Female Therapists in Missoula, MT

It's my passion to see people free of social-emotional struggles in life. I enjoy offering a solution focused, person centered, and relational-based approach.

In collaboration with you, my practice is focused on delivering couples and individual therapy for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, and/or relationship challenges. I provide therapy and interventions through an attachment lens, with your needs and priorities in mind. My approach is relational & warm with understanding and empathy while I assist you in building on already present strengths, attunement, and resiliency within. Among other therapy modalities I utilize Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).

Past experiences can often leave a person feeling mentally, emotionally, and physically dysregulated. I help clients increase awareness of how their present mind-body experience can be rooted in the past. I work collaboratively to honor the wisdom of this past experience, while moving toward a more embodied way of living in the present moment.

In my therapeutic practice, I prioritize building strong and compassionate relationships with each of my clients. I work with adults, teens, 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 am currently in speciality trainings for Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples. My approach incorporates Attachment & Emotionally Focused Therapy.

Please note: I do not have openings for new clients. I work with adults who are struggling with day to day stresses, life transitions or survivors of trauma. I have worked within the fields of trauma and mental health for over 20 years. I believe the foundation of belonging, sense of well-being and change is grounded in relationships, how we interact and how we are supported by others. Whether you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, family conflict or past experience with trauma, I view my role as someone who is neutral and a facilitator of the process in which self-worth is strengthened and persons supported.

I believe each person has the ability to become aware, reflect, adapt, grow, and heal. I am here to walk along with you and discover your most authentic self. Through a genuine and trusting relationship, clients can feel safe to explore and enhance their quality of life. I offer compassion and tools to aid in your journey. My experience has been working with a wide age range, from adolescents to ages 60+. Specifically, I have experience working with domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, career change, anxiety, stress, depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, Bipolar I, Bipolar II, among others. Let's persevere together.

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!

My target client population includes youth and young adults, as well as parents/caregivers navigating the immensity of raising children. Within these populations, I am effective with both willing and less willing clients experiencing a variety of needs and goals related to school, behavior, mental health, family issues, and relational dynamics. It is my goal to facilitate growth to achieve personal wellness that allows for clients to continue their growth and wellness journey without my support over the long term.

I am taking new clients after April 15, 2024. I work with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating problems. Many eating problems were initiated by dieting and became an illness when the body's evolutionary defenses against starvation fought back leading to anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. Our fat-phobic culture preaches limitless perfectibility and a duplicitous diet industry claims that permanent loss is possible and healthy.

Together, we can work to challenge negative self-beliefs and unhealthy behaviors to create real change in your life that can lead you towards wholeness. I am willing to figure out what works for you, and go at a pace that feels most comfortable while offering gentle insight to provide hope and healing. As a clinician I work to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows you to show up as your truest self. I encourage you to connect with your past traumas and experiences that have made you who you are, and together we work to reframe thoughts and ideas that are prohibiting healing.

Soul School comes from the belief that as humans, we come with lessons to learn in this lifetime. Change can be terrifying to face. We don't have to do it alone. It takes courage to be here and taking steps towards receiving support in your healing. I work primarily with those who are willing to dive deep and are curious and motivated for change. Folks who may already have some insight or awareness, but are in need of a non-judgmental safe space to discuss it all and receive support in organizing their internal world to create a sense of understanding, peace, and alignment with their true selves.

Seeking help can be a difficult decision. It is my hope that coming to a safe and nonjudgmental place to start making changes in your life will be rewarding, insightful and motivating. I believe that we all have the capacity to make meaningful changes in our lives, but that sometimes knowing where to start can be a challenge. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment to explore what you want your life to look like and what is keeping you from living the life you imagine for yourself. I take a collaborative approach, meaning that sessions will be tailored around your strengths. (Email contact preferred for intial scheduling!)

I invite adults and adolescents into my private practice. I have experience working with individuals that have experienced trauma, abuse, suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, attachment disorders, and struggle to maintain relationships with family members and others. I am very knowledgeable in human development and can work with adult family members that are struggling with children's/ family behaviors at home and are seeking a positive change in daily life. I focus on helping client's find the personalized emotional regulation and self-care techniques that actually work for your individualized needs.

Do you or your child struggle with routines or transitioning between tasks? Imagine being able to turn the TV off without an outburst. Or not misplacing your wallet and keys on a regular basis. Get support with these executive function and regulation tasks so that you can feel more organized, calm and in control of your daily life.

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.

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.

I am currently accepting new clients! Lately, it seems the intimate spark between you and your partner is dim at best. Connecting positively has been tacked onto the long list of chores to do rather than being part of your relationship that fuels the fire. Maybe you're struggling with conflict, balancing life, knowing each of your needs, or a sex life that feels pleasurable. At best, you find yourself in an unsatisfying status quo. At worst, you find shame, anger, guilt, or sadness fighting over who takes center stage between the two of you. Regardless, you and your partner can no longer find each other in your intimate moments.

Welcome! Navigating life’s challenges can be overwhelming, and recognizing the need for assistance requires courage. Your decision to seek therapy signifies an important stride towards healing and self-discovery. As a counselor, I consider it my purpose to inspire and enable you to pursue your unique life goals. I aim to create a warm, accepting environment where you can openly discuss your concerns without judgment. The bond between a counselor and client is vital, and I am committed to fostering a positive, nurturing relationship.

Supportive, non-judgmental and curious relationship is the key to good therapy. What do you deeply want and need? What's next for you in improving your overall satisfaction with life? I hope we can discover strengths you never knew you had, uncover your profoundest desires for your future and make a plan to get there. Whether that includes resolution of trauma, greater self-understanding, achieving healthy relationships, help with day to day stressors and/or relief from depression or anxiety, I'd like to collaborate to create the change you want.