Therapists in Missoula, MT
With life’s challenges, there are few that can’t benefit from therapy at one point or another. Past trauma may negatively affect one’s relationships, career challenges can lead to overwhelming stress, and emotional life can sometimes feel unbalanced. A therapist can offer the support and tools to build healthier relationships, manage stress, and promote personal growth so you can live your best life.
When it comes to finding a therapist, Missoula, MT may have more options than many surrounding rural communities, but finding the right therapist can be challenging even in a city. One reason for this is that there are many forms of therapy, with different evidence-based approaches and techniques. Which will be most effective can depend on the challenges being addressed as well as personal preference. You may not have the ability to find the type of therapy you need if the therapist practices far away, or is not taking new patients. This is where online therapy can help.
BetterHelp offers a wide variety of mental health professionals who have expertise in a broad range of specialties, and experience working with diverse populations. Simply fill out an online questionnaire and BetterHelp will match you with the therapist that best meets your needs. And because feeling that you are sharing in a non-judgmental space can be so essential, if you need to change therapists you can do so at no additional cost.
Online therapy can also be a convenient solution for many busy professionals, parents, and students. Online sessions fit easily into any schedule and with video chat, phone, and text messaging options you can meet with your therapist from the comfort of your own home.
If you live in the Missoula community and have been thinking of therapy for any reason, whether to process past experiences, manage stress, or work on personal development, there is no better time to get started. Contact BetterHelp or check out the list of local online-based therapists below for more information.
Lorraine Hellman
Clinician
License Type(s): MSC,LCPC,LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
7 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) in Montana. I have a wide range of experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. My educational background consists of a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Providence (formerly the University of Great Falls). My prior experience is three years and my expertise includes adults experiencing addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and loss. My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and integrated while tailored for the best needs of my client. My counseling style encompasses a warm, caring, and interactive environment. I ensure a non-judgmental and respectful atmosphere. My therapeutic approach consists of cognitive behavior therapy, mindfulness, person-centered, solution-focused, healthy lifestyle, and psychoeducation. It takes courage and strength to seek help for a happier and more gratifying life. If you are ready for the next step to change your life I am here to support and encourage your journey.
Jennifer Hill
Clinician
License Type(s): MS, LCPC,LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression
21 years offering treatment
Welcome to a new adventure! You are taking the next positive step on your journey. That's how it works, you take one healthy step at a time… and eventually you find yourself closer and closer to where you want to be. You begin to connect more with your strengths and gifts and finally you start to feel more at peace. I look forward to starting this journey with you. It is not always an easy journey, but it is one worth taking and you never have to go it alone. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) in Montana. I received an Associate of Arts degree with distinction at Casper College in Wyoming, a Bachelor of Arts degree with honor at the University of Wyoming in 1995, and a Master of Science degree with honors in Community Counseling at Montana State University/Billings in 2004 . I love empowering my clients using various therapeutic and cognitive behavioral approaches. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with mental health, addiction, and co-occurring disorders. I have worked in the counseling field for over 20 years. I have worked in an inpatient treatment facility for almost 8 years as well as residential and outpatient centers. I enjoy working with adults, couples, families, youth, and have facilitated crisis mediations as well as individual, group and family therapy. I have addressed issues related to self- esteem, parenting, addiction, tobacco cessation, family dynamics, codependency, anger management, depression, anxiety, and trauma utilizing evidenced-based strategies including effective communication skills, self-compassion, meditation, mindfulness, relationship building skills, forgiveness, and conflict resolution. I have created several original materials to assist in the therapeutic process and to best fit my client’s needs. I utilize a solution focused approach building from a person’s strengths and utilizing a variety of value-based techniques to assist my clients in achieving a healthier and more fulfilled life. I am certified in Problem Solving Treatment and have taught various parenting classes including Love and Logic. I love the outdoors i.e. camping, hiking, taking my dog on an adventure and just soaking it all in. I have two wonderful adult sons and 4 beautiful grandchildren. I enjoy photography and I have started a few new hobbies with metal forging/blacksmithing, jewelry/beading, and painting. I am available for sessions most days (usually not Saturdays) and also upon request as my schedule allows. You can chose your preference for Video Sessions, Live (message) Chats, or Phone Sessions. If you need a session on the same day, let me know and I will put you on the cancellation list or I will try to fit you in a slot. Don't hesitate to ask and I will do my best to accommodate if at all possible at the available time. In the meantime, feel free to message anytime 24/7. Basically, it is what you are most comfortable with and at your own pace. I generally can respond at least once per morning and once per evening, sometimes more! You are also welcome to try the journal feature, and can keep the entries private for your own use or you can choose to share any entry with me that you feel comfortable sharing and you can change or delete what you want to share at anytime. Please remember that BetterHelp is not appropriate if you are in crisis or in immediate need of support. In crisis situations, please call 911 or local emergency services. You can also call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to talk to someone right away or for a Crisis Text Line text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis.
Jeanie Shade
Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW,CECP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment
I am a licensed clinical social worker/therapist licensed in the states of Idaho, Montana, and Arkansas. I have 7 years of licensed experience and many years prior of serving people in different capacities. The majority of my licensed experience has been within a hospital setting for adults and adolescents with severe mental health issues. I have seen firsthand the incredible change that often occurs with a person given the opportunity to tell his/her/their story, be genuinely listened to, and be guided to the innate wisdom to wellness that already resides within. For the last two years, I have also been leading a group at my local library to teach mental health wellness skills to community members and providing a setting for the members to practice these new wellness skills. I really enjoy teaching skills that can be applied to all sorts of situations in life, no matter what your story or circumstances. My counseling style is based on being present with a client, not just hearing, but truly listening and being a witness to another. I will want to know what exactly a client wants to learn or resolve and I will provide guidance and insight and teach skills accordingly. I will also introduce ideas I consider foundational to wellness, including mindfulness, really leaning in and feeling our emotions, centeredness and grounding, self-love, the difference between surviving skills and thriving skills, and exploring beliefs and how they create our life stories. My approach combines client-centered therapy, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness therapy as we weave together practical behavioral approaches with deep insights into why we are the way we are and how this can transform. I am also a Certified Emotion Code Practitioner (CECP). The Emotion Code is a form of energy healing. Its premise is that we can trapped unprocessed emotions in as a "stuck" frequency in our energy bodies. As a practitioner, I can assist you in identifying trapped emotions, discovering when they were trapped and in response to what event, and then releasing the stuck energy with intention. You can learn more at Discover Healing (discoverhealing.com). You can view my certification at https://discoverhealing.com/certified-practitioners/. The BetterHelp platform offers you a great opportunity to try out an energy healing modality. I have the flexibility to combine Emotion Code work with a more traditional talk therapy session, or focus solely on Emotion Code one day and talk therapy another day. Give it a try! It takes courage to choose an opportunity for growth and change. I am here to join you on such a journey.
Tammi Green
Clinician
License Type(s): LCPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression
3 years offering treatment
My name is Tammi Green. I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Counseling and Crisis Trauma from Liberty University and a Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. I use an eclectic approach to counseling to match the best method possible to the person and situations they are facing. This includes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, emotional coaching, and Christian based approaches. I have experience with working with all age groups from 0 to 80+ that have faced a variety of struggles from attachment disorders, ADHD and ADD, Autism, suicidal ideation, transition struggles, family counseling, low self-esteem, anger, ODD, substance use, prison transition, anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, emotional identification, parenting, care givers and burn out, behavioral issues, and people and families facing health issues. I am very much a person centered therapist meaning each person’s struggles are unique to them and I match my treatments to that person not a theory.
Judea Castillo Winter
Clinician
License Type(s): LISW,LCSW,MSSA
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefCareer difficultiesDepression
10 years offering treatment
Hello and welcome to my profile! My primary approach to practice is based on Humanistic Psychology with an emphasis on Strength Based approaches. I started out as a psych major (BA) and later went into social work with a Master's in Social Work to gain a broad perspective. I am licensed in Montana, Kentucky and Ohio as a LCSW and LISW respectively. I have worked with complex cases and multiple populations (i.e., older adults and their families, Dual Diagnosis and SUD, LGBTQ, forensic, domestic violence, motivational and coaching, depression and anxiety, trauma, poverty and veterans). I enjoy working with people. Often, in therapy, it can be a little tough in the beginning, before you feel better. I have found that sometimes talking about these issues make them real, concrete, which can be very scary. My virtual office is a safe place. There is no judgement. I can work with different situations and work as a team or more of a guide to find the answers in you. In the Humanistic view, our stance is that we all hold the answers inside of us, we sometimes need assistance in bringing them out. I work from the perspective that you are the expert on you. My goal is to help you to feel better and to see a brighter future ahead. Thank you for your courage to pursue this avenue! Note: Just a reminder for clients, please make sure you are residing in Montana, Ohio or Kentucky to receive services. If you travel out of town, please make sure to schedule only when back in one of those states. I know it's tricky during the holidays and school breaks!
Tiffany Evans
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemDepression
18 years offering treatment
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.
Joel Willis
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
5 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Montana with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I have worked with all ages though the majority of my experience has been with children and families. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, compassion and humor. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. 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.
Joseph Hansen
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching
8 years offering treatment
My name is Joseph Hansen, and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with 8 years of professional experience in mental health. I offer virtual support as a therapist with BetterHelp.com and run a private practice in Great Falls, MT, where I provide compassionate mental health services to the local community. Additionally, I serve as the President of the Board of Directors at Dynamic Recovery, an organization focused on helping individuals overcome substance abuse. In my work, I have experience helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your own story and that you possess many strengths that will assist you in overcoming the challenges you face. It takes courage to take that first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life, and I’m here to support you in that process. Before this chapter of my life, I spent 17.5 years in the United States Air Force, serving in Security Forces and later as a Readiness NCO. My military career took me around the world, including to Bahrain, Turkey, and South Korea, where I developed resilience, adaptability, and a deep appreciation for diverse cultures. Whether through therapy or personal growth, my goal is to help others recognize their own strengths and guide them through life’s challenges.
Nancy Huus
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes
13 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Montana with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Blake Passmore
Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
33 years offering treatment
I am licensed in Montana with 33 years of professional work experience. I bring a diverse set of life skills and experiences to my practice. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, depression, relationships and coping with life changes. I am also a certified professional life coach. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
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What types of therapists are available to clients in Missoula?
Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Missoula that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.
Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform
Mental health therapists in Missoula available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Missoula therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Missoula therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Missoula region and in the state of Montana.
How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?
Therapists in Missoula can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Missoula may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.
Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Missoula offering online therapy or in person?
Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.
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