Female Therapists in Missoula, MT
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Peaks and Valleys Therapy, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59808
It is my belief that people are meant to be deeply known and know others. My mission is to help individuals and couples be fully seen, heard, and understood in their relationships. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply need to gain more insight into your personal growth journey, I am here to guide and support you through the process. As a couples and premarital counselor, I help couples navigate the complexities of relationships by providing them with communication tools, conflict resolution strategies, and a deeper understanding of their emotional needs and attachment styles.
It is my belief that people are meant to be deeply known and know others. My mission is to help individuals and couples be fully seen, heard, and understood in their relationships. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or simply need to gain more insight into your personal growth journey, I am here to guide and support you through the process. As a couples and premarital counselor, I help couples navigate the complexities of relationships by providing them with communication tools, conflict resolution strategies, and a deeper understanding of their emotional needs and attachment styles.
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Kelsey McFarland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Missoula, MT 59801
Waitlist for new clients
My primary focus is to help you achieve the goals you set, and help you align with and live by your values. My goal is to help individuals and families process barriers, understand and organize emotional chaos, and develop communication, relational, and coping skills to live a functional, whole, and healthy life. I emphasize the importance of good communication, self-examination, and awareness. This allows for each individual to safely explore their inner world and gain insight into themselves and the world they are connecting with.
My primary focus is to help you achieve the goals you set, and help you align with and live by your values. My goal is to help individuals and families process barriers, understand and organize emotional chaos, and develop communication, relational, and coping skills to live a functional, whole, and healthy life. I emphasize the importance of good communication, self-examination, and awareness. This allows for each individual to safely explore their inner world and gain insight into themselves and the world they are connecting with.
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Life can become overwhelming and sometimes the pain can be too much. As a licensed, ordained pastor I offer compassionate, Christ-centered counseling and am passionate about helping others experience lasting, powerful transformation in their lives through the power of Jesus.
Life can become overwhelming and sometimes the pain can be too much. As a licensed, ordained pastor I offer compassionate, Christ-centered counseling and am passionate about helping others experience lasting, powerful transformation in their lives through the power of Jesus.
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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 have experience helping folks with personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, marriage issues, divorce, parenting, family conflict. I also offer movement therapy groups using The Discipline of Authentic Movement.
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 have experience helping folks with personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, marriage issues, divorce, parenting, family conflict. I also offer movement therapy groups using The Discipline of Authentic Movement.
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Note: I am currently not taking new clients. Please visit my web site www.bigskyfamilytherapy.com for more information.
Note: I am currently not taking new clients. Please visit my web site www.bigskyfamilytherapy.com for more information.
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Theresa O'Keefe
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
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Prioritizing yourself, and your wellness can be difficult, especially in our turbulent world. I would be honored to help you create a safe space where you can completely be yourself, and accepted for who that is. I am always amazed at the resilience and potential each of my clients have, and I would love to help you tap into that. I believe that an authentic relationship between the counselor and client is really important for change. I know I am not always the right fit for all clients, so if I'm not your cup of tea, I will help you find the counselor that is! I also provide PCLC supervision under my practice.
Prioritizing yourself, and your wellness can be difficult, especially in our turbulent world. I would be honored to help you create a safe space where you can completely be yourself, and accepted for who that is. I am always amazed at the resilience and potential each of my clients have, and I would love to help you tap into that. I believe that an authentic relationship between the counselor and client is really important for change. I know I am not always the right fit for all clients, so if I'm not your cup of tea, I will help you find the counselor that is! I also provide PCLC supervision under my practice.
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My therapy is client centered, offering a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for work to take place. I generally start by getting to know you well. As you develop a sense of safety and trust and feel deeply understood by me, you will probably gain insights and relief in better understanding yourself. As we go, clients increase their awareness in themselves and their relationships with others. They become calmer, wiser, more confident, and empowered.
My therapy is client centered, offering a safe, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment for work to take place. I generally start by getting to know you well. As you develop a sense of safety and trust and feel deeply understood by me, you will probably gain insights and relief in better understanding yourself. As we go, clients increase their awareness in themselves and their relationships with others. They become calmer, wiser, more confident, and empowered.
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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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Anna Louise Peterson
Counselor, EdD, LCPC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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.
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.
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I believe in counseling as a dynamic partnership that's highly effective in helping us find insight, acceptance, and change so that we can create lasting fulfillment and meaning in our lives. If you're feeling stuck in ineffective patterns, overwhelmed by painful emotions, or dissatisfied in an important relationship, let's connect.
I believe in counseling as a dynamic partnership that's highly effective in helping us find insight, acceptance, and change so that we can create lasting fulfillment and meaning in our lives. If you're feeling stuck in ineffective patterns, overwhelmed by painful emotions, or dissatisfied in an important relationship, let's connect.
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If you are having difficulties in your life and need some help and new ideas, contact me. Any issues including relationship challenges, addictions and compulsions, self image problems or any issue interfering with your well-being, reach out for support. I use Mindfulness and DBT as well as cognitive behavioral or any evidence based therapies to help manage.
If you are having difficulties in your life and need some help and new ideas, contact me. Any issues including relationship challenges, addictions and compulsions, self image problems or any issue interfering with your well-being, reach out for support. I use Mindfulness and DBT as well as cognitive behavioral or any evidence based therapies to help manage.
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My commitment to social justice work is rooted in compassion, empathy, and raising awareness so that we can all celebrate our similarities and differences. My practice model is hope-filled and research-informed, focusing on attachment, strengths-based, and trauma-informed frameworks. Therapy is about building a safe space, radical acceptance, courageous self-assessment, and shared humanity. This process unearths strength, courage, and insight, highlighting that the client is truly the expert over their own life. A supportive, non-judgmental, and curious relationship is the key to good therapy.
My commitment to social justice work is rooted in compassion, empathy, and raising awareness so that we can all celebrate our similarities and differences. My practice model is hope-filled and research-informed, focusing on attachment, strengths-based, and trauma-informed frameworks. Therapy is about building a safe space, radical acceptance, courageous self-assessment, and shared humanity. This process unearths strength, courage, and insight, highlighting that the client is truly the expert over their own life. A supportive, non-judgmental, and curious relationship is the key to good therapy.
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I am a licensed clinical social worker who is deeply committed to providing a safe and affirming space for meeting you exactly where you are at. With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping you manage your anxiety, processing through life events of all sizes, and work towards improving relationship dynamics. I work diligently to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where you can develop a positive relationship with yourself, navigating issues related to self-acceptance and managing societal pressures.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who is deeply committed to providing a safe and affirming space for meeting you exactly where you are at. With over a decade of experience in mental health, I specialize in helping you manage your anxiety, processing through life events of all sizes, and work towards improving relationship dynamics. I work diligently to create a non-judgmental atmosphere where you can develop a positive relationship with yourself, navigating issues related to self-acceptance and managing societal pressures.
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Yolanda Mah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC, CDMDTP
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801 (Online Only)
I believe that we all have the power to change our lives for the better even if our pasts or present aren’t so great. I like to help others explore where they are at in life, identify their options, and discover their own unique strengths … those who want to find their true self and need someone to listen – and give them a boost – because somewhere along the way they lost their oomph and ability to shine.
I believe that we all have the power to change our lives for the better even if our pasts or present aren’t so great. I like to help others explore where they are at in life, identify their options, and discover their own unique strengths … those who want to find their true self and need someone to listen – and give them a boost – because somewhere along the way they lost their oomph and ability to shine.
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Alysha Goheen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, SWLC, MSW
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling, suffering, and/or feeling confusingly stuck in harmful patterns? I will work alongside you to help you clarify your goals not only for what you want to achieve but also how you want to be. Together, we’ll explore what holds you back, and map a path forward.
Are you struggling, suffering, and/or feeling confusingly stuck in harmful patterns? I will work alongside you to help you clarify your goals not only for what you want to achieve but also how you want to be. Together, we’ll explore what holds you back, and map a path forward.
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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.
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Ever think: "How did I end up here?" or "I never imagined {life event} would happen to me!" You are not alone! We can all relate to these sentiments. Most people do not end up in therapy because circumstances are unicorns and rainbows. Are you struggling with loss, or making meaning out of events that have left you feeling uncertain, shaken, in agony? Do you feel like you are starring in a scene from the film Ground Hog Day, where life is a series of frustrating, repeating events? You can make a successful transition to break this cycle, whatever that personal change is. You will get a sense of control back. A little Zen. Some hope.
Ever think: "How did I end up here?" or "I never imagined {life event} would happen to me!" You are not alone! We can all relate to these sentiments. Most people do not end up in therapy because circumstances are unicorns and rainbows. Are you struggling with loss, or making meaning out of events that have left you feeling uncertain, shaken, in agony? Do you feel like you are starring in a scene from the film Ground Hog Day, where life is a series of frustrating, repeating events? You can make a successful transition to break this cycle, whatever that personal change is. You will get a sense of control back. A little Zen. Some hope.
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Andrea Strizich, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LLC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59802
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
I have an inclusive practice where I care for clients presenting with diverse issues. These include elderly, adults, young adults, youth, and families. In my 30+ years of experience, I have worked in a variety of settings engaging in diverse practice using an eclectic approach with individualized interventions. I believe that individuals have the ability to heal and grow within the context of relationships. I emphasize a framework of building a strong relationship of trust and safety.
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Navigating life can be difficult at times. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am passionate about collaborating with individuals and families to address challenges- and to find and build upon their unique strengths. I use a strengths-based approach that is person-centered because I believe people are the experts of their own lives. I also believe it’s helpful to have new tools to use, so I bring expertise in a variety of evidenced based practices and techniques.
Navigating life can be difficult at times. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I am passionate about collaborating with individuals and families to address challenges- and to find and build upon their unique strengths. I use a strengths-based approach that is person-centered because I believe people are the experts of their own lives. I also believe it’s helpful to have new tools to use, so I bring expertise in a variety of evidenced based practices and techniques.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.