Therapists for Teens in Gallatin Gateway, MT
Julie works with children, teenagers, adults, families and couples seeking counseling. Julie aligns with the theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy and believes that emotion is the body's expression of need. Exploration of triggers and behaviors related to emotion allow the client to begin to better understand themselves and how they relate to others. Connection and comfort are key to feeling safe and loved and in having a sense of belonging. Identifying emotions, learning to experience the emotion, and gaining awareness of what emotions arise are steps in accepting the given of life, being vulnerable, and sustaining connection.
Julie works with children, teenagers, adults, families and couples seeking counseling. Julie aligns with the theory of Emotionally Focused Therapy and believes that emotion is the body's expression of need. Exploration of triggers and behaviors related to emotion allow the client to begin to better understand themselves and how they relate to others. Connection and comfort are key to feeling safe and loved and in having a sense of belonging. Identifying emotions, learning to experience the emotion, and gaining awareness of what emotions arise are steps in accepting the given of life, being vulnerable, and sustaining connection.
Sarah Marsh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
I specialize in supporting family dynamics and attachment challenges. Many times, parents and children experience disruptions in their attachment, leading to changes in their family dynamics that can have a profound impact on their physical and mental health. The primary goal of our sessions is to reestablish more secure family patterns where attachment and caregiving responses become more effective and emotional bonds are repaired. My mission is to help families thrive by providing the tools and guidance necessary to build strong, lasting connections that foster overall well-being.
I specialize in supporting family dynamics and attachment challenges. Many times, parents and children experience disruptions in their attachment, leading to changes in their family dynamics that can have a profound impact on their physical and mental health. The primary goal of our sessions is to reestablish more secure family patterns where attachment and caregiving responses become more effective and emotional bonds are repaired. My mission is to help families thrive by providing the tools and guidance necessary to build strong, lasting connections that foster overall well-being.
Josh Timothy Baker
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
My mentor said to me: “we get there together.” This means that we need one another to go the distance. Grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, relational conflicts or any number of other challenges can lead to feeling disconnected, distressed, or ashamed. I aim to provide an empathetic presence to provide support, healthy reflection, and hope as we find healthy change to pursue. Counseling can be proactive too (before our crisis). If you are interested in understanding yourself better, developing healthy coping skills, exploring your beliefs, or strengthening your relational skills I would love to partner with you.
My mentor said to me: “we get there together.” This means that we need one another to go the distance. Grief, anxiety, trauma, depression, relational conflicts or any number of other challenges can lead to feeling disconnected, distressed, or ashamed. I aim to provide an empathetic presence to provide support, healthy reflection, and hope as we find healthy change to pursue. Counseling can be proactive too (before our crisis). If you are interested in understanding yourself better, developing healthy coping skills, exploring your beliefs, or strengthening your relational skills I would love to partner with you.
Julia Heron Braccini
Counselor, MS, MiT, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
I work to strengthen mental wellness and treat conditions that contribute to unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In therapy you will be invited to explore what is not working for you and find new ways to cope and manage. My belief is people often get stuck because of what is happening outside of their conscious awareness. I use current research and brain science to facilitate healing. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. I am engaged in 20+ hours of continuing education each year through professional conferences and trainings.
I work to strengthen mental wellness and treat conditions that contribute to unwanted thoughts, feelings and behaviors. In therapy you will be invited to explore what is not working for you and find new ways to cope and manage. My belief is people often get stuck because of what is happening outside of their conscious awareness. I use current research and brain science to facilitate healing. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction. I am engaged in 20+ hours of continuing education each year through professional conferences and trainings.
Our therapists treat individuals, couples, families, teens and children.
You can book your first session on my website. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with couples who are looking to repair a damaged relationship, find greater emotional and physical intimacy, and achieve healthier conflict resolution. I work exclusively from an Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) perspective, which is based on the human need for attachment and intimacy. For detailed information about the work I do, please visit my Instagram account, The Secure Relationship, where I maintain an educational account for relationships to people around the globe (over 1million followers).
Our therapists treat individuals, couples, families, teens and children.
You can book your first session on my website. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I work with couples who are looking to repair a damaged relationship, find greater emotional and physical intimacy, and achieve healthier conflict resolution. I work exclusively from an Emotion Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT) perspective, which is based on the human need for attachment and intimacy. For detailed information about the work I do, please visit my Instagram account, The Secure Relationship, where I maintain an educational account for relationships to people around the globe (over 1million followers).
Maggie Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
Not accepting new clients
On Maternity Leave until January 2025: I became a therapist to help others find the path not taken. I believe that your growth is an adventure, not a burden. When we approach our lives and loved ones through the lens of discovery, we give ourselves and others permission to be imperfect. We can accept that we may not have the skills needed to have the relationships that we want, and we can strive to learn them. There should be no shame in saying, “I do not know”. Do you know how to comfort yourself when you are disappointed? Do you know how to support someone that is struggling? Do you know how to care for someone who is hurting?
On Maternity Leave until January 2025: I became a therapist to help others find the path not taken. I believe that your growth is an adventure, not a burden. When we approach our lives and loved ones through the lens of discovery, we give ourselves and others permission to be imperfect. We can accept that we may not have the skills needed to have the relationships that we want, and we can strive to learn them. There should be no shame in saying, “I do not know”. Do you know how to comfort yourself when you are disappointed? Do you know how to support someone that is struggling? Do you know how to care for someone who is hurting?
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I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each child, teen, and family.
I am Kristi Lahusen, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (PLPC), working under supervision with Mark Knox, LMFT. With a background in mental health, fitness, nutrition, and a commitment to fostering overall wellbeing, I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and their families on their path towards growth, healing, and resilience. I hold a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University where I honed my skills in psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and counseling techniques and interventions.
I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs and goals of each child, teen, and family.
I am Kristi Lahusen, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (PLPC), working under supervision with Mark Knox, LMFT. With a background in mental health, fitness, nutrition, and a commitment to fostering overall wellbeing, I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and their families on their path towards growth, healing, and resilience. I hold a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University where I honed my skills in psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and counseling techniques and interventions.
Becky Johnston
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59718
Waitlist for new clients
Working with you or your teen on a journey toward healing and personal growth will be a privilege.
Do you feel overwhelmed by waves of anxiety, alone in your depression, or worried about the future? You want things to change but don’t know where to start or if change is even possible. Whatever your reason for seeking support, I am committed to providing a judgment-free environment where you can explore experiences, gain insight, and strengthen emotional regulation. Your safety, trust, and comfort are top priorities.
Working with you or your teen on a journey toward healing and personal growth will be a privilege.
Do you feel overwhelmed by waves of anxiety, alone in your depression, or worried about the future? You want things to change but don’t know where to start or if change is even possible. Whatever your reason for seeking support, I am committed to providing a judgment-free environment where you can explore experiences, gain insight, and strengthen emotional regulation. Your safety, trust, and comfort are top priorities.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I believe behavior is communication. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to understand you, a child, or a teen is communicating. By creating a judgement free space and empowering the client, I aim to engage adults, children, and teens in centering themselves, processing their experiences, and advocating for their needs. I also have experience working with people impacted by disabilities and systemic trauma.
Currently Accepting New Clients. I believe behavior is communication. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to understand you, a child, or a teen is communicating. By creating a judgement free space and empowering the client, I aim to engage adults, children, and teens in centering themselves, processing their experiences, and advocating for their needs. I also have experience working with people impacted by disabilities and systemic trauma.
Evan Center
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Bozeman, MT 59715 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Not connecting with your teen or young adult? Feel at a loss as a parent? Family feels off kilter? Nothing you've tried seems to work? After many years of working with teens and their families, Evan has found that the best way to help kids is to help parents. If you are interested in getting the support you need to help your child, Evan is the person to call. She works with Parents, Couples, Divorced and/or Blended Families, and Single Parents to support them in supporting their child of any age (from babies to young adults) through episodes of anxiety, stress, sadness, or trauma.
Not connecting with your teen or young adult? Feel at a loss as a parent? Family feels off kilter? Nothing you've tried seems to work? After many years of working with teens and their families, Evan has found that the best way to help kids is to help parents. If you are interested in getting the support you need to help your child, Evan is the person to call. She works with Parents, Couples, Divorced and/or Blended Families, and Single Parents to support them in supporting their child of any age (from babies to young adults) through episodes of anxiety, stress, sadness, or trauma.
Amanda M Behrendt
Counselor, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bozeman, MT 59715
Waitlist for new clients
I have experience working with parents and caregivers in the perinatal period, adults and adolescents in outpatient facilities and schools, and adolescents in inpatient/residential facilities.
Hi I am Amanda Behrendt, formerly Amanda Crawford. My life's journey has led me here to a career in helping others. I graduated from Montana State University with a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. My ideal client would be an adolescent or an adult who is ready to make changes or a parent/caregiver or soon to be parent who may be struggling with all of the challenges of parenthood. Counseling is a partnership but can only result in growth if the client is ready to make changes and is ready to allow for growth to occur.
I have experience working with parents and caregivers in the perinatal period, adults and adolescents in outpatient facilities and schools, and adolescents in inpatient/residential facilities.
Hi I am Amanda Behrendt, formerly Amanda Crawford. My life's journey has led me here to a career in helping others. I graduated from Montana State University with a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. My ideal client would be an adolescent or an adult who is ready to make changes or a parent/caregiver or soon to be parent who may be struggling with all of the challenges of parenthood. Counseling is a partnership but can only result in growth if the client is ready to make changes and is ready to allow for growth to occur.
If your child is a pre teen or teen, the principles of No-Drama Discipline and Family Systems Trauma Therapy can help you create a healthy, joyful, and calmer family environment.
Note: I am currently taking new individual or couples clients for telehealth only. Please visit my web site www.bigskyfamilytherapy.com for more information.
If your child is a pre teen or teen, the principles of No-Drama Discipline and Family Systems Trauma Therapy can help you create a healthy, joyful, and calmer family environment.
Note: I am currently taking new individual or couples clients for telehealth only. Please visit my web site www.bigskyfamilytherapy.com for more information.
My education and life experience have prepared me to help others who are experiencing emotional pain and distress. I work with male or female, adolescent and adult clients who desire transformation in their lives. I offer empathy, understanding, and support without judgment.
My education and life experience have prepared me to help others who are experiencing emotional pain and distress. I work with male or female, adolescent and adult clients who desire transformation in their lives. I offer empathy, understanding, and support without judgment.
I work with adults, teens & college students for 8 years.
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.
I work with adults, teens & college students for 8 years.
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.
My career path to mental health has been a windy road, but the one constant has been my work and engagement with youth and adolescents in a variety of settings.
Let's be honest, most of us wouldn't go back to our adolescent years even if someone paid us to do so. Growing up is hard and life throws a lot at children, teens, and young adults. It is not uncommon to feel many conflicting ways about adolescence (and often times many conflicting ways at once). The things we face as we grow up impact our ability to engage, succeed, and feel accepted in our family life, our friend and peer circles, and in our academic sphere. It is my distinct honor to work with adolescents as they navigate some of the toughest years of life.
My career path to mental health has been a windy road, but the one constant has been my work and engagement with youth and adolescents in a variety of settings.
Let's be honest, most of us wouldn't go back to our adolescent years even if someone paid us to do so. Growing up is hard and life throws a lot at children, teens, and young adults. It is not uncommon to feel many conflicting ways about adolescence (and often times many conflicting ways at once). The things we face as we grow up impact our ability to engage, succeed, and feel accepted in our family life, our friend and peer circles, and in our academic sphere. It is my distinct honor to work with adolescents as they navigate some of the toughest years of life.
Whether you are an individual, couple, family, or teen, reach out to me at Center Counseling to schedule a meeting.
Do you question the relationship you're in? Do you wonder why conflict sometimes feels so difficult? Does it sometimes feel like there are patterns there that you just can't see or understand, but that maybe if you could, they wouldn't have to continue? Sometimes we reach a point where we are ready for change; where what we have been doing in our life and in our relationships, doesn’t feel good anymore. I will help you get clear on what the patterns are AND where they come from and how to shift them.
Whether you are an individual, couple, family, or teen, reach out to me at Center Counseling to schedule a meeting.
Do you question the relationship you're in? Do you wonder why conflict sometimes feels so difficult? Does it sometimes feel like there are patterns there that you just can't see or understand, but that maybe if you could, they wouldn't have to continue? Sometimes we reach a point where we are ready for change; where what we have been doing in our life and in our relationships, doesn’t feel good anymore. I will help you get clear on what the patterns are AND where they come from and how to shift them.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth appointments. I work with adults experiencing difficulties due to effects from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and changing life circumstances. My approach is to honor each individual where they are while helping them explore the root of difficult emotions and unwanted behavior or relationship patterns.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person or telehealth appointments. I work with adults experiencing difficulties due to effects from trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, and changing life circumstances. My approach is to honor each individual where they are while helping them explore the root of difficult emotions and unwanted behavior or relationship patterns.
Life transitions, the demands of running a family, raising kids, a high pressure and stressful job, money concerns, and children’s needs can all erode the time and energy you have to put into your relationship. Life and relationships can be tough. What is needed to make it work often feels overwhelming, unclear, and giving up may seem like the only alternative. We need connection. We need love. We need a path. Without it, the inevitable challenges of life become incredibly difficult. But right now, you might not be thinking that.
Life transitions, the demands of running a family, raising kids, a high pressure and stressful job, money concerns, and children’s needs can all erode the time and energy you have to put into your relationship. Life and relationships can be tough. What is needed to make it work often feels overwhelming, unclear, and giving up may seem like the only alternative. We need connection. We need love. We need a path. Without it, the inevitable challenges of life become incredibly difficult. But right now, you might not be thinking that.
Our work together will focus on gaining a deep understanding of what it is like to be you, sifting through strengths, challenges, and the simple (yet ever complex) state of being human. I believe that everyone has intrinsic worth, no matter where they are on their journey, and I'm here to help you find that within, while sifting through the uncomfortable parts of life that may be getting in your way. Whether your personal challenges are relationships, work, or simply living, I will help you discover your own way to be at peace in the world, regardless of what that path may look like.
Our work together will focus on gaining a deep understanding of what it is like to be you, sifting through strengths, challenges, and the simple (yet ever complex) state of being human. I believe that everyone has intrinsic worth, no matter where they are on their journey, and I'm here to help you find that within, while sifting through the uncomfortable parts of life that may be getting in your way. Whether your personal challenges are relationships, work, or simply living, I will help you discover your own way to be at peace in the world, regardless of what that path may look like.
What would it be like to be able to say no and not have it come with a side of guilt? A life where you only say yes to the tasks, responsibilities, and people that matter most to you? I’ve been there and I can help. I work to help people who struggle to set healthy boundaries with people in their lives, or often need to feel angry or frustrated before they are able to say “no”. This process of learning often feels difficult and one of my passions is helping people identify what is keeping them stuck in the old patterns, discover what they value and who they want to be, then commit to achieving a life that feels worth living.
What would it be like to be able to say no and not have it come with a side of guilt? A life where you only say yes to the tasks, responsibilities, and people that matter most to you? I’ve been there and I can help. I work to help people who struggle to set healthy boundaries with people in their lives, or often need to feel angry or frustrated before they are able to say “no”. This process of learning often feels difficult and one of my passions is helping people identify what is keeping them stuck in the old patterns, discover what they value and who they want to be, then commit to achieving a life that feels worth living.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.