Emotionally Focused Therapists in Missoula, MT
I have twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples in a psychodynamic approach. My orientation includes attachment theory, schema therapy, psychoanalysis, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness. My goal is to help you reduce your emotional suffering, better understand yourself, improve your relationships, and become a happier and more relaxed person.
I have twenty years of experience working with individuals and couples in a psychodynamic approach. My orientation includes attachment theory, schema therapy, psychoanalysis, emotionally focused therapy, and mindfulness. My goal is to help you reduce your emotional suffering, better understand yourself, improve your relationships, and become a happier and more relaxed person.
Suzy Rizza
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCLC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59804
Waitlist for new clients
I utilize EMDR, emotionally focused therapy, and reality therapy.
Many of us will go through times in our lives that feel like too much to navigate on our own - life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties. In those times, it can be useful to have someone to help explore how we learned to cope and encourage positive change, resilience, and healthy relationships. My primary goal is to provide space for you to be heard, seen, understood and know that you are not alone in your struggles (because we seldom are)! I have experience working with intimate relationships, intimate partner violence, life transitions, and parenting issues.
I utilize EMDR, emotionally focused therapy, and reality therapy.
Many of us will go through times in our lives that feel like too much to navigate on our own - life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties. In those times, it can be useful to have someone to help explore how we learned to cope and encourage positive change, resilience, and healthy relationships. My primary goal is to provide space for you to be heard, seen, understood and know that you are not alone in your struggles (because we seldom are)! I have experience working with intimate relationships, intimate partner violence, life transitions, and parenting issues.
Are you overwhelmed and looking for answers, but just don't know where to begin? Every individual has a story; so do families and communities. As we compile these accounts, we realize that the fragments form a collage; not the entire picture, but pieces which symbolize the possibility for a whole. Therapy can be a safe space for exploring and integrating the past in an effort to become more present. You are the expert in your own life experiences and I can be your partner in honoring that narrative.
Are you overwhelmed and looking for answers, but just don't know where to begin? Every individual has a story; so do families and communities. As we compile these accounts, we realize that the fragments form a collage; not the entire picture, but pieces which symbolize the possibility for a whole. Therapy can be a safe space for exploring and integrating the past in an effort to become more present. You are the expert in your own life experiences and I can be your partner in honoring that narrative.
We are wired to need connection with others from our earliest years, yet our closest relationships can become strained due to life's difficulties. I believe we can find relief from these problems by discovering our strengths, learning about our core needs and how those impact our emotions, and improving our interactional patterns with those we are in relationships with.
We are wired to need connection with others from our earliest years, yet our closest relationships can become strained due to life's difficulties. I believe we can find relief from these problems by discovering our strengths, learning about our core needs and how those impact our emotions, and improving our interactional patterns with those we are in relationships with.
I have training in Hakomi, Sensorimotor, and the Discipline of Authentic Movement and Emotionally Focused Couples therapy - all body oriented mindfulness based treatment modalities.
Offering in person indoor and outdoor sessions as well as telehealth. If we have a chance to work together I will offer you my presence and attention. We will work together to help you see yourself more clearly, make choices that support your healthy growth, and address your goals so that your experience of life is more positive. I see families, couples, and individual adults. I also provide consultation and training to other counselors as a certified consultant in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and a faculty member in the Circles of Four Discipline of Authentic Movement Program.
I have training in Hakomi, Sensorimotor, and the Discipline of Authentic Movement and Emotionally Focused Couples therapy - all body oriented mindfulness based treatment modalities.
Offering in person indoor and outdoor sessions as well as telehealth. If we have a chance to work together I will offer you my presence and attention. We will work together to help you see yourself more clearly, make choices that support your healthy growth, and address your goals so that your experience of life is more positive. I see families, couples, and individual adults. I also provide consultation and training to other counselors as a certified consultant in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and a faculty member in the Circles of Four Discipline of Authentic Movement Program.
Theresa O'Keefe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
Waitlist for new clients
With a focus on attachment and trauma, I use EMDR, EFT, Expressive Arts and various other models to create emotional healing.
My “Therapist Mission Statement” is to aid you on your journey of emotional healing, courageous vulnerability, and attachment security. I work from a perspective that prioritizes the importance of emotions, self-esteem, and relationships. Clients have described me as “warm, collaborative, easy to talk to, and insightful”. I strive to facilitate therapy that is as helpful and comfortable as possible. I believe in crafting each session to the specific needs of the individual or couple. At different times I will be your cheerleader, emotional witness, process consultant, reality-checker, co-regulator, and emotional translator.
With a focus on attachment and trauma, I use EMDR, EFT, Expressive Arts and various other models to create emotional healing.
My “Therapist Mission Statement” is to aid you on your journey of emotional healing, courageous vulnerability, and attachment security. I work from a perspective that prioritizes the importance of emotions, self-esteem, and relationships. Clients have described me as “warm, collaborative, easy to talk to, and insightful”. I strive to facilitate therapy that is as helpful and comfortable as possible. I believe in crafting each session to the specific needs of the individual or couple. At different times I will be your cheerleader, emotional witness, process consultant, reality-checker, co-regulator, and emotional translator.
With couples, I also use an EFT framework.
Counseling can help us understand our experiences and relationships, work towards our goals, address specific symptoms, and manage diagnoses. Counseling can also go beyond any narrow definition or focus. It can be for anyone who is interested in what could arise from this radically open yet controlled and limited relationship. Whatever the client's unique experiences and concerns, I approach counseling as a process that combines pragmatism with openness, kindness and encouragement, and I think of wellbeing as something that is defined by the client—by their values, relationships, history, desires, contexts, and more.
With couples, I also use an EFT framework.
Counseling can help us understand our experiences and relationships, work towards our goals, address specific symptoms, and manage diagnoses. Counseling can also go beyond any narrow definition or focus. It can be for anyone who is interested in what could arise from this radically open yet controlled and limited relationship. Whatever the client's unique experiences and concerns, I approach counseling as a process that combines pragmatism with openness, kindness and encouragement, and I think of wellbeing as something that is defined by the client—by their values, relationships, history, desires, contexts, and more.
Mitch Guerette
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59803
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years and I have been practicing therapy in Missoula for the past 14 years.
I believe that all people are capable of healing from past trauma and making changes to improve their lives. I feel fortunate to be able to help people through these processes. I work hard to earn my clients' trust by offering them authenticity, understanding, and unconditional positive regard. I have been in the mental health field for 16 years and I have been practicing therapy in Missoula for the past 14 years.
Kelly P Scariano
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
For couples, we will use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) while developing healthy communication, rebuilding intimacy and trust as they fall in love again.
Hello! My name is Kelly Scariano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula. I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to help them create lasting and powerful change in their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety and grief/loss. By assisting clients in gaining insight and self-awareness we work together to identify and resolve unhealthy behaviors, which are getting in the way of forming lasting and loving relationships. I am known for my warmth, compassion and insight. I create safety, trust and a strong working relationship with each individual or couple.
For couples, we will use Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) while developing healthy communication, rebuilding intimacy and trust as they fall in love again.
Hello! My name is Kelly Scariano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missoula. I am passionate about working with adolescents and adults to help them create lasting and powerful change in their lives. I specialize in relationship issues, addiction, depression, anxiety and grief/loss. By assisting clients in gaining insight and self-awareness we work together to identify and resolve unhealthy behaviors, which are getting in the way of forming lasting and loving relationships. I am known for my warmth, compassion and insight. I create safety, trust and a strong working relationship with each individual or couple.
One thing in life is certain, life doesn't unfold like we thought it would. I have over 22 years of experience. I have worked in a mental health hospital, adolescent boys ranch, Cancer Treatment Center, counseling office and counseled as a pastor. My goal is to provide a secure place to offer help, hope, and healing. My mission: to assist clients in cultivating relationships that promote freedom, intimacy, engagement and truth. I meet with individuals, couples ( EFT) and families experiencing emotional, relational, spiritual, and marital distress by providing a range of high-quality mental health services that promote wholeness.
One thing in life is certain, life doesn't unfold like we thought it would. I have over 22 years of experience. I have worked in a mental health hospital, adolescent boys ranch, Cancer Treatment Center, counseling office and counseled as a pastor. My goal is to provide a secure place to offer help, hope, and healing. My mission: to assist clients in cultivating relationships that promote freedom, intimacy, engagement and truth. I meet with individuals, couples ( EFT) and families experiencing emotional, relational, spiritual, and marital distress by providing a range of high-quality mental health services that promote wholeness.
Hi my name is Lida Running Crane and I have recently transitioned to private practice after being a clinician at a local agency working primarily with our local urban Indigenous community for just short of nine years. I subsequently co-founded Aitapissko Counseling Collective LLC, the shared professional home in which my colleagues and I continue to offer quality mental health and addiction counseling to our local community. I earned my masters in counseling from the University of Montana in 2016 with my NCC, became an LCPC in 2018, and an LAC in 2020.
Hi my name is Lida Running Crane and I have recently transitioned to private practice after being a clinician at a local agency working primarily with our local urban Indigenous community for just short of nine years. I subsequently co-founded Aitapissko Counseling Collective LLC, the shared professional home in which my colleagues and I continue to offer quality mental health and addiction counseling to our local community. I earned my masters in counseling from the University of Montana in 2016 with my NCC, became an LCPC in 2018, and an LAC in 2020.
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Using a well-researched "map" from Emotionally Focused Therapy, we will find our way through the landscape of fights or not fighting/not communicating, heal the places where hearts got broken by actions or inaction, and find greater trust and love, clear communication, and heart-felt connection.
Do you feel stuck in communicating with your partner, having the same arguments over and over; you can't seem to work through things? I can help you identify that negative pattern, and learn to step out of it and rediscover love and happiness. I do that with couples by looking at the ways that they get stuck or disconnected. Maybe you are also struggling with feeling the need for more comfort or understanding or needing to regain lost trust. What you and I will do is look at what prevents those things from happening right now in your relationship.
Using a well-researched "map" from Emotionally Focused Therapy, we will find our way through the landscape of fights or not fighting/not communicating, heal the places where hearts got broken by actions or inaction, and find greater trust and love, clear communication, and heart-felt connection.
Do you feel stuck in communicating with your partner, having the same arguments over and over; you can't seem to work through things? I can help you identify that negative pattern, and learn to step out of it and rediscover love and happiness. I do that with couples by looking at the ways that they get stuck or disconnected. Maybe you are also struggling with feeling the need for more comfort or understanding or needing to regain lost trust. What you and I will do is look at what prevents those things from happening right now in your relationship.
Glenn Blumenson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59802
I have trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family as well as the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Each of us experience times in our lives wherein we struggle to be our best selves. Whether your goal is to better navigate your own emotional landscape or improve interactions with your loved ones, I would be honored to help you along your journey. I work with Individuals, Couples and Families around issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Illness, Relationship concerns, Sexual Health/Sexuality, and Communication. My calm, caring and collaborative approach helps create a comfortable environment that promotes desired change.
I have trained at the Ackerman Institute for the Family as well as the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Each of us experience times in our lives wherein we struggle to be our best selves. Whether your goal is to better navigate your own emotional landscape or improve interactions with your loved ones, I would be honored to help you along your journey. I work with Individuals, Couples and Families around issues such as Anxiety, Depression, Illness, Relationship concerns, Sexual Health/Sexuality, and Communication. My calm, caring and collaborative approach helps create a comfortable environment that promotes desired change.
Sami J. Lemons-Velez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59801
If you are navigating complex intimate relationship dynamics, I encourage you to seek the support of an Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) certified therapist for specialized care.
It all begins with a question. Often clients consider therapy in the midst of challenging circumstances unfolding in their life - confused, bewildered - seeking a reassuring presence to walk alongside them. I offer a warm, engaging presence to help you sift, sort and begin making sense of the emotional terrain you are walking. Together, we will gently explore questions such as "given this experience, who am I now?" I believe we each possess a sacred landscape within - with gifts, hopes, dreams, and strengths beneath the surface - not lost, but often covered by the grit of storms that sometimes move through our lives.
If you are navigating complex intimate relationship dynamics, I encourage you to seek the support of an Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT) certified therapist for specialized care.
It all begins with a question. Often clients consider therapy in the midst of challenging circumstances unfolding in their life - confused, bewildered - seeking a reassuring presence to walk alongside them. I offer a warm, engaging presence to help you sift, sort and begin making sense of the emotional terrain you are walking. Together, we will gently explore questions such as "given this experience, who am I now?" I believe we each possess a sacred landscape within - with gifts, hopes, dreams, and strengths beneath the surface - not lost, but often covered by the grit of storms that sometimes move through our lives.
In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize building strong and compassionate relationships with each of my clients. I work with teens, adults, and couples across their lifespan on topics of present distress to prolonged hardship. My clinical experience includes working with individuals on issues and experiences surrounding depression, grief and loss, sexuality and gender, family and intimate relationships, religious trauma, and anxiety. I have completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize building strong and compassionate relationships with each of my clients. I work with teens, adults, and couples across their lifespan on topics of present distress to prolonged hardship. My clinical experience includes working with individuals on issues and experiences surrounding depression, grief and loss, sexuality and gender, family and intimate relationships, religious trauma, and anxiety. I have completed advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples.
I am trained with numerous research based approaches to work with individuals and couples and tend to lean towards Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
We all get stuck at times. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with life/relationship challenges or addiction. I am here to help others overcome difficult experiences by learning to understand their authentic needs, create lasting bonds with others and find emotional freedom so that you can build the life you truly want. I believe in abundance and that everyone has the right and the capacity for healing, growth and inner peace. Because every individual and each couple arrive in counseling at different stages of change and readiness for healing, I feel it is imperative to meet everyone right where they are.
I am trained with numerous research based approaches to work with individuals and couples and tend to lean towards Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
We all get stuck at times. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with life/relationship challenges or addiction. I am here to help others overcome difficult experiences by learning to understand their authentic needs, create lasting bonds with others and find emotional freedom so that you can build the life you truly want. I believe in abundance and that everyone has the right and the capacity for healing, growth and inner peace. Because every individual and each couple arrive in counseling at different stages of change and readiness for healing, I feel it is imperative to meet everyone right where they are.
Becca Barcom
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, PCLC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59801
I have completed specialty trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I, EFT Couples Counseling Externship, and Attachment Focused EMDR.
We as humans experience life’s highest highs, lowest lows, and everything in between. I work collaboratively with clients to make meaning out of whatever life sends your way- my clients and I create a trusting relationship to explore any emotions, thoughts, or sensations that arise. I believe everyone has the capability to build resilience and make meaning of the world and our place in it. By drawing on the connection with ourselves, others, and the natural world, everyone can experience healing. No matter what you've faced, we will work together towards your goals and personal growth.
I have completed specialty trainings in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Level I, EFT Couples Counseling Externship, and Attachment Focused EMDR.
We as humans experience life’s highest highs, lowest lows, and everything in between. I work collaboratively with clients to make meaning out of whatever life sends your way- my clients and I create a trusting relationship to explore any emotions, thoughts, or sensations that arise. I believe everyone has the capability to build resilience and make meaning of the world and our place in it. By drawing on the connection with ourselves, others, and the natural world, everyone can experience healing. No matter what you've faced, we will work together towards your goals and personal growth.
I am a PCLC specializing and trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Currently accepting new clients! I believe in the power of empathy and understanding as foundations for therapy. I believe in a non-judgmental, compassionate, genuine, and collaborative approach. In our sessions, we will work to create a safe and comfortable space where you can freely explore new ideas and resolve problems. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, struggling with anxiety or depression, or seeking a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I am a PCLC specializing and trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy ( EFT).
Currently accepting new clients! I believe in the power of empathy and understanding as foundations for therapy. I believe in a non-judgmental, compassionate, genuine, and collaborative approach. In our sessions, we will work to create a safe and comfortable space where you can freely explore new ideas and resolve problems. Whether you're facing relationship challenges, struggling with anxiety or depression, or seeking a better understanding of yourself, I'm here to support you every step of the way.
I'm an attachment therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families thrive through bettering their relationships.
I'm an attachment therapist who is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families thrive through bettering their relationships.
Jacki Grogan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
Waitlist for new clients
As we all know, life is full of changes. I believe that these changes, and times of transition, can be both difficult and wonderful. Opportunities await for those who are receptive to support, open to possibilities, and willing to engage with the process.
As we all know, life is full of changes. I believe that these changes, and times of transition, can be both difficult and wonderful. Opportunities await for those who are receptive to support, open to possibilities, and willing to engage with the process.
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Who is emotionally focused therapy for?
Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.
Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?
People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.
What happens in emotionally focused therapy?
Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.
What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?
EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.