Therapists for Teens in Missoula, MT

Individuals who struggle with reoccurring stress, moderate to severe anxiety, various forms of trauma and abuse, and relationship issues often feel disempowered, angry, depressed, and lost. No one should face these difficulties alone! I support individuals with; increasing self-awareness, increasing personal accountability and capability, reinforcing experiences of self-worth and empowerment, strengthening positive relationships, increasing awareness and skillsets in adaptive boundary-setting, identifying and reinforcing important areas of wellness, and increasing the use of adaptive skills to manage emotionally difficult moments.

It is my sincere honor to work with every person who walks through my office doors. It takes courage and strength to overcome the stigma and doubt that can come with entering therapy. The fundamental basis of my work begins with a genuine and authentic relationship with my clients. I have found that over time this serves as a means to jointly solve the problems in your life, and further, to achieve your highest possible dreams. If you find it difficult to make the initial leap into therapy, I'd like to help. Schedule a consultation with me today.

* CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * It is no coincidence that you have made your way here. You are taking a brave step towards getting the support you need. I am here to support you through whatever challenges you are facing. Whether you have experienced a traumatic event, you are struggling with a specific aspect of your life, or you are unsure of what to do next, I am here to navigate it with you. Together, we will create a welcoming environment that allows you to share your needs and goals with me, which will guide our work together. You truly deserve a life well lived.

At Opulence Mind Counseling and Consulting LLC , I believe people can change. Seeking support and professional guidance is the first step. As a licensed clinical professional counselor, I define my role as helping individuals or groups of people identify the loose puzzle pieces of their personal narrative that is causing very challenging and complicated issues. My clients discover ways to cope with feelings of anxiousness, guilt, insecurity, shame, regret, anger, loss, and pain that brought about brokenness. No one should be expected to handle difficult times alone. I help my clients every step of the way.

I have been providing therapy in Montana for 30 years. I was Director of Services for the Mental Health Center in Choteau for 5 years before going into private practice in 1995. Practicing in a rural area is a lot like being a country "doc", you treat "everything that walks in the door". This has given me a wide range of experience with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, childhood abuse, domestic violence, behavior problems, and life transitions. I have a wholistic, eclectic approach fitting the therapy to the client rather than fitting the client to the therapy.

As a trauma therapist, I have worked with survivors of all types. Many of my clients are social workers, caregivers, therapists, counselors, parents, and helpers themselves. I have extensive training in Attachment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. My two dogs are usually in session with me. They are older and will leave you with "puppy glitter" (dog hair) on your clothing. I have a lint roller for such occasions. I've been a therapist a long time and if you're going through something and would like support, I understand and am here to help and support you as you work through whats happening and how to make your life juicy again.

Are you looking for more meaning in your life, to make sense of this world, to find your place in it, and know yourself better? Would you appreciate feeling more connected in your relationships, more alive in your day-to-day, and more in tune with your own inner nature? Do you have skeletons in your closet you’ve been wishing to shake out? Do you have a nagging feeling that it's time to step in and do the work? Are you looking for someone who can hold your pain, trauma, wishes and dreams and work with you to synthesize all this into a rich and treasured outcome?

Are you seeking a therapy experience that honors your unique way of experiencing the world with a therapist who understands the importance of a welcoming and safe relationship? Are you ready to reduce your anxiety, stress, fear and depression by collaborating with someone who will support you without judgement? Deciding to establish an alliance with a therapist is a brave thing to do and can help you find greater calm and sense of overall well being.

Counseling can bring what is underneath to the surface making way for insight, renewal, healing, and growth.

I am available for new clients! You are welcome to contact me here and I have some direct scheduling through my website! If you are seeking clarity and understanding into how your experiences have influenced your quality of living, I would greatly enjoy meeting with you. With over eight years of experience, I enjoy working from an empowered approach into our past; addressing past traumas and grief as a way to move forward and live 'in the moment' with a sense of understanding. Mind-body health and awareness are stressed throughout our work together for optimal healing and vitality.

Counseling for children, teens and adults who are seeking support to improve social and emotional wellbeing and alleviate distress. As an LCSW, I work with individuals in finding their own inner expert. I believe that people intrinsically have the strengths to lead happy and productive lives but are sometimes unable to leverage those internal resources when faced with adversities such as loss, trauma, depression or anxiety. I work with people as they understand their own struggles to help them address past issues that contribute to their present mindset and develop strategies using their internal resources.

I offer trauma-informed therapy with specialties in EMDR, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Circle of Security Parenting, Play Therapy, and grief counseling. I am dually licensed in Montana and Nebraska.

I enjoy working with individuals experiencing life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, and those looking to deepen and improve their relationship with themselves.

My practice is primarily focused on providing affirmative care for those who are exploring their gender identity – across the lifespan and along the gender spectrum. If you are seeking support around issues of gender identity, I will provide you with a supportive relationship - without expectation, agenda or judgment - within which to explore whatever questions you may be asking. My role in this process is not to define your identity for you, but to provide the space within which you can do that for yourself.