Therapists in Montana

Hello, I am Jason! I believe my skills best match with people struggling adjusting, encountering stress or anxiety, needing encouragement, dealing with grief, or experiencing some depression. My approach is to build a trusting, honest relationship with you. I want to provide you compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy while also being honest and real with you. I use an eclectic approach, primarily a mix of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and REBT. I also use a lot of encouragement and support. I provide links to articles and videos, personal feedback, and various worksheets to help give you insight, and build new skills. Although my focus is on our relationship and empathy, I am future-thinking. I think this helps with troubleshooting and goal-setting. Research has shown that having a solid therapeutic relationship often is supportive of a positive therapeutic outcome. If something isn’t working, let’s have a conversation about it. I can be flexible. I have many years of experience working with all kinds of people with different kinds of struggles. I'm licensed in Montana but now live on the East Coast. I work a day job and communicate with my clients primarily in the evenings. That is also when I am available for appointments, usually between 7 and 10 PM EST. I typically do 1-hour appointments. I understand if that does not fit your schedule. I typically respond sooner than 24 hours. For this reason, it’s pretty challenging for me to respond to urgent messages. I am available by chat, phone, or video sessions. Of course, you can message me any time that works for you! By partnering with me, I believe I can instill hope, restore confidence, and support you as you make the changes necessary to get you where you want to be. Just like having a gym membership doesn't make you fit, having a subscription here won't help you by itself. This will take work. It will take communication. Be an active participant in your mental health. You’re welcome to write messages or make appropriate appointments that fit your life’s routine. This is your service to use as you see fit. I look forward to working with you. Thank you for trusting me. You can do this, and I can help.

At some point in our life, we all face the unexpected, whether it be the loss of someone important, a job, financial struggles, pain and sickness, or any of the other things life throws our way. It is helpful to have someone to talk to and offer a listening ear and perhaps some different perspective during those times. I hope to provide those things to my clients, as well as utilizing my experience and training to help others through the tough times. 2 Corinthians 1:4 I tend to be client centered, meeting clients where they are and help them reach where they want to go.

I am an LCSW with licenses in Oklahoma and recently in Montana. I have been practicing in Oklahoma since 2014. I have previous work history that includes working with at-risk youth in Juvenile Detention, Residential Behavioral Treatment, Child Welfare Department of DHS. Since completing graduate school with my MSW from the University of Oklahoma, I have worked with individuals, couples, and family counseling with children, adolescents, and adults, intake assessments and recommendations, medical social work, and working with children in partial hospitalization programs for intensive treatment. I have experience working with trauma, anxiety, depression, personality disorders, ODD, ADHD, family and parenting issues. I have worked in so many fields, both before becoming a therapist and after, that I have a lot of unique experiences to draw on to help clients navigate their emotions through different life situations. I am always eager to work with clients using the newest and best evidence-based treatment modalities. I use CBT and solution-focused therapy to help you reach the best possible outcome for you in any situation. I believe strongly in starting where you are in life and working on what you want to work on. I am skilled at helping you discover what you need to lead your best life.

It is a pleasure to meet you and have the opportunity to work with you. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of experience providing therapy services in a Clinical setting, and cumulatively, 24 years in mental health services. I am currently employed in a Community Mental Health Center in Central Montana, providing services to a diverse population of clients ages 18-90 seeking assistance for their mental health and well-being. My client caseload is comprised of Military Veterans, people needing extra support cop8ng with common mental health issues, the severely mentally ill and disabled, and court mandated clients. I treat Indiduals and families affected by depression, anxiety, PTSD, victims of many types of abuse/trauma, complex grief and loss, anger management, and interpersonal relationship challenges related to hone, family, and work life. I have a passion for helping others and my experience encompasses a wide range of therapeutic settings providing Individual, Group, and Family Therapy services to clients. Experience: 5 years in a rural Montana County Mental Health Center, 2 years in Medical Social Work providing Therapeutic Support Services to patients, diagnosed with Stage 4/5 Chronic Kidney Failure, 16 years in an inpatient Residential Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed youth ages 8-18, 3 years in Department of Justice Correctional facility to Adolescent Girls 1 year in Child Protective Services, and 4 years providing services/case management to a partial and intensive outpatient day treatment programs in an alternative school. A Montana native, I have lived in Montana most of my life and come from a farming and ranching background. I was raised in a hard working, law abiding family with strong values and beliefs. I earned my undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Montana State University in Billings, Montana; and taught in small communities for 7 years. I returned to Graduate school in 2013. Graduated with Honors in 2015 with aMasters degree in Social Work from Walla Walla University Billings Satellite campus. I completed licensure requirements and have held a professional license for Licensed Clinical Social Work for 9 years. My approach to therapy is client centered: clients are the experts on their lives and are the key instruments of integrating change into their lives. Working in collaboration with my clients to determine the direction and depth of therapy. Through a strengths-based and Motivational Interviewing perspective, I draw on multiple treatment modalities to guide clients in identifying strengths and developing treatment goals that help build confidence and empower them to accomplish their goals. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to assist clients in exploring relationships among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to aid in discovering dysfunctional thought patterns leading to self-destructive behaviors and beliefs. Utilization of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I support clients through development of mood regulation skills that include: mindfulness, positive coping skills, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and modulating emotional regulation. Action and Commitment Therapy (ACT) utilizing client strengths, acceptance and mindfulness strategies to increase psychological flexibility in inducing behavioral change. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) offering effective tools for processing past trauma experiences that impact interpersonal relationships and day to day functioning. My goal is to assist clients towards a life where they feel more joy and freedom from mental health symptoms and the ability to cope more effectively with the stressors of life . Outside of my work as a therapist, I have many varied hobbies and interests. I enjoy the great Montana outdoors engaging in hiking, fishing, camping, exploring historical sites, rock-hounding, and gardening. I am an avid artist and enjoy expressing my creativity in many ways: drawing, painting, crocheting, and crafts. I also enjoy merging creativity with my therapy pursuits. ________________________________________ SPECIALTIES •Management of Stress, Anxiety • Depression • PTSD-military and diverse trauma events • Self-Esteem, Confidence, Empowerment • Coping with Terminal Medical Illness and End of Life:Individual & Family • Coping and Adjustment to adverse life events Additional experience: Trauma and abuse, Domestic violence, Interpretation Challenges: Relationship issues related to marriage & family, Intimacy, Parent/Child relationships Anger management , Career difficulties , Sleep Difficulty, Bipolar disorder , ADHD, Schizophrenia Years of Clinical Licensed Experience: 9 Years of Mental Health Experience: 24

No one is 100% mentally healthy, there is no such thing. We all need support from time to time. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Addictions Counselor with over 30 years of experience working with people of all ages and backgrounds who face issues that include trauma, chemical dependency, self-esteem, communication, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety and more. I tailor the treatment approach to the client to best meet the client's needs, and generally include components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems Theory, Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing. I have experience working with individuals, couples and families. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.

Hello! You’ve taken the first step towards making positive changes in your life and that takes such strength and courage. Therapy can be scary and difficult at times but it’s so worth it. I’m here to walk with you on your journey to wellness and empowerment. YOU CAN DO THIS! I am a licensed clinical social worker and a licensed addiction counselor in the state of Montana. I was active duty in the U.S. Navy for 8 years. I love my job and am dedicated to helping my clients. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns like depression, anxiety, trauma, chemical dependency, crisis management, parenting, domestic violence, anger management and relationship problems. My counseling style is interactive, validating, empathetic, and warm. I believe everyone has worth and deserves respect, compassion, and sensitivity. My approach is client-centered, strengths based and combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, psychoeducation and mindfulness. Your treatment plan is tailored to you and your specific needs. I like homework options for clients to get the most out of our time together, so we may use books, workbooks, worksheets, helpful apps, or creative activities (like exercise, art, or writing). These are options and together we can decide on what works best for you and your needs. If you’re ready to take the next step, I would be honored to work with you on your journey. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in the state of Montana to do mental health counseling and therapy, as well as a Certified Coach. I’ve been self-employed for over 30 years and have a wide range of experience. I particularly work with persons who experience anxiety, stress and depression - often as a result of family problems and frequently work issues! I’ve also worked with all branches of the military working with troops and family both in the USA and abroad. My style of counseling tends to be more direct than passive. I believe in warmth, compassion and listening along with guidance and direction offered. I do not give advise; I am your mirror and help you see what you most want and need. Therapy is an individual journey, so the path we carve together is unique in it’s terrain, speed and outcome. I look forward to meeting each client with an open mind and heart. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I am licensed in Montana with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbt-related issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Montana with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Hi! So proud of you for taking the first step in reaching out for support! I look forward to working with you in the area of your choice. I’m happy to work with you on any area of concern and my areas of specialty are couples, first responders, law enforcement and compassion fatigue. I believe that therapy is NOT one size fits all, should be accessible to all with no barriers to receiving care. My treatment style is goal oriented, direct and to the point. I like to provide tangible tools and feedback to help you get where you want to go at a healthy pace.