Therapists in Polaris, MT
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Angela K Pell
Counselor, MS, LCPC, CCTP
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59801
Waitlist for new clients
I developed an unrelenting passion for helping children and adolescents learn, grow and succeed.
By providing a safe and supportive environment, together we will look for avenues to empower and create the life you are seeking. Through life, we’ve experienced various degrees of struggles, obstacles, changes, transitions, etc., which I’m here to assist you. With a focus on your strengths, solutions, and surrounding support systems, we will cultivate and discover your authentic self while you navigate this thing we call “Life."
I developed an unrelenting passion for helping children and adolescents learn, grow and succeed.
By providing a safe and supportive environment, together we will look for avenues to empower and create the life you are seeking. Through life, we’ve experienced various degrees of struggles, obstacles, changes, transitions, etc., which I’m here to assist you. With a focus on your strengths, solutions, and surrounding support systems, we will cultivate and discover your authentic self while you navigate this thing we call “Life."
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 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 people from a variety of backgrounds including children with complex trauma, families working towards reunification, people living with illness, substance use, and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
I am accepting new clients with immediate openings! I offer a space dedicated to you being able to show up and explore your life and relationships with curiosity and without judgment.
I have worked with people from a variety of backgrounds including children with complex trauma, families working towards reunification, people living with illness, substance use, and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
I am accepting new clients with immediate openings! I offer a space dedicated to you being able to show up and explore your life and relationships with curiosity and without judgment.
I work with children, ages 3-10, using Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), using the child’s language of play to facilitate change.
I am Kristi Lahusen, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (PLPC), working under supervision with Mark Knox, LMFT. With a background in mental health, fitness, nutrition, and a commitment to fostering overall wellbeing, I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults on their path towards growth, healing, and resilience. I hold a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University where I honed my skills in psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and counseling techniques and interventions.
I work with children, ages 3-10, using Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), using the child’s language of play to facilitate change.
I am Kristi Lahusen, a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (PLPC), working under supervision with Mark Knox, LMFT. With a background in mental health, fitness, nutrition, and a commitment to fostering overall wellbeing, I am passionate about supporting children, teens, and adults on their path towards growth, healing, and resilience. I hold a Master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University where I honed my skills in psychotherapy, clinical assessment, and counseling techniques and interventions.
I believe the therapeutic process should include trust and non-judgment as its foundation. Attachment Theory influences my practice. I have 22 years of experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma as well as adolescents and adults who face life stressors. I enjoy working with a variety of needs and populations.
I believe the therapeutic process should include trust and non-judgment as its foundation. Attachment Theory influences my practice. I have 22 years of experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma as well as adolescents and adults who face life stressors. I enjoy working with a variety of needs and populations.
Stacking Stones Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Hamilton, MT 59840
We provide services for all ages of clients - young children up through the elderly.
We believe in a Strength's Based approach when working with people in therapy. We have extensive experience working in the mental health field in a variety of different settings. We have worked with a vast majority of mental health issues, including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Eating Disorders, and various Addictions.
We provide services for all ages of clients - young children up through the elderly.
We believe in a Strength's Based approach when working with people in therapy. We have extensive experience working in the mental health field in a variety of different settings. We have worked with a vast majority of mental health issues, including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Eating Disorders, and various Addictions.
In 2008 I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Counseling. Since 2010, I have been a counselor in the Bozeman school district, and in 2014, I took a position working part-time at the nCenter in Belgrade. I am trained as a Safe-ti (School and Family Engagement - Trauma Informed) specialist, and I work with children and adolescents who have been traumatized. I love my work because I know the value to children, adolescents and parents in facing these difficulties before adulthood. I use this same skill set to work with adults who have experienced past or present trauma.
In 2008 I graduated from Western Michigan University with a Masters in Counseling. Since 2010, I have been a counselor in the Bozeman school district, and in 2014, I took a position working part-time at the nCenter in Belgrade. I am trained as a Safe-ti (School and Family Engagement - Trauma Informed) specialist, and I work with children and adolescents who have been traumatized. I love my work because I know the value to children, adolescents and parents in facing these difficulties before adulthood. I use this same skill set to work with adults who have experienced past or present trauma.
I use play therapeutically to assist children in better processing their experiences and developing more effective strategies for managing their worlds.
Play therapy builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them, while allowing them an opportunity to consider the way they think about, feel toward, and resolve their concerns.
I use play therapeutically to assist children in better processing their experiences and developing more effective strategies for managing their worlds.
Play therapy builds on the natural way that children learn about themselves and their relationships in the world around them, while allowing them an opportunity to consider the way they think about, feel toward, and resolve their concerns.
I teach problem solving skills, anger management, grief work, stress management, parent-child training and cognitive behavioral understanding.
I have learned that the heart and success of therapy is a safe and trusting relationship /environment where people can grow. I work to provide this safety in a supportive and non judgmental environment which empowers and encourages this. My role is to be empathic and support/guide this growth as well as to give clients a greater understanding of themselves. I see us all as unique and gifted and value the varying depths and needs of people.
I teach problem solving skills, anger management, grief work, stress management, parent-child training and cognitive behavioral understanding.
I have learned that the heart and success of therapy is a safe and trusting relationship /environment where people can grow. I work to provide this safety in a supportive and non judgmental environment which empowers and encourages this. My role is to be empathic and support/guide this growth as well as to give clients a greater understanding of themselves. I see us all as unique and gifted and value the varying depths and needs of people.
Nick Lumpkin
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
Missoula, MT 59803
Nick has experience working with children and their family's to assist in creating positive change within the family unit.
Nick helps his clients create positive change in their lives and assists them on their journey of self-actualization. Nick’s therapeutic focus is to lead his individual clients on the path that will help them become what they strive to be in life, through compassion, encouragement, and various therapeutic modalities. He believes that by creating strong therapeutic relationships with clients, they can work toward positive change and happier, healthier lives.
Nick has experience working with children and their family's to assist in creating positive change within the family unit.
Nick helps his clients create positive change in their lives and assists them on their journey of self-actualization. Nick’s therapeutic focus is to lead his individual clients on the path that will help them become what they strive to be in life, through compassion, encouragement, and various therapeutic modalities. He believes that by creating strong therapeutic relationships with clients, they can work toward positive change and happier, healthier lives.
Gianna Lishman (Sentinel Mental Health Inc)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Helena, MT 59601
I am a trauma-informed child, teen and family therapist who is deeply committed to empowering my clients with the knowledge and skills they need to heal wholeheartedly. I treat both the brain and the body and believe that all behavior is communication. Often times, the challenging behaviors we see in ourselves and our children reflects underlying neurobiological processes related to trauma, unmet needs, and lagging social-emotional skills. As a therapist, it is an honor to walk alongside you on your path to healing.
I am a trauma-informed child, teen and family therapist who is deeply committed to empowering my clients with the knowledge and skills they need to heal wholeheartedly. I treat both the brain and the body and believe that all behavior is communication. Often times, the challenging behaviors we see in ourselves and our children reflects underlying neurobiological processes related to trauma, unmet needs, and lagging social-emotional skills. As a therapist, it is an honor to walk alongside you on your path to healing.
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.
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.
Jodie L Sipes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Belgrade, MT 59714
Waitlist for new clients
Jodie's background includes work with sexual assault, child abuse, severe emotional disturbances in children, family matters, and trauma.
Jodie uses a person-centered approach and believes her work is a collaborative effort. She focuses on encouraging hope and fostering resilience while working to help others overcome adversity. Her knowledge in Cognitive Behavior Therapy have helped others work through issues such as anxiety and depression. She is able to bring clarity to complicated matters and can help you build the skills you need. She will help you confront yourself with grace and increase your interpersonal skills that will help you improve your important relationships.
Jodie's background includes work with sexual assault, child abuse, severe emotional disturbances in children, family matters, and trauma.
Jodie uses a person-centered approach and believes her work is a collaborative effort. She focuses on encouraging hope and fostering resilience while working to help others overcome adversity. Her knowledge in Cognitive Behavior Therapy have helped others work through issues such as anxiety and depression. She is able to bring clarity to complicated matters and can help you build the skills you need. She will help you confront yourself with grace and increase your interpersonal skills that will help you improve your important relationships.
I work with children, teens, and adults to manage and assist with difficulties that interfere with daily functioning, which include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief and loss issues, divorce, and trauma while working together to reach goals in a safe and confidential environment.
I work with children, teens, and adults to manage and assist with difficulties that interfere with daily functioning, which include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief and loss issues, divorce, and trauma while working together to reach goals in a safe and confidential environment.
Rebecca Mann, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hamilton, MT 59840
In my practice I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds and of all ages. In working with children, adolescents and up through adult ages I find success working with people who are interested in making a change in their life, healing from past experiences and improving their ability to cope while moving forward.
In my practice I enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds and of all ages. In working with children, adolescents and up through adult ages I find success working with people who are interested in making a change in their life, healing from past experiences and improving their ability to cope while moving forward.
I have been working with children and families for the past 11 years utilizing a relational attachment model. I have experience working with family separation, foster care/adoption, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, school issues along a verity of emotional/behavioral concerns. I have worked with children from age 5-18 years. I offer a safe nonjudgmental environment that allows children and families to be able to address and explore their needs with support and guidance.
I have been working with children and families for the past 11 years utilizing a relational attachment model. I have experience working with family separation, foster care/adoption, trauma, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, school issues along a verity of emotional/behavioral concerns. I have worked with children from age 5-18 years. I offer a safe nonjudgmental environment that allows children and families to be able to address and explore their needs with support and guidance.
He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Open, honest, and caring, Tristen brings his passion for healing and growth to every session. Tristen believes that the challenges we face in our lives are obstacles to be overcome, and can provide opportunities for growth. He strives to empower his clients with the skills and tools necessary for them to reach their highest potential, and achieve their most ambitious goals. Tristen believes that much of the distress and dysfunction we experience in our lives stem from suppressed and/or ineffectively expressed emotions. He works to build strong, safe relationships with his clients so that they can explore their emotions.
He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Open, honest, and caring, Tristen brings his passion for healing and growth to every session. Tristen believes that the challenges we face in our lives are obstacles to be overcome, and can provide opportunities for growth. He strives to empower his clients with the skills and tools necessary for them to reach their highest potential, and achieve their most ambitious goals. Tristen believes that much of the distress and dysfunction we experience in our lives stem from suppressed and/or ineffectively expressed emotions. He works to build strong, safe relationships with his clients so that they can explore their emotions.
I specialize in trauma work w/ adults and children.
I’ve been in the mental health field for over 25 years and take a relational approach considering the individual, environment, life experiences, personality, needs and strengths of each person. I enjoy supporting adults, children and families improve communication skills, self awareness, acceptance, and learn adaptive ways to regulate/ manage emotions and behaviors. We will work together to increase insight and awareness and you or your child's overall functioning, and reduce problematic symptoms/behaviors. My clients have expressed feeling safe and accepted and often share appreciating the depth of our work together.
I specialize in trauma work w/ adults and children.
I’ve been in the mental health field for over 25 years and take a relational approach considering the individual, environment, life experiences, personality, needs and strengths of each person. I enjoy supporting adults, children and families improve communication skills, self awareness, acceptance, and learn adaptive ways to regulate/ manage emotions and behaviors. We will work together to increase insight and awareness and you or your child's overall functioning, and reduce problematic symptoms/behaviors. My clients have expressed feeling safe and accepted and often share appreciating the depth of our work together.
I have been working in the mental health field for more than 16 years with individuals, children, and families.
Taking the first step in reaching out for help can be the most challenging and difficult part in the process of self healing. My objective is to make this, and all of the time we spend working toward your goals, as comfortable as possible by offering the opportunity for you to share and grow in a non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. My main focus is meeting you where you are, and using your strengths to work on areas of self improvement that are important to you.
I have been working in the mental health field for more than 16 years with individuals, children, and families.
Taking the first step in reaching out for help can be the most challenging and difficult part in the process of self healing. My objective is to make this, and all of the time we spend working toward your goals, as comfortable as possible by offering the opportunity for you to share and grow in a non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. My main focus is meeting you where you are, and using your strengths to work on areas of self improvement that are important to you.
I am driven to work with individuals to reach their goals. I am passionate in finding a path to reach a goal, be it the easy or hard route, I am along for the ride. I have extensive history in working with families and children, who have faced an array of challenges, such as divorces, transitions to college, guardianship changes, and behavioral issues. I also have worked closely with LGBTQ+ teens and adults, creating groups to increase social connections, fighting for rights in school and political realms, and exploring sense of identity.
I am driven to work with individuals to reach their goals. I am passionate in finding a path to reach a goal, be it the easy or hard route, I am along for the ride. I have extensive history in working with families and children, who have faced an array of challenges, such as divorces, transitions to college, guardianship changes, and behavioral issues. I also have worked closely with LGBTQ+ teens and adults, creating groups to increase social connections, fighting for rights in school and political realms, and exploring sense of identity.
Child Therapists
Child psychologists in Polaris, MT provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Polaris build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Polaris build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.