Elders (65+) Therapists in Kalispell, MT

Hello, my name is Dave and I just wanted to say... good move. You've come this far, the healing has already begun. Having trouble with communication? Feeling fear or confusion? Looking for empathy, compassion... some answers? It's a long walk, c'mon, let's take it together. I have the experience and the patience to see it through with you. Go ahead... call, what are you waiting for? It doesn't even have to be me... just call. God bless.

I have an informal practice focusing on real world solutions and living the life you have always wanted. The biggest predictor of positive outcomes is the strength of the relationship between therapist and client, so I encourage you to get started today by giving me a call and scheduling a free 10 minute consultation. I hold licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Mental Health Professional with experience in both adult/adolescent therapy and crisis intervention.

I am a Christian counselor operating through a Biblical worldview, placing emphasis on spiritual and mental health. It is my joy in life to walk alongside others as they face challenges of all kinds. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including teenagers and elderly. I have found success with, and enjoy, working with couples on their marriages. I offer individual, couples and family counseling.

No matter what challenges you are facing, I am here to guide you towards a future different from your past.

The world we live in is not easy. Life is not easy, it can be very hard. What is easy, is to feel lost and unheard, to feel unloved and not enough. You are never too much, and always enough. I'm here to listen to you and your truth; You are the expert in your own experiences. I want to be on this path of self discovery and help with any past, present, and future challenges/experiences. I'd hope to create a safe and welcoming space on this journey for you. This first step is the hardest part.

I have been working as a therapist for 25 years in a variety of settings in Montana, Boston, Los Angeles, Oregon, and Canada. I realize that people enter into therapy for many different reasons and at different times in their life. I utilize a collaborative approach to working with clients, working to find an approach to your therapy that feels supportive and effective. I know this work often requires courage and vulnerability and perhaps a sense of humor. Finding the right therapist and modality is an important part of this work.

I work with children, teens and adults across the lifespan providing individual, couples and family therapy, psychological assessment and consultation. My overall mission is to help clients to 1) understand, articulate, and negotiate their particular challenges such that they can cope and overcome; and 2) identify and achieve their personal goals and live congruently with their values and aspirations. I have worked in private, school and medical settings in urban and rural parts of the country including Los Angeles, Chicago, Arizona and Indiana. I am happy to offer services in my new adopted home, Northwest Montana.

Currently accepting new clients! Meaning and fulfillment can be hard to find in a world that keeps us constantly moving. If you're struggling to work through some unresolved issues from your past, process a difficult adjustment period, or would just like to discover more about the person you are and want to be, I can help.

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.

In art therapy, we make things together to create a bridge to communication, sometimes staying in the metaphor, and other times using the art product as a jumping off point for verbal discussion. When using narrative therapy, we find new and creative ways to look at old, unproductive stories. We create goals together. I provide the solid, predictable framework and ongoing support, as well as parent coaching. We create opportunities for deep insight, meaningful growth and healthy risk-taking.

Rory enjoys working with a wide range of clients and helping them work through a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, life-change and transition, future and career orientation, loss and grief, those working in high-stress and leadership positions and those recovering from antagonistic and toxic relationships. In addition, he has a strong background in leadership and sports performance and is the creator of the Dunamis Project, a program to help athletic departments and schools work proactively for the mental health of their athletes, coaches, support staff and administrators.

Sessions are currently available, in office and equine assisted psychotherapy. I inherently care about helping you and value your unique life. I'm not a passive counselor who leans back in her chair behind a clipboard muttering an occasional “um-hum.” I am genuinely interested in hearing your story and helping you discover tools and insights to heal and grow. I view you as the expert of your own life and can help you explore patterns and beliefs, help challenge and inspire you and find solutions for change. My ultimate goal is to work with you to create empowerment, freedom and joy in your life.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, haunted by the shadows of childhood trauma, or weighed down by the heavy burden of grief and loss? If so, you don't have to face these challenges alone. I'm here to provide you with a respectful, accepting, and safe space where your healing journey can begin. I'm have a passion for helping individuals find their way through life's most trying moments. My journey into this profession was fueled by a deep desire to make a positive impact on the lives of those who are struggling. I believe that healing is not a destination but a courageous journey, and I'm honored to walk beside you on that path

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.

There are times in life when you have come to the limit of the old way of being. This may have been brought about by loss, stress, illness, or a new life stage. You're tired or stuck, grieving or worried. These experiences have likely brought you to the precipice of a new normal (whether you wanted it or not). I have a passion for working with people adjusting to new normals, with such concerns as stress, health challenges, reproductive grief (infertility, miscarriage, infant loss), postpartum concerns, and those struggling with experiences from childhood.

People often seek therapy when they feel like everything they've tried isn't working. Therapy can help you learn healthy ways to cope with life's challenges. I work with clients suffering from a wide range of stressors including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma.

I am here to help you with transitions that life brings, and struggles with loss, depression, anxiety, and trauma. Let me guide you towards healing by understanding the neurobiology of what is happening and developing positive coping strategies and overall improvement and wellness.

Often, life challenges us with obstacles to our best health and wellbeing. I believe in offering a safe and comfortable setting for you to develop a plan to move towards your greatest potential and quality wellness. This may include learning new coping skills, having a safe place to reflect and improve communication as well as utilizing clinical interventions to reduce symptoms. My goal is to support you in overcoming issues that prevent a deeper sense of purpose, self-awareness, and joy in your life. Diversity and multiculturalism are at the root of my therapeutic practice.

It is the call of my soul to help individuals remember their value and learn to navigate life as the empowered people they were meant to be. Our sense of self is shaped by our experience and when we lack support or encounter traumatic situations, our self-concept may distort. I will be your greatest champion as we work together to reframe such distortions, enabling you to embody your authentic self. The truth is that within each of us lies a power beyond measure. I want to walk beside you as that power blossoms. Together, we will call forth the strength within you.