In Person Therapists in Columbia Falls, MT

I want to help others because I care about people, and I love what I do for that very reason. I, and if you would like my therapy canine Ronin, are excited to meet and work with you to help you achieve your goals. I received my Masters of Social Work in 2014 and I am licensed to practice with my LCSW. I specialize in cognitive/thought processes as well as behavioral issues.

Please Note: In my general practice I specially see clients ages 4-17. My specialties include working with children and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related reactions and symptoms, attachment difficulties, self harming, adjustment issues, and school difficulties that include peer and teacher conflicts, learning disabilities or differences. One area of particular interest that I have is working with children and teens in the foster care system, families providing foster care, and families that have grown or are growing through adoption.

A Therapist, Coach, Guide. Julie is a licensed therapist, trained in multiple holistic healing methods such as Somatic therapy, Equine and animal Assisted Therapies, Energy Healing, Hypnosis and Meditation. She incorporates therapeutic movement, animals, oils, drumming and and singing bowls to assist you in your journey. Julie offers adult wellness and therapeutic coaching experiences for individuals, couples, corporate groups and for retreats. Limited availability, local and distance sessions available. We offer equine assisted learning for children as well which Julie oversees.

Does your heart hurt? Have you lost a loved one to death or divorce and your mourning feels unbearable? Grief and loss also comes from relocating, breaking up with a significant other, fired from a job, a broken friendship, a pet dying, abusive childhood, or substance abuse. Grief can feel heavy and numbing. You may feel anxiety, anger, depression and are isolating. Self-medicating through alcohol and drugs is common, too. Negative emotions are balled up and difficult to untangle alone. Do you want to move through the journey of grief into a place where it feels "more normal"?

My focus has been helping teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationships, and substance abuse. I can also help guide families with parenting and school challenges like ADHD, learning differences, and behavior issues. I respect personal values and strive for an open-minded, practical approach to counseling. With experience in outpatient, inpatient, and school settings, I combine my clinical experience with my genuine love of getting to know people.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or anxious? Maybe you are struggling in your relationships and want to feel more connected with others. Maybe you are someone who wants to learn more about yourself and how you interact with the world around you. Everyone has struggles that are unique to them and their past experiences. Therapy can help you view difficult issues from a different perspective. A new perspective can help you change patterns and solve problems differently, leading you to feel more comfortable in your day-to-day life.

Therapy is a cooperative journey forward. Therapy is a process of knowing ourselves in full honesty and understanding our connection with self and others. Trauma, depression and anxiety are common and none of us are immune. All of us have the potential to become strong in the spots where we feel weak, or as Hemingway put it, "The world breaks everyone, and afterword, many are strong in the broken places". The body and mind seek to heal, mend, and find balance. This is a natural process that needs cultivation to be brought to fruition.

My area of focus and specialty has been with adolescents. Through working with teens I inevitably work with their parents and I'm comfortable working with adults as well on their own issues. I can also be a guiding hand to help them improve their parenting skills with a Love and Logic approach. I'm experienced with complicated family systems and truly believe that creating change for a teen requires work from the entire family to help support that change. Teens are malleable and are very capable of change if given the proper support.

My approach with my clients is based on a pragmatic intuitive approach, customized to individual needs. My goal is to assist my clients in finding and tailoring tools to aid them in becoming the best person they can be on a daily basis. I strive to help individuals develop the strength to overcome interpersonal challenges, relational difficulties, and life crises. I believe that strong marriages and supportive families are vital to the ability to recover from personal crises and regain hope which can promote life-long change.

What do you want to do with your one wild and precious life? - Mary Oliver. Navigating the complexities of being human can be many things and yet life's challenges are often our greatest teachers. Throughout my life, I have had a profound love for people, adventure, the natural world, and commitment to soul work – supporting others on their own unique life journey. With compassion, curiosity, and courage, we will work alongside each other to help you pattern new, healthier ways of moving through the world and being in right relationship with self and others - grounded in heart, authenticity, and soul.

My approach is founded on building a strong client/therapist relationship and looking at all facets of one's life to discover opportunities for healing and growth. Particular focus is placed on identifying the false narratives that contribute to suffering and get in the way of our happiness and wellbeing. Mindfulness work, EFT, CBT and especially EMDR can be powerful tools in identifying these narratives and bringing about positive change.

Discover your life's destiny of grace. Accomplish the marriage transformation you seek. Acquire the communication skills and relationship answers you need. Fulfill the purpose you and your marriage were created for. Where there is pain you will find joy where there is despair hope and where there is darkness light. We look forward to serving you and extending the master's touch. Our love for Christ as a husband and wife counseling team is complemented by a passion for helping men, women and children in need.

I work to create a safe emotional space for clients to be able to open up to themselves and be honest with themselves on a deeper level. I never use shame or judgement to push clients into change. I work with my client where they are and who they are to help dismantle shame, family trauma, societal trauma, and unconscious motivations. I enjoy working within diversity, this includes all religions, races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexualities, genders, etc. If you are looking for a kind, accepting, and affirming space, my office may be right for you.

I believe that therapy is the client's personal journey where insight is created and processed to help enhance the client's life. My role as a therapist, is to provide unconditional regard, support, and another perspective as the client moves through their journey. I enjoy the variety of therapy that I can provide to adults, adolescents, and children through individual, family, and couples counseling.

Chrissy Boysen is a licensed therapist who has been providing therapeutic services in the Flathead Valley for the past 18 years. She has experience treating adolescents and adults who are struggling with issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, and family conflict. In her private practice, Chrissy works with individuals and families who are experiencing a range of emotional and mental health issues. She uses a variety of therapeutic techniques in her practice and works alongside clients to find relief from their present difficulties and gain greater confidence in themselves.

I believe that inside of all of us lives our ability to connect with all the tools and energy to live a powerful life. Sometimes things happen and we lose sight of that connection and it is necessary to work with someone to ask the tough questions and be an empathic witness on our courageous step into self-discovery. My goal is to empower you to call the inner pieces of yourself out of the shadows, give them a powerful, authentic voice and truly embrace them.

Sometimes life is about showing up and trying, even in the places where we struggle the most. Some of our work may be about your current life and the various problems or stressors that are troubling you. We will work together to explore why these troubles have presented themselves and find a way through them. Some of our work may also be about your formative years of childhood; love and how you have or have not been loved by the most influential people in your life (including yourself); how various thoughts/behaviors may be benefiting or hindering your life or finding your voice and having the ability to use it strongly but kindly.

I believe all individuals have the ability for monumental change and growth within themselves. My role is to provide a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that is targeted to meet my client's individual needs and strengths. I have empathy and respect for the individuals that I work with. I believe the relationship that we build provides the paths for working through whatever may be blocking growth.

I believe that each of us is a complete person with unique challenges, experiences, strengths, and opportunities for growth and change. A life that includes pain, mistakes, betrayal, or trauma is not a broken life or one less worthy of love or a better future. Everyone goes through times when we can benefit from an ally to walk alongside us, assist us in reaching our goals, or empower us to find our magic. My approach is one of acceptance and non-judgement for the person in front of me, creating a safe space for self-discovery. I am honored to have the privilege of my profession and I look forward to the journey with each client.