lose touch gradually, over years of not being seen or heard. Not feeling safe enough to speak our truth or be who we really are. This can show up as depression, anxiety, or feeling stuck and unable to trust ourselves. Sometimes it’s just a feeling of emptiness on the inside, even though things look good on the outside.

I believe that everyone has the capacity to heal and I will provide a space where you can feel safe to explore your feelings, thoughts, and experiences. In therapy, I will help facilitate self-discovery, acceptance, and personal growth in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. I recognize that everyone is different and each person has unique experiences that require different approaches to healing. I will help you tap into your own inner resources and find the solutions that work for you. Above all, I will walk with you, and hold space and hope for you, on your healing journey.

Have you been struggling with OCD, ongoing anxiety, phobias, or trauma symptoms that have become a barrier to connection and success? I love to work with those who experience anxiety, OCD, and trauma and strive to provide therapeutic support to get you where you want to be. I am currently only accepting telehealth clients.

Life can be painful. All of us experience struggles and have battles to face throughout our lives. You don’t have to do it alone though. We want to walk with you through these struggles, give you support, offer hope, and empower you on your journey of healing. Through a collaborative, focused approach designed to meet your specific needs, we can assist you in getting on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by assisting you in gaining new skills to utilize in building a more efficient and confident way of managing life’s challenges. Together, we can get you there.

On-line sessions only. No in person session available...Most likely, it took a lot of courage for you to arrive here. It requires bravery to open up to someone and be vulnerable. To say, “I need help,” is a tremendously vulnerable act. It might be hard to trust people or to risk opening up about your struggles. I get it. I'm here to make that process as seamless as possible. The more each of us reaches out for help, the more we normalize helping each other. I aim to create an atmosphere where you can be open about all your life experiences without judgment.

Rachelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Montana and North Dakota. Rachelle received her Master of Science degree in Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling in 2011. Since, she has augmented her experiences and specialties to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Positive Psychology, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and has completed doctoral training in Forensic Psychology. Rachelle is passionate about her work, and aims to provide individualized quality care from a client centered perspective.

Often people are searching for new ways to find their potential. Through counseling, I help people to explore, understand self limiting thinking and behaviors to live more meaningful and purposeful lives. I use an Eclectic therapeutic approach to serve each client's need to assist the process of working toward balance.

Emily Wish, LLC provides evidence-based and compassionate care for people struggling with eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. We treat children, adolescents, and adults, as well as provide support to those who love them. The courage and bravery that we witness on a daily basis inspires and fuels our passion. We live with the knowledge that our work is bigger than us and we absolutely love and honor that. We understand that the person we are treating is somebody's mother, father, daughter, son, wife, or husband and we vow to always know and acknowledge that.

"My approach is empowering, respectful, and creative to assist you in being in charge of change. My clinical experience includes individual, couple, and group counseling in institutional settings such as an inpatient substance abuse clinic, a college counseling center, psychiatric clinics, a community mental health center and private practice. I work with diverse populations across the globe and love travelling to engage with other cultures. My theoretical counseling approach is integrative and includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT, REBT, DBT), Existential Therapy, and Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy. I also integrate mindfulness and positive psychology to support your strengths."