Therapists for Teens in Missoula, MT
![Photo of Elizabeth Talbert, SWLC, MSW, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40d8e0f2-7f46-408e-b1a6-c13bc7f2b11d/2/320x400.png)
Elizabeth Talbert
Pre-Licensed Professional, SWLC, MSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
As your therapist, I bring expansive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine compassion to every interaction. I am committed to deeply understanding the unique needs of each individual, and couple, working collaboratively to create a personalized path towards healing and growth. My expertise in Federal and Tribal Policy enriches my therapeutic approach, offering a unique perspective that sets me apart. Additionally, I have invested significant time and effort in helping clients navigate the multitude of resources available to them, ensuring they receive the support they need.
As your therapist, I bring expansive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and genuine compassion to every interaction. I am committed to deeply understanding the unique needs of each individual, and couple, working collaboratively to create a personalized path towards healing and growth. My expertise in Federal and Tribal Policy enriches my therapeutic approach, offering a unique perspective that sets me apart. Additionally, I have invested significant time and effort in helping clients navigate the multitude of resources available to them, ensuring they receive the support they need.
![Photo of Linds Sanders, MA, PCLC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00a4e662-6dd6-4657-aaf9-e8a039ffcbd1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Beginning counseling can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous step toward growth and exploring ways to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can acknowledge difficulties, gain clarity, and voice thoughts you might not have shared before. I’m passionate about working with grief, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I’m curious about how these experiences show up in your life. I aim to normalize our diverse human experiences while highlighting their universal aspects. Together, we'll recognize and build on your existing inner strengths and introduce new skills that resonate with you.
Beginning counseling can feel daunting, but it’s a courageous step toward growth and exploring ways to navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to offer a compassionate space where you can acknowledge difficulties, gain clarity, and voice thoughts you might not have shared before. I’m passionate about working with grief, depression, trauma, and life transitions, and I’m curious about how these experiences show up in your life. I aim to normalize our diverse human experiences while highlighting their universal aspects. Together, we'll recognize and build on your existing inner strengths and introduce new skills that resonate with you.
![Photo of Ann Davis, LCSW, LLC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0edde0cd-469b-4c6e-b2a8-38d8a5892eb4/2/320x400.jpeg)
I currently works with individuals ( teens and adults) and families.
Each of us have deep-seeded value and deserve to be connected to our whole selves. Often, past experiences of trauma and suffering not only impact our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships, but disconnect us from ourselves. Discovering ourselves can be difficult, but it is an essential part of healing. Our capacity for growth and change is possible with understanding and compassion.
I currently works with individuals ( teens and adults) and families.
Each of us have deep-seeded value and deserve to be connected to our whole selves. Often, past experiences of trauma and suffering not only impact our beliefs, behaviors, and relationships, but disconnect us from ourselves. Discovering ourselves can be difficult, but it is an essential part of healing. Our capacity for growth and change is possible with understanding and compassion.
![Photo of Travis W Stratford, MD, MA, NCC, PCLC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a14c39c9-9a2a-4298-9713-0bddbd8d0215/2/320x400.jpeg)
Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy or emotional connection? Do medical challenges leave you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you wrestling with emotional or physical pain? If so, I am here to help you accomplish your mental health, relationship, and life goals. I can assist you in navigating challenges such as chronic pain, learning to accept change, and learning to move forward in life with a positive attitude. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples therapy and marriage counseling. Let's work together to resolve relationship difficulties, cope with negative emotions and thrive.
Is your relationship struggling with communication, intimacy or emotional connection? Do medical challenges leave you feeling stressed or anxious? Are you wrestling with emotional or physical pain? If so, I am here to help you accomplish your mental health, relationship, and life goals. I can assist you in navigating challenges such as chronic pain, learning to accept change, and learning to move forward in life with a positive attitude. In addition to individual therapy, I specialize in couples therapy and marriage counseling. Let's work together to resolve relationship difficulties, cope with negative emotions and thrive.
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Hi there! My name is Erik Nielsen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I was born and raised here in Missoula and am happy to call Montana home. I would be honored to work with you as you move through your complex and unique path towards health and wellness. Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, identity or gender issues, trauma, work and life transitions, or if you are working towards connection with your better self, I am here to help.
Hi there! My name is Erik Nielsen, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I was born and raised here in Missoula and am happy to call Montana home. I would be honored to work with you as you move through your complex and unique path towards health and wellness. Whether it be depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, identity or gender issues, trauma, work and life transitions, or if you are working towards connection with your better self, I am here to help.
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Andrew Heavyrunner
Pre-Licensed Professional, PCLC, ACLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
My ideal client is someone who is motivated, open-minded, and eager to improve themselves or their situation. They might be facing challenges in their personal or professional life and are seeking guidance, support, and practical solutions to overcome these obstacles. They value honesty, communication, and collaboration in our working relationship.
My ideal client is someone who is motivated, open-minded, and eager to improve themselves or their situation. They might be facing challenges in their personal or professional life and are seeking guidance, support, and practical solutions to overcome these obstacles. They value honesty, communication, and collaboration in our working relationship.
![Photo of Rachael Hendry, MSW, SWLC, ASW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/ca6ec38f-40ba-4e8e-ba86-8a05f010f460/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. You’ve taken a crucial and courageous step towards healing. If you are new to therapy, I know it can feel awkward and maybe even intimidating. It’s okay. Together we will take it one step at a time. It will be challenging at times, but I will be here to support and guide you along the way. And, it will also be interesting and fun as you discover more about yourself and develop new skills.
Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. You’ve taken a crucial and courageous step towards healing. If you are new to therapy, I know it can feel awkward and maybe even intimidating. It’s okay. Together we will take it one step at a time. It will be challenging at times, but I will be here to support and guide you along the way. And, it will also be interesting and fun as you discover more about yourself and develop new skills.
![Photo of Meagan Locke, LCSW, ALAC, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5861c224-4b9e-4636-8d4f-7be629c09e1d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Meagan Locke
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ALAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
We are not what happened to us. We are what we choose to become - Carl Jung. Do you find yourself in a position where you are constantly battling yourself? Do you question who you are, what you need, and how you can feel well? Are you often reminded by the past so much that a future of peace seems unimaginable? Or maybe you are concerned about your child. You do your best, but sometimes your best just doesn’t seem good enough. Day-to-day life may be becoming unmanageable.
We are not what happened to us. We are what we choose to become - Carl Jung. Do you find yourself in a position where you are constantly battling yourself? Do you question who you are, what you need, and how you can feel well? Are you often reminded by the past so much that a future of peace seems unimaginable? Or maybe you are concerned about your child. You do your best, but sometimes your best just doesn’t seem good enough. Day-to-day life may be becoming unmanageable.
![Photo of Kelley Donisthorpe, PhD, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0032aca4-453e-4764-b07a-eedbac91efe1/1/320x400.jpeg)
I have worked with children, teens and adults in school settings, non-profits, and have been a sexual assault advocate and worked with domestic violence survivors through the YWCA.
I enjoy working with children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. I take a collaborative approach to helping clients learn new coping skills and adaptive ways to problem-solve through their issues so I am no longer needed as a support in their lives. Theoretically, I tend to work from interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, humanistic and solution-focused perspectives. When working with couples I use Gottman techniques and emotion focused techniques. In therapy the therapeutic relationship is key to positive counseling outcomes and I keep that at the forefront of our work together.
I have worked with children, teens and adults in school settings, non-profits, and have been a sexual assault advocate and worked with domestic violence survivors through the YWCA.
I enjoy working with children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues. I take a collaborative approach to helping clients learn new coping skills and adaptive ways to problem-solve through their issues so I am no longer needed as a support in their lives. Theoretically, I tend to work from interpersonal, cognitive behavioral, humanistic and solution-focused perspectives. When working with couples I use Gottman techniques and emotion focused techniques. In therapy the therapeutic relationship is key to positive counseling outcomes and I keep that at the forefront of our work together.
![Photo of David Rigo, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ec5dcd0-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
At one time or another most people feel stuck in unproductive or even damaging ways of thinking, feeling, perceiving and acting/ interacting. Sometimes the causes of the difficulty are hard to see or define. Other times we may understand why we struggle but lack the skills or support needed to make and sustain change.
At one time or another most people feel stuck in unproductive or even damaging ways of thinking, feeling, perceiving and acting/ interacting. Sometimes the causes of the difficulty are hard to see or define. Other times we may understand why we struggle but lack the skills or support needed to make and sustain change.
![Photo of Meg Anderson - Level Up Therapy, LLC, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2e7bcf49-dede-43f2-a22f-450257c42e42/1/320x400.jpeg)
Level Up Therapy, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
I am honored to work with teens, adults, and elders of every background, orientation, religion, culture, and belief system.
Sometimes our life experiences have a way of causing an altered view of ourselves and the world around us. Trauma and grief can also cause us to disconnect from our lives and the people we love, leaving us feeling unsettled, anxious, and lost. My approach to counseling involves creating a safe space for my clients that supports self-exploration, understanding, and personal growth. My strength-based, trauma-informed practice draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, and internal family systems. Together, we can define your goals and values, and explore who you truly are.
I am honored to work with teens, adults, and elders of every background, orientation, religion, culture, and belief system.
Sometimes our life experiences have a way of causing an altered view of ourselves and the world around us. Trauma and grief can also cause us to disconnect from our lives and the people we love, leaving us feeling unsettled, anxious, and lost. My approach to counseling involves creating a safe space for my clients that supports self-exploration, understanding, and personal growth. My strength-based, trauma-informed practice draws primarily from cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness practices, and internal family systems. Together, we can define your goals and values, and explore who you truly are.
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Emma Mittelstadt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SWLC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59803
You are deserving of the time and space it takes to heal and grow. Many of us find ourselves 'surviving' rather than 'living' at times; mindlessly wandering day-to-day questioning our purpose, wondering where the passion has gone. Whether it’s due to a major life adjustment, depression, anxiety, grief, or simply feeling stuck. If you are navigating a difficult moment or a recent challenge, know that you can expect a safe, confidential environment to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we can work toward finding your path to healing and renewal.
You are deserving of the time and space it takes to heal and grow. Many of us find ourselves 'surviving' rather than 'living' at times; mindlessly wandering day-to-day questioning our purpose, wondering where the passion has gone. Whether it’s due to a major life adjustment, depression, anxiety, grief, or simply feeling stuck. If you are navigating a difficult moment or a recent challenge, know that you can expect a safe, confidential environment to explore your thoughts and emotions. Together, we can work toward finding your path to healing and renewal.
![Photo of Julie Ann Nardi, LCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52bd2d2c-8f88-41dd-a038-7efb8d9bbeaa/2/320x400.jpeg)
Julie is one of the most insightful, caring counselors showing keen insight into matters of love, affairs, childhood sexual abuse, with a big-hearted approach to heal emotional and physical scars of childhood and victimization. With couples, Julie encourages loving with abandon from a position of personal strength and solid self. She relies as much on 34 years marriage as she does on system interventions and textbook solutions. She is also talented counseling those with issues stemming from chronic diseases like diabetes, MS, and other auto-immune conditions. Julie loves counseling women ready to use kindhearted assertiveness.
Julie is one of the most insightful, caring counselors showing keen insight into matters of love, affairs, childhood sexual abuse, with a big-hearted approach to heal emotional and physical scars of childhood and victimization. With couples, Julie encourages loving with abandon from a position of personal strength and solid self. She relies as much on 34 years marriage as she does on system interventions and textbook solutions. She is also talented counseling those with issues stemming from chronic diseases like diabetes, MS, and other auto-immune conditions. Julie loves counseling women ready to use kindhearted assertiveness.
![Photo of Erin Thomas, MS, LCPC, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/27db1870-d5c7-43c0-af58-3005611d55e2/2/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be a soul-stretching journey. If you’re feeling alone, discouraged, hopeless, or unseen please know that you matter and are worthy of compassionate support. My own experiences have led me to passionately pursue creating a non-judgmental space where you can vulnerably share your struggles knowing you will be met with empathy and gentle care. I assist teens and adults with life transitions, OCD, eating disorders, and addressing trauma through somatic work and evidence-based practices to restore a sense of safety and inner peace.
Life can be a soul-stretching journey. If you’re feeling alone, discouraged, hopeless, or unseen please know that you matter and are worthy of compassionate support. My own experiences have led me to passionately pursue creating a non-judgmental space where you can vulnerably share your struggles knowing you will be met with empathy and gentle care. I assist teens and adults with life transitions, OCD, eating disorders, and addressing trauma through somatic work and evidence-based practices to restore a sense of safety and inner peace.
![Photo of Claire Compton, SWLC, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5a043175-5749-4fde-aa39-e4e1f7dd9c62/3/320x400.jpeg)
Claire Compton
Pre-Licensed Professional, SWLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59804
Waitlist for new clients
It’s hard being a human in a world that asks so much of us, that's so often alienating, stressful, and emotionally exhausting. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, I work with individuals experiencing challenges that include acute stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief who are seeking to better understand themselves and their behaviors, repair relationships, and imagine possibilities for growth and change. Additionally, I work with many people as they move through the challenges of being a sensitive human and begin to discover the strength in their sensitivities. I am LGBTQIA+-friendly and neurodivergent-affirming.
It’s hard being a human in a world that asks so much of us, that's so often alienating, stressful, and emotionally exhausting. Utilizing a trauma-informed approach, I work with individuals experiencing challenges that include acute stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief who are seeking to better understand themselves and their behaviors, repair relationships, and imagine possibilities for growth and change. Additionally, I work with many people as they move through the challenges of being a sensitive human and begin to discover the strength in their sensitivities. I am LGBTQIA+-friendly and neurodivergent-affirming.
![Photo of Larissa Olson, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/87f1760e-1dbb-4183-ac61-bd6681d07870/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula MT. I have 5 years of experience providing services to individuals with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of needs. I spent the last three years focusing on helping people improve their quality of life while managing chronic health conditions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship problems, career challenges, and traumatic experiences. Whatever set of difficulties you bring with you to a session, we will work on creating a plan that is tailored just to you. So, give me a call to get started!
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula MT. I have 5 years of experience providing services to individuals with diverse backgrounds and a wide range of needs. I spent the last three years focusing on helping people improve their quality of life while managing chronic health conditions. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance use, relationship problems, career challenges, and traumatic experiences. Whatever set of difficulties you bring with you to a session, we will work on creating a plan that is tailored just to you. So, give me a call to get started!
![Photo of Kelsey O'Connell Ashmore, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4eb921e5-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I see children, adolescents, and adults.
Every person, regardless of what they have been through or where they come from, has the capacity to heal. This is the core belief that drives my work with clients. If you choose to work with me, I will provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can start to grow, change, and find peace. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients facing trauma, attachment concerns, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, parenting issues, chronic illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, prenatal and postpartum struggles, and stage of life changes.
I see children, adolescents, and adults.
Every person, regardless of what they have been through or where they come from, has the capacity to heal. This is the core belief that drives my work with clients. If you choose to work with me, I will provide a compassionate and non-judgmental environment where you can start to grow, change, and find peace. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have experience working with clients facing trauma, attachment concerns, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, parenting issues, chronic illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, prenatal and postpartum struggles, and stage of life changes.
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My favorite approach to therapy utilizes Attachment Theory. My practice has been weighted toward older adolescents and adults experiencing problems in living through trauma, addictions, suicidal ideation, relational problems, adjustment disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders. I also work with parents of young children. I have trained in Circle of Security, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and I'm well versed in Missoula's systems of social welfare.
My favorite approach to therapy utilizes Attachment Theory. My practice has been weighted toward older adolescents and adults experiencing problems in living through trauma, addictions, suicidal ideation, relational problems, adjustment disorders, and mood and anxiety disorders. I also work with parents of young children. I have trained in Circle of Security, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and I'm well versed in Missoula's systems of social welfare.
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Lauren Saathoff
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCPC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59804
The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.
The most important goal I have as a therapist is to offer a space for you to be listened to and feel safe and supported. From this place of comfort, we can begin therapy and move through therapeutic processes, and create goals to work on in our time together. Whether you would like to just talk and share your thoughts, or create specific goals such as anxiety reduction, increasing positive thought patterns and behaviors, improving overall wellness, or identifying specific wellness areas you would like to improve on, this time together is for you.
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Are you looking for a safe & affirming environment to explore options, define personal success, & begin the healing process? Do you want to learn new tools for managing stress & difficult emotions? Are you searching for ways to feel more empowered? SPC works with clients of all ages, gender identifications, & backgrounds and specializes in mood disorders, trauma, grief, & life transitions counseling. SPC is culturally sensitive & provides an accepting & supporting atmosphere for LGBTQIA2S+ & BIPOC clients. SPC also offers preparation & integration services for psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments.
Are you looking for a safe & affirming environment to explore options, define personal success, & begin the healing process? Do you want to learn new tools for managing stress & difficult emotions? Are you searching for ways to feel more empowered? SPC works with clients of all ages, gender identifications, & backgrounds and specializes in mood disorders, trauma, grief, & life transitions counseling. SPC is culturally sensitive & provides an accepting & supporting atmosphere for LGBTQIA2S+ & BIPOC clients. SPC also offers preparation & integration services for psychedelic-assisted therapy treatments.