Therapists in Gallatin County, MT

I am a EMDR and brainspotting practitioner and I am also a certified clinical hypnotherapist. I have studied energy work such as reiki. Much of my work experience has been working with individuals, adolescents, and those in crisis. I work often with depression and anxiety.

I work with individuals and couples. Sexuality consists of delightful spectrums from identities, relational systems and genders. Seeking exploration and connection as we cultivate a pleasure focus to create the relationships that you find meaningful and fulfilling. This is your therapeutic experience and I work to make it fit you. Specializing in gender related topics, sexual dysfunction, and relationships and intimacy, this journey is with curiosity offer practical interventions to move you toward the connection you are seeking!

As a Licensed marriage and family therapist I consider it an honor to journey with my clients as they establish goals, discover healing in a safe environment and gain greater control of their life. My core passion is providing discovery towards wholeness for people who have experienced trauma/stressor keeping them from living their best life. I have 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. I am a Certified Trauma and Crisis Specialist, EMDR Practitioner and holds expertise in treating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

NEW availability for online short term relationship counseling program called Real Dialogue/Dialogue Couples Therapy. Specializing in romantic/married partners, estranged adult children & their parents, adult siblings & colleagues/co-workers who find themselves mired in repetitive conflict without resolution. Learn how to resolve these issues with improved communication, better listening skills, and how to negotiate & compromise a resolution with respect. Gain a deeper understanding of yourself & each other and learn how to remain open & curious as your relationship continues to grow and evolve.

I work best with clients who want to build more meaningful lives. My work is based in helping people who feel unsatisfied or out of control to connect to themselves and move forward accordingly. The clients I work with often report feeling overwhelmed by their emotions, numb to their emotions, or some combination of the two. This emotional dysregulation tends to leave people feeling helpless or out of control; in therapy, I work together with clients to move toward a vibrant way of living and an understanding of the power they hold to shape their lives for the better.

My treatment focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. This is achieved by providing a neutral, safe space, listening to their stories, and customizing a treatment plan. I promise my clients I will be there every step of their journey. The goal is to help them grow from their struggles, heal from their pain, and move forward in their lives after looking inward, unpacking emotions and experiences, and ultimately seeing and understanding this time of their lives through a clearer lens.

Human development is a lifelong process, where each moment of life, every human being is in a state of personal evolution. By taking consideration of the bio-psycho-social, spiritual, and cultural factors that shape us, clients provide a unique perspective into their identity, as well as finding their place in the world. When events in life cause feelings of anxiety, extreme sadness, feeling stuck, or overwhelm it may become necessary to retrace, or reprocess these moments to develop resolution.

My group practice Bozeman Counseling Center has openings! Are you feeling stuck, confused, or just want things to be different in your life? Are you overwhelmed with life's challenges or unhappy in your relationships? Most people express similar sentiments at one point or another in their lives. We help people get unstuck, find solutions to problems, and facilitate the transformation of their relationships. Our role as your therapist is collaborative - to support you in your unique process of healing and growth. Sessions are interactive and we use effective, solutions focused tools that can lead to positive changes.

If you, an adolescent child or an adult family member is frustrated, hurting, fearful, discouraged or just at wits end, I bring respect, curiosity and a healing approach to help you. Together we will find ways to cope with and overcome the stresses, pains, obstacles and trauma of life. Your peace of mind is worth it. From personal pain, relationships, addiction and motivation to work-related issues, my approach to your needs focuses on your experiences, strengths and goals. My therapeutic approach is compassionate, collaborative, positive and direct. We can explore your needs & goals during an initial no-charge consultation session.

The goal of therapy for my clients is for me to help them, help themselves, through whatever struggle they are going through. The ideal client will want to attend therapy consistently and be motivated to problem solve their needs which are unique to them. The goal is for the identified client to optimize their functioning by learning effective coping skills to manage their identified difficulties. I believe that learning and using coping skills, changing thinking patterns and processing struggles is helpful for my client(s) to learn and walk through in this process. I continue to engage in training to better treat clients.

Our systems – from our own bodies to the family and societal systems of which we are a part – are incredibly resourceful and complex. They carry templates and memories of past emboided and inter-generational experiences. And while our systems are adaptive and responsive, sometimes their best attempts at solving life’s challenges fall flat. In some cases, particularly where there has been acute or developmental trauma, old templates provoke pernicious repetitions – such as immobility in behaviors/relationships, or replacement of one unhelpful behavior/relationship for another equally unsatisfactory one.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with a Master of Social Work degree from NC State University. I support clients from all backgrounds in learning their worth, empowering their voices, and strengthening their relationships. I am here to challenge the stigma that feelings equal weakness with the intention of reducing shame in seeking mental health treatment. I’m a proud member of the LGBTQA+ community and practice gender-affirming care with a feminist lens. Throughout my undergraduate degree in social work, I became passionate about advocacy for abused and neglected children and completed an internship with GAL/CASA.

I believe that people have a natural capacity to learn new ways to navigate their life, even when their life feels stuck. I work with people who are experiencing a broad base of issues, including anxiety, life transitions, and unresolved trauma. I offer a secure environment where you can explore at a pace that works for you. This work has a way of inviting our being into the world and letting us live more fully.

Would you like to be really listened to, with powerful empathy and compassion? I offer individual therapy for adults and adolescents. I provide individuals struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, loss, post-traumatic stress disorder, and self-esteem a safe place to slow down, get to know, and learn how to care for your deepest self. I can help you learn to relate to difficult emotions and aspects of yourself in ways that support your growth toward the most relaxed, self-accepting, joyful you. I am gender affirming and sex and body positive.

We do not view neurodiversity (ADHD, autism, and bipolar disorder) as an illness or a disorder to be cured or removed. Instead, we view it as an evolutionary adaptation that served essential roles in the growth and development of human civilization. We believe that much of the dysfunction our clients experience is due to having to navigate environments that are not built for them, instead of any inherent deficits within them.

We were all teenagers once, and can often recall struggles, such as bullying, depression, anxiety, and fears during adolescence. Many of my clients struggle with the daily challenges of being a young person in this world. I know that the parents also struggle and I provide support for the children, and families. I also see adults and I'm happy to provide trauma based therapy to anyone aged 12 and up. My passion is to help others to grow and change in a way that complements the type of life that they want to live, rather than what they are currently struggling with. I would be delighted to be a part of your counseling journey.

I believe people are born good and have an innate drive to constantly do better. I also believe when things happen in our lives that prevent us from reaching that potential, we may need gentle guidance to help us reach the potential we desire. Working together, we will strive to find the ways that will individually suit you to help you reach your personal goals. Having worked with individuals from age 7 to 90, couples, individuals, families, and groups, there is a need for diversity in counseling in order to meet each person where they are.

As a therapist deeply committed to supporting both individuals and couples, I am driven by a passion for helping people navigate the complexities of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. I understand that these struggles can deeply affect not only your own well-being but also the health of your relationships. In my practice, I prioritize creating a safe, nurturing environment where you and your partner can explore your emotional landscapes with vulnerability and authenticity. I believe that every relationship has the potential to heal and grow, even in the face of significant challenges.

I feel Shannon L. Adler said it best "Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” It takes courage to reach out for support! My focus is working with individuals that are being impacted by self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life changes, and trauma. I offer a client centered, compassionate, down-to-earth, strength-based approach to assist you in finding the best path forward.