Therapists in Kalispell, MT
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Mindful Connections Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LAC
Verified Verified
Kalispell, MT 59901
My approach to therapy is to offer compassion and insight around the issue(s) that interfere with your life satisfaction or cause distress in your life. I am trained to offer you ways of seeing and resolving problems using therapy models that have proved to be helpful for others. Additionally, I will endeavor to encourage and support your personal strengths and the skills you already have in our work together.
My approach to therapy is to offer compassion and insight around the issue(s) that interfere with your life satisfaction or cause distress in your life. I am trained to offer you ways of seeing and resolving problems using therapy models that have proved to be helpful for others. Additionally, I will endeavor to encourage and support your personal strengths and the skills you already have in our work together.
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Kathryn (Kat) Barrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCHT
Verified Verified
Kalispell, MT 59901
My ideal clients are ambitious women who struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-judgment. I address client needs by teaching effective coping skills to manage stress, overwhelm and anxiety. I guide my clients with reprograming and processing their limiting beliefs and past traumas. My goal with clients is to support them with feeling more confident, in control, regulated, fulfilled, and at peace. I'm a great fit for you if you are ready to dive deep and achieve transformative results without wasting time or money on traditional therapeutic approaches.
My ideal clients are ambitious women who struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and self-judgment. I address client needs by teaching effective coping skills to manage stress, overwhelm and anxiety. I guide my clients with reprograming and processing their limiting beliefs and past traumas. My goal with clients is to support them with feeling more confident, in control, regulated, fulfilled, and at peace. I'm a great fit for you if you are ready to dive deep and achieve transformative results without wasting time or money on traditional therapeutic approaches.
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I believe that therapy is the client's personal journey where insight is created and processed to help enhance the client's life. My role as a therapist, is to provide unconditional regard, support, and another perspective as the client moves through their journey. I enjoy the variety of therapy that I can provide to adults, adolescents, and children through individual, family, and couples counseling.
I believe that therapy is the client's personal journey where insight is created and processed to help enhance the client's life. My role as a therapist, is to provide unconditional regard, support, and another perspective as the client moves through their journey. I enjoy the variety of therapy that I can provide to adults, adolescents, and children through individual, family, and couples counseling.
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Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you find yourself constantly in negative thinking patterns? Are you done with bad relationships, poor communication skills and want to understand how to care for yourself and love others better? If you don’t know what’s happening or how to deal with these things, I’d love to help because that’s what I do, I help people.
Are you tired of feeling anxious and depressed? Do you find yourself constantly in negative thinking patterns? Are you done with bad relationships, poor communication skills and want to understand how to care for yourself and love others better? If you don’t know what’s happening or how to deal with these things, I’d love to help because that’s what I do, I help people.
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Phoenix Hope Counseling
Pre-Licensed Professional, SWLC, MSW
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
Immediate Openings, including weekday in-person and some early morning and weekend telehealth availability. I have significant experience with trauma, including childhood trauma, domestic violence, and sexual violence. Additionally, I work closely with anxiety, life transitions, depression, and relationship issues. I will help you toward a place of processing emotional pain and finding peace within yourself, building a foundation to gain relief from your symptoms. I am dedicated to guiding you towards lasting positive change and healing in your life, feeling healthier and happier as an individual, and in relationships with others.
Immediate Openings, including weekday in-person and some early morning and weekend telehealth availability. I have significant experience with trauma, including childhood trauma, domestic violence, and sexual violence. Additionally, I work closely with anxiety, life transitions, depression, and relationship issues. I will help you toward a place of processing emotional pain and finding peace within yourself, building a foundation to gain relief from your symptoms. I am dedicated to guiding you towards lasting positive change and healing in your life, feeling healthier and happier as an individual, and in relationships with others.
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Rachel Winthrop
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, SWLC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
I believe growth is driven by curiosity, compassion, and courage. I work with adolescents and adults with diverse needs, including trauma, suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ+ topics. I create a warm, authentic atmosphere where you are heard and accepted. Laughter is welcomed, and a nonjudgmental understanding is always given.
I believe growth is driven by curiosity, compassion, and courage. I work with adolescents and adults with diverse needs, including trauma, suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ+ topics. I create a warm, authentic atmosphere where you are heard and accepted. Laughter is welcomed, and a nonjudgmental understanding is always given.
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In art therapy, we make things together to create a bridge to communication, sometimes staying in the metaphor, and other times using the art product as a jumping off point for verbal discussion. When using narrative therapy, we find new and creative ways to look at old, unproductive stories. We create goals together. I provide the solid, predictable framework and ongoing support, as well as parent coaching. We create opportunities for deep insight, meaningful growth and healthy risk-taking.
In art therapy, we make things together to create a bridge to communication, sometimes staying in the metaphor, and other times using the art product as a jumping off point for verbal discussion. When using narrative therapy, we find new and creative ways to look at old, unproductive stories. We create goals together. I provide the solid, predictable framework and ongoing support, as well as parent coaching. We create opportunities for deep insight, meaningful growth and healthy risk-taking.
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Montana Counseling Solutions
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
As a therapist my goal is to help clients overcome barriers so that they can live happier and healthier lives. In order to do this, I work on supporting my clients where they are in their journey and collaborate with them on their treatment. I provide a genuine, safe experience for my clients by incorporating creativity, humor, and play into sessions.
As a therapist my goal is to help clients overcome barriers so that they can live happier and healthier lives. In order to do this, I work on supporting my clients where they are in their journey and collaborate with them on their treatment. I provide a genuine, safe experience for my clients by incorporating creativity, humor, and play into sessions.
![Photo of Ellie McMann, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3377e422-8b20-48d5-823c-e21a57f7a7b1/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ellie McMann
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Kalispell, MT 59901
Not accepting new clients
In my social work career, I have worked in for the county behavioral health working with clients from age 2-21, and as a medical social worker working in oncology. I have experience working with children and teens who have experienced abuse and neglect, who are exhibiting challenging behaviors, and are experiencing anxiety and depression.
In my social work career, I have worked in for the county behavioral health working with clients from age 2-21, and as a medical social worker working in oncology. I have experience working with children and teens who have experienced abuse and neglect, who are exhibiting challenging behaviors, and are experiencing anxiety and depression.
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My ideal clients start out unsure and a bit nervous about therapy; they just know that something needs to be different. Together, we will figure out what that is and how to make life more bright and fulfilling. We can draw from a modality that works best for them and work toward the goals we set together. The time and work they invest will be well utilized and respected.
My ideal clients start out unsure and a bit nervous about therapy; they just know that something needs to be different. Together, we will figure out what that is and how to make life more bright and fulfilling. We can draw from a modality that works best for them and work toward the goals we set together. The time and work they invest will be well utilized and respected.
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Dr. Cindy Grossman
Counselor, LCPC, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kalispell, MT 59901
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working as a therapist for 25 years in a variety of settings in Montana, Boston, Los Angeles, Oregon, and Canada. I realize that people enter into therapy for many different reasons and at different times in their life. I utilize a collaborative approach to working with clients, working to find an approach to your therapy that feels supportive and effective. I know this work often requires courage and vulnerability and perhaps a sense of humor. Finding the right therapist and modality is an important part of this work.
I have been working as a therapist for 25 years in a variety of settings in Montana, Boston, Los Angeles, Oregon, and Canada. I realize that people enter into therapy for many different reasons and at different times in their life. I utilize a collaborative approach to working with clients, working to find an approach to your therapy that feels supportive and effective. I know this work often requires courage and vulnerability and perhaps a sense of humor. Finding the right therapist and modality is an important part of this work.
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I work with children, teens and adults across the lifespan providing individual, couples and family therapy, psychological assessment and consultation. My overall mission is to help clients to 1) understand, articulate, and negotiate their particular challenges such that they can cope and overcome; and 2) identify and achieve their personal goals and live congruently with their values and aspirations. I have worked in private, school and medical settings in urban and rural parts of the country including Los Angeles, Chicago, Arizona and Indiana. I am happy to offer services in my new adopted home, Northwest Montana.
I work with children, teens and adults across the lifespan providing individual, couples and family therapy, psychological assessment and consultation. My overall mission is to help clients to 1) understand, articulate, and negotiate their particular challenges such that they can cope and overcome; and 2) identify and achieve their personal goals and live congruently with their values and aspirations. I have worked in private, school and medical settings in urban and rural parts of the country including Los Angeles, Chicago, Arizona and Indiana. I am happy to offer services in my new adopted home, Northwest Montana.
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As an end-of-life therapist, I have a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families facing the challenges associated with terminal illness and loss. Whether helping individuals come to terms with their diagnosis, facilitating difficult conversations about end-of-life care, supporting patients in making informed decisions, and providing grief counseling to families navigating loss, I am dedicated to fostering an environment of compassionate understanding and healing.
As an end-of-life therapist, I have a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families facing the challenges associated with terminal illness and loss. Whether helping individuals come to terms with their diagnosis, facilitating difficult conversations about end-of-life care, supporting patients in making informed decisions, and providing grief counseling to families navigating loss, I am dedicated to fostering an environment of compassionate understanding and healing.
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Dr. Brittni Funderburk, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Kalispell, MT 59901
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training and experience, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins, and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that lead to more satisfaction and fulfillment in life . My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem, pride, and resiliency.
My approach is empathic, direct, and thoughtful. Given I have a wide background in my training and experience, I adapt my therapeutic approach to your needs. I find that effective therapy is a collaborative approach where we work together to understand your concerns, their origins, and most importantly what can be done to bring about both the internal and behavioral changes that lead to more satisfaction and fulfillment in life . My goal in therapy is to help integrate your shame and vulnerabilities into a healthy identity grounded in self-esteem, pride, and resiliency.
![Photo of Charlotte Dionne O'Hara, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d6788478-5c1a-4345-b055-9cf634591032/5/320x400.jpeg)
We all face challenges, uncertainties and various struggles in life. Taking the steps to make changes at times are not always easy. I invite you to therapy if you are struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck in everyday life. I will provide you with a safe and private space where you can focus just on yourself and with tools to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and with others around you.
We all face challenges, uncertainties and various struggles in life. Taking the steps to make changes at times are not always easy. I invite you to therapy if you are struggling with relationship issues, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, or just feeling stuck in everyday life. I will provide you with a safe and private space where you can focus just on yourself and with tools to help you build a healthier relationship with yourself and with others around you.
![Photo of Breezy Adams, LCPC, MS, NCC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/da22d5fd-845b-4da3-b528-d073afd79608/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a counselor, I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where people feel seen, heard, and valued, reflecting the fundamental human need for connection and belonging. I use a relational approach, prioritizing our therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful growth and healing. My therapetic approach involves using emotion-focused therapy, where we identify and challenge patterns in relationships that may evoke shame, fear, or anger, and collaborate to cultivate a sense of purpose, belonging, and fulfillment.
As a counselor, I am passionate about creating a supportive environment where people feel seen, heard, and valued, reflecting the fundamental human need for connection and belonging. I use a relational approach, prioritizing our therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful growth and healing. My therapetic approach involves using emotion-focused therapy, where we identify and challenge patterns in relationships that may evoke shame, fear, or anger, and collaborate to cultivate a sense of purpose, belonging, and fulfillment.
![Photo of Rory Christiaens, PCLC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/74609dca-8a15-410d-a7e2-a98537557533/2/320x400.jpeg)
Rory enjoys working with a wide range of clients and helping them work through a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, life-change and transition, future and career orientation, loss and grief, those working in high-stress and leadership positions and those recovering from antagonistic and toxic relationships. In addition, he has a strong background in leadership and sports performance and is the creator of the Dunamis Project, a program to help athletic departments and schools work proactively for the mental health of their athletes, coaches, support staff and administrators.
Rory enjoys working with a wide range of clients and helping them work through a variety of concerns including anxiety, depression, life-change and transition, future and career orientation, loss and grief, those working in high-stress and leadership positions and those recovering from antagonistic and toxic relationships. In addition, he has a strong background in leadership and sports performance and is the creator of the Dunamis Project, a program to help athletic departments and schools work proactively for the mental health of their athletes, coaches, support staff and administrators.
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Now accepting new clients! For over three decades I have worked with people of all ages and from many diverse backgrounds. Overall, I am passionate about all the people I serve! My primary focus is working with at risk children ages 5 - 18 who have faced a variety of challenges. However, I work with children, families, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, foster care, divorce, loss and grief, and substance abuse and chemical dependency issues. No journey is easy, but it can be less difficult when we are not walking alone.
Now accepting new clients! For over three decades I have worked with people of all ages and from many diverse backgrounds. Overall, I am passionate about all the people I serve! My primary focus is working with at risk children ages 5 - 18 who have faced a variety of challenges. However, I work with children, families, and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, foster care, divorce, loss and grief, and substance abuse and chemical dependency issues. No journey is easy, but it can be less difficult when we are not walking alone.
![Photo of Florance R O'Neal, MS, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/650820dd-ed95-4246-8a7a-9e5d79acabdb/2/320x400.jpeg)
In my counseling practice I work primarily with adults, individually and as couples. My work, which I love, is all about assisting people toward growth and transformation. With over 35 years of private counseling experience, I am able to utilize a wide range of training in a variety of modalities including the very popular and effective E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
In my counseling practice I work primarily with adults, individually and as couples. My work, which I love, is all about assisting people toward growth and transformation. With over 35 years of private counseling experience, I am able to utilize a wide range of training in a variety of modalities including the very popular and effective E.M.D.R. (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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Clients seek me when they want to feel relief from trauma, need someone who deeply understands the pain and the recovery process, and often have exhausted other options. Although, helping people recover from the negative effects of trauma is what I am most experienced at and successful doing, I also enjoy helping people navigate the difficulties of life effectively. If you are struggling with relationships, painful emotions, feeling like there is no hope, or like you're not getting anywhere in life, consider talking with me and let's see if I can help.
Clients seek me when they want to feel relief from trauma, need someone who deeply understands the pain and the recovery process, and often have exhausted other options. Although, helping people recover from the negative effects of trauma is what I am most experienced at and successful doing, I also enjoy helping people navigate the difficulties of life effectively. If you are struggling with relationships, painful emotions, feeling like there is no hope, or like you're not getting anywhere in life, consider talking with me and let's see if I can help.
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Number of Therapists in Kalispell, MT
200+
Average cost per session
$160
Therapists in Kalispell, MT who prioritize treating:
97% | Anxiety |
92% | Depression |
75% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Relationship Issues |
73% | Coping Skills |
73% | Self Esteem |
70% | Stress |
Average years in practice
9 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
88% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
78% | Allegiance |
68% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Therapists in Kalispell, MT see their clients
77% | In Person and Online | |
23% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Kalispell?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.