Individual, Couple Counseling & EMDR in Montana

*Integrative Psychotherapy & Mind-Body Medicine in Montana is In-Network with the following insurance plans: BCBS, Allegiance, Pacific Source, and Mountain Health Co-op. Please schedule using the link above. We are delighted to provide therapy and counseling to Montana State University (MSU) students. Please inquire.

As an experienced psychotherapist and EMDR Specialist with a private practice serving Bozeman Montana, I offer nonjudgmental, compassionate, And skilled therapy and relationship counseling to individuals and couples. I have extensive post-graduate training and certifications in a range of evidence-based and somatic modalities including EMDR, IFS, SE, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, CBT, and more.

In the wide-open landscapes of Montana, where the vast skies meet rugged mountains, our counseling services offer a unique and peaceful refuge for individuals seeking healing and personal growth. Whether you're navigating the challenges of rural life, managing stress in bustling Bozeman, or dealing with past trauma, our skilled and highly experienced counselors provide a safe, compassionate space to explore the issues in your life. With an understanding of the state's distinct culture and values, many practitioners incorporate nature, outdoor activities, and holistic approaches to enhance traditional therapy. In Montana, counseling isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about embracing the journey of change, finding strength in solitude, and reconnecting with your true self amidst the beauty of the natural world.

You may find yourself facing a crisis or transition, anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, substance abuse, relationship concerns, or other symptoms impacting your health, behavior, emotions, and spirit. Working with a skilled therapist can give you the support and guidance you need to feel more resilient and balanced. Whether your concerns are personal or professional, longstanding or new challenges, effective therapy and counseling will support you in reducing distressing emotional and physical symptoms, so you can face your circumstances with strength, clarity, and hope. In addition to helping clients in Bozeman, I provide counseling throughout Montana State, remotely via phone or secure video.

This Bozeman Montana counseling practice supports clients struggling with a range of modern challenges that are impacting their emotional health and well-being. 

In Bozeman, Montana, counseling services often integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of individuals. Common therapies include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps clients identify and reframe negative thought patterns; EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), which is effective for processing trauma and emotional distress; Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), commonly used for emotional regulation and coping with intense feelings; and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), which focuses on finding practical solutions to current challenges. Many counselors also incorporate mindfulness-based techniques and nature therapy, utilizing the stunning Montana landscape to promote healing and self-reflection. Additionally, family therapy and couples counseling are frequently used to address relationship dynamics and strengthen communication. These diverse approaches provide a holistic and personalized path to emotional well-being in the Bozeman area. As a mind-body practitioner, I’ve had great success working with my clients in this way rather than adhering to a single treatment philosophy.

Couple & Relationship Counseling In Bozeman Montana

We provide couples, marital, and relationship counseling to clients at all stages of their relationships—whether you're seeking to reconnect with your partner, or finding the courage to leave a toxic, unhealthy dynamic. Many relationships are influenced by longstanding individual issues, and successful counseling can create a safe space for both partners to express their needs, desires, and even frustrations. We understand that some couples enter therapy seeking a deeper, more meaningful connection, hoping to explore shared needs and desires to enhance intimacy and understanding. Even strong relationships can face challenges that destabilize the partnership, such as parenting struggles, infertility, blended family conflicts, work-life balance issues, unresolved trauma, mental health concerns, addiction, shifts in values or goals, and more.

In our Bozeman, Montana practice, we offer a supportive environment where you can explore your relationship and work toward the connection you desire. We focus not only on the relationship itself but also on individual needs, trauma wounds, and personal dynamics that affect the partnership. Whether you're newly partnered, married, in a long-term relationship, navigating blended family issues, or going through a separation, we are here to help. With specialized training in The Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), our approach centers on attachment, connection, and helping partners truly listen to each other’s needs and desires. If you are healing from infidelity, we work together to address the trauma and uncover the deeper issues that led to betrayal. Our practice is inclusive of all relationship types, including same-gender, gender non-conforming, open, non-monogamous, and polyamorous partnerships.

Some common concerns addressed in this Bozeman Montana Couple Counseling Practice:

• Betrayal (emotional or physical)

• Communication problems

• Difficulty getting important needs met within the relationship

• Challenges with intimacy

• Sexual concerns and sex therapy

• Transitions and difficult challenges

• Life-stage challenges

• Physical illness or mental health concerns impacting the relationship

• Unresolved trauma wounds 

• Values and relationship goals 

• Repeating problem patterns and dynamics

• Parenting challenges

• Divorce and separation

• Premarital counseling

Montana State University Counseling services

We work with MSU students who are struggling with adjustment, stress, anxiety, and depression, offering practical skills, CBT skills, and supportive therapy to students who struggle throughout the year. We have excellent resources to make necessary referrals for medication providers as needed. Our Bozeman counseling practice is dedicated to supporting Montana State University (MSU) students as they navigate the challenges of academic life, personal growth, and mental well-being. College life can be a time of immense transition, and many students experience stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, or issues related to identity, mental health, and overall life balance. Whether it’s adjusting to a new environment, managing academic pressures, dealing with homesickness, or confronting difficult personal circumstances, we are here to offer a compassionate, understanding, and tailored approach to support each student’s unique journey.

We offer a range of counseling services designed to meet the needs of MSU students, from individual therapy and stress management to relationship and life coaching. Our focus is on providing a safe space where students can explore their challenges and develop the tools to handle them effectively. For those struggling with anxiety, depression, or self-esteem issues, we use evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help students identify and shift negative thought patterns, enabling them to regain control over their emotional well-being. Additionally, for students navigating relationship dynamics, whether with roommates, romantic partners, or family, we provide relationship counseling that focuses on communication, conflict resolution, and healthy connection.

Transitioning into college life can sometimes bring unresolved issues from the past to the surface. We recognize that MSU students often face stressors such as academic pressures, relationship changes, or family dynamics that can affect their mental health. Our counselors are skilled in working with students who need to process trauma, work through personal growth, or find balance in their busy lives. For students seeking clarity, we offer goal-setting and life coaching that helps them focus on their values and aspirations, allowing them to create a more fulfilling and focused college experience.

Our practice also values inclusivity and is committed to serving the diverse student body at MSU, including those who may be exploring their sexual identity, navigating mental health challenges, or dealing with cultural adjustments. Whether a student needs support with managing social anxiety, exploring career paths, or finding a healthier work-life balance, we are here to provide guidance and support. With our personalized, solution-focused approach, we help MSU students build resilience, foster self-compassion, and navigate their academic and personal challenges with confidence.

EMDR Therapy In Bozeman Montana

How does EMDR Therapy Work?

Research shows that traumatic memories are stored in the brain differently from other memories. During a traumatic event, the body’s fight-or-flight response kicks in, prioritizing immediate survival over processing the experience. This disrupts the brain’s natural information processing system, causing the trauma to be stored in a fragmented, disjointed way. As a result, painful emotions, sensations, thoughts, and images associated with the trauma may remain locked in the nervous system, reemerging as symptoms in the present. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy works by altering how the brain processes and stores these traumatic memories, reducing the distressing symptoms such as intrusive thoughts, emotional pain, and physical sensations tied to past experiences. Through the use of bilateral stimulation, like eye movements, EMDR helps reprocess these memories, allowing the brain to store them in a more adaptive, integrated way, ultimately leading to relief and healing.

Many of our clients have spent years in traditional talk therapy or CBT, making progress but still feeling stuck. They often describe EMDR as the breakthrough they’ve been searching for—finally providing the results needed to heal deeply and move forward. It’s one of my favorite modalities because it works. Often, clients are encouraged by family, friends, or other therapists to try EMDR when they’ve reached a point of frustration with other approaches. They feel like EMDR is their last hope to resolve lingering symptoms, and in my experience, it has been incredibly effective. We’ve had great success using EMDR both as a standalone treatment and as an integration with traditional talk therapy. When combined with other therapies like Somatic Experiencing, EMDR can supercharge healing, offering clients the comprehensive, lasting relief they’ve been searching for.

What follows are some symptoms that EMDR in Bozeman can resolve:

• Anxiety, fear, panic, worry

• Phobias

• Sadness and unresolved grief

• Dissociation and trauma resolution

• PTSD

• Recovering from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse

• Feeling “stuck”

• Feeling unworthy, undeserving, or unlovable

• Survivor of bullying

• Guilt and shame

• Traumatic medical experiences

• Traumatic accidents

• Terrifying memories

• Attachment wounds

• Self-defeating patterns or self-sabotage

• Addictions to substance or process addictions

• Creative blocks and performance problems 

Through EMDR therapy, we will use the counseling relationship as a safe place to access painful traumatic memories that are stored deep within the brain’s neural pathways. After bringing these memories to the surface, we use bilateral brain stimulation techniques such as light tapping or eye movement to reprocess the painful memories. The goal is that these memories are no longer negatively “charged” for you and do not cause activation in the nervous system. Suffering is greatly decreased by using EMDR therapy.

EMDR Intensives in Bozeman Montana

EMDR intensives are a highly effective option for residents of Bozeman and Montana, providing a focused and transformative approach to healing. These intensive sessions allow individuals to make significant progress in a short amount of time, which can be especially beneficial for those with busy schedules or those living in rural areas where access to regular therapy might be limited. By dedicating multiple hours over a few days, clients can dive deep into their trauma, reprocessing painful memories and clearing emotional blocks more rapidly than in traditional weekly sessions. This concentrated approach is perfect for those looking for lasting relief from anxiety, PTSD, or other unresolved trauma, and it offers a powerful alternative for anyone ready to make meaningful, fast progress in their healing journey. EMDR intensives provide residents of Bozeman and the broader Montana area with the opportunity to achieve profound results in a supportive, condensed format, allowing them to return to their daily lives feeling more balanced and empowered.If you live in Bozeman or anywhere in Montana, we offer accelerated EMDR sessions in person. Please reach out if you are interested in EMDR Intensives as a way to accelerate your trauma healing. Bozeman Montana EMDR intensives can be held on the weekend or over several 3-hour days. LEARN MORE