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Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC
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Shasta Baum-Strait

Counselor, LCPC (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
314 1st Street East, 204, Polson, MT 59860
(406) 306-1447
Let's Connect (406) 306-1447
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Are you struggling with anxious thoughts such as, who am I and where do I belong, what will happen next. Are you overwhelmed trying to understand your emotions and boundaries? I help decrease toxic relationships and thoughts, understand triggers and deepen insight and awareness of values and needs. My clients work on healthy boundaries and emotional awareness with self acceptance to decrease relational manipulation, build compassion and increase communication. My typical client is high functioning tween to adult that struggles in some aspect of life with anxiety, self harm, unresolved trauma, low mood or poor relationships.
My focus is on tweens to adult who are struggling with anxiety, low confidence, PTSD, family dysfunction, enabling or codependency and relational trauma. I work with LGBTQIA and use synergetic therapy, sand tray (for trauma, depression, attachment, anxiety), CBT, stress management, mindfulness, yoga, art and somatic awareness as needed.
With 10 years of working with children, adults and teens, specifically on the reservation, I have seen the struggle it is taking care of yourself. Feeling burdened and isolated is not the only choice. I recognize that when you withdraw or feel alone connection and understanding will help, reach out, support is here.
Call or Shasta Baum-Strait now for a free 15 minute consultation - (406) 306-1447

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

314 1st Street East

204

Polson, MT 59860

(406) 306-1447
I see children in person preferably age 6 and up. Teens and adults I can see via telehealth or in person at my office.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Child 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

314 1st Street East

204

Polson, MT 59860

(406) 306-1447
I see children in person preferably age 6 and up. Teens and adults I can see via telehealth or in person at my office.
I specialize in Anxiety, Trauma and PTSD and Child 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • First Choice Health | FCH
  • Montana Health Co-op
  • PacificSource
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
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I charge per session and expect to carry a card on file for copays and deductibles. This is typically charged weekly, unless other arrangements are made.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC
"
I charge per session and expect to carry a card on file for copays and deductibles. This is typically charged weekly, unless other arrangements are made.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
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Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Montana / 38229 Shasta Baum-Strait
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I have worked with children 3-17 in several different therapeutic settings. I am trained in EMDR specifically adapted for children/teens, EMDR for adults and Synergetic Play Therapy. I have worked with anxiety, depression and trauma related symptoms my entire career with children to adults.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC
"
I have worked with children 3-17 in several different therapeutic settings. I am trained in EMDR specifically adapted for children/teens, EMDR for adults and Synergetic Play Therapy. I have worked with anxiety, depression and trauma related symptoms my entire career with children to adults.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
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Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Child

Expertise

  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Stress
  • Tween and Teens
  • Women's Issues
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Within the first month of sessions my goal is to understand what has happened in your life and work on a plan to alleviate the emotional pain. Anxiety and depression often have their origins in traumatic experiences and awareness around how it has shifted your world view is at the core of the work I do. EMDR and Synergetic Play Therapy are my preferred treatment modality for children and teens.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC
"
Within the first month of sessions my goal is to understand what has happened in your life and work on a plan to alleviate the emotional pain. Anxiety and depression often have their origins in traumatic experiences and awareness around how it has shifted your world view is at the core of the work I do. EMDR and Synergetic Play Therapy are my preferred treatment modality for children and teens.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC

Client Focus

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Age

Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Family

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Expressive Arts
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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EMDR is a trauma based treatment that I routinely adapt for children and teens into play and expressive arts. EMDR consists of eight phases and can take at least a year to address ongoing or cumulative traumatic experiences. Synergetic Play Therapy is incorporated pairing body based somatic interventions and feeling work.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC
"
EMDR is a trauma based treatment that I routinely adapt for children and teens into play and expressive arts. EMDR consists of eight phases and can take at least a year to address ongoing or cumulative traumatic experiences. Synergetic Play Therapy is incorporated pairing body based somatic interventions and feeling work.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC

Location

Primary Location

314 1st Street East

204

Polson, MT 59860

(406) 306-1447

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I see children in person preferably age 6 and up. Teens and adults I can see via telehealth or in person at my office.
Call for a free consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC
"
I see children in person preferably age 6 and up. Teens and adults I can see via telehealth or in person at my office.
Call for a free consultation now - (406) 306-1447
Photo of Shasta Baum-Strait, LCPC, Counselor
Shasta Baum-Strait
Counselor, LCPC