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Integrative Psychotherapy Montana

EMDR Therapy Individual Counseling Couple & Marriage Counseling

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Our highly-Experienced Psychologists, Psychotherapists & counselors are here to help.

Do you feel anxious and stressed, which leaves you feeling overwhelmed?

Is depression or chronic sadness keeping you from having a more satisfying and productive life?

Do you struggle in your relationship, and would love to feel more connected or secure?

Do you have Unresolved trauma symptoms that have not been helped by traditional “talk” counseling sessions?

Individual Counseling for adults in bozeman montana

Life can feel like a battle at times, but you don’t have to suffer alone. Our Bozeman Montana counseling practice offers highly-experienced psychologists, counselors and psychotherapists who have the expertise to help you heal a range of concerns, including: fear, dread, somatic complaints, chronic pain, difficult emotions, relationship and communication challenges and unresolved trauma wounds. We have the skills to help you navigate a crisis or the difficult transitions that you may be facing in your life. Our goal for you is to experience more satisfying relationships with yourself and others. Whatever concerns bring you to counseling, we are dedicated to helping you find greater hope, resilience and enhanced well-being.

Marriage & Relationship Counseling in Bozeman Montana

All relationships have challenges. Unfortunately, we don’t always have the relationship skills to manage problems as they arise. Integrative Psychotherapy MT offers high-quality marriage and couple counseling to help you resolve a range of difficulties. Relationship counseling can address not only romantic relationships, but also work and family relationships. Partners tend to repeat unhelpful patterns that create confusion and unnecessary suffering. Resentment builds and distance follows. Some partners seek therapy because they wish to address infidelity. Couples can go on to heal and thrive following a betrayal. Frequently a partner may suffer from a specific challenge like substance abuse, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma or anger— these couples benefit from specific strategies, education and support. We pride ourselves on valuing a range of relationships—conventional and alternative relationships—as well as culture, race, orientation, religion, and gender as key aspects of identity for our individuals, couples, and families.

Concerns Addressed

  • Understand Past and Present Concerns and Family of Origin Struggles

  • Feel Less Anxious and Stressed

  • Identify and Overcome Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Learn to Better Manage Emotions Such as Anger, Fear and Sadness

  • Worry Less and Overcome Loneliness and Isolation

  • Gain Support for Relationship Concerns, Intimacy, Sexuality, Infidelity

  • Learn Effective Communication Skills and Improve Social Skills

  • Change Unwanted Behaviors, Habits and Patterns

  • Gain Help for PTSD & Unresolved Trauma Symptoms

  • Address Substance Abuse & Poor Coping Skills

  • Gain Support to Help You Manage a Personal or Professional Crisis

  • Learn to Better Manage Chronic Pain and Medical Diagnosis

  • Help withDifficult Life-Transitions, Aging, Separation, Divorce, Loss & Grief

  • Explore Life Purpose, Feeling Stuck, Existential, Identity and Spiritual Concerns

  • Improve Self-Esteem, Self-Doubt, Poor Boundaries, Guilt and Shame

  • Support for Professional Burnout, Work/Life Balance, Stress and Chronic Pain

  • Address Family Stressors, Parenting and Caretaking Concerns

  • Explore Work and Gain Support for Professional Stress

Are you Looking for something other than talk therapy?

Ask Us About EMDR!

In addition to effective online therapy for individuals and couples, some of our therapists offer EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Therapies to help you go deeper in your healing journey. As advanced practitioners somatic therapies, we offer these modalities as well as other integrative practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Somatic Experiencing Practices. Our skilled, compassionate, and highly experienced counselors specialize in EMDR & individual therapy for adults, supporting each person’s inherent capacity to heal, as you move towards meaningful change, transformation and healing. Honoring the importance of the relationship between therapist and client, our approach is attachment-based—emphasizing compassion, acceptance and a solution-oriented focus approach to healing a range of difficulties. Your insurance can pay for your EMDR Therapy if you live in the state of Montana. Reach out today to learn more about Montana EMDR & somatic-based therapies.

Therapy Modalities

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Somatic Psychotherapy

  • Focusing-Oriented Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

  • Psychoneuroimmunology

  • Positive Neureuroplasticity Training

  • Mindfulness Training

  • Stress Management & Biofeedback

  • Attachment-Focused Therapy

  • Psychospiritual Counseling

  • Couples Counseling Techniques

  • Family Therapy

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Practice Philosophy

As integrative psychotherapists, we consider all aspects of you and your experience, which includes: home, work, social, cultural, emotional, biological, relational, spiritual, and more. This is a mind-body approach to therapy. Our counseling philosophy addresses not only your symptoms, but the root cause of your difficulties so you can experience long-lasting healing. This means that we help you process thoughts and emotions and build healthier coping skills in addition to processing experiences that are held in the nervous system. Our experienced professionals offer a range of evidence-based and research-proven therapies to help you transform anxiety, depression and emptiness into acceptance, freedom and connectedness. We work with adults of all ages, sexual orientations and cultural backgrounds, specializing in individual therapy, marriage counseling and family counseling.

Montana Virtual Therapy

We believe that the best therapy is counseling that allows you to easily engage with your licensed mental health professional. We understand the investment that therapy requires, and we want you to be successful. Finding a therapist should easy, but you may live in a location where experienced counselors are difficult to find. Teletherapy is also a good fit if you are busy with work and family obligations and the convenience of sessions from your home or office just makes your life easier. We make virtual appointments simple for our clients who live in Bozeman and throughout the state of Montana using our secure HIPPA-compliant platform. Our therapist are trained to provide high-quality video counseling services and can treat most difficulties using virtual therapy. According to research, remote counseling sessions are just as effective for clients as in-person office visits, however, it might not be the best fit for your individual needs. Send us an email to learn more.

How To Find The Right Therapist For You In Bozeman Montana

It can feel overwhelming when you decide to work with a therapist. Our modern world makes finding a therapist online somewhat easier, but there are so many qualified therapists to choose from. Many people begin their therapy search using a popular website called Psychology Today because there are many search options, which makes the process somewhat more streamlined, but still challenging. You may want a counselor with certain skills or life-experience, or gender, race or religion may also play a role for you. When searching for a counselor or psychologist in Montana, it’s important to find someone who not only has the skills, experience and training to help you with your concerns, but someone with whom you feel comfortable—therapists call this a “good fit.” Finding the right therapist for you is the most important aspect of effective therapy and healing, as healing tends to happen in the context of supportive and corrective relationships. If you have been referred by a friend, colleague or physician, we will consider this as well. If we do not feel like we are a good fit for you, we will always make a referral with other experienced counselors within the community.

After you reach out, you will be sent electronic versions of our intake paperwork, which includes confidentiality, policy and insurance information to be completed prior to your first session. If you will be conducting sessions virtually or online, you will be sent a link prior to your session time. When working virtually, we use a HIPPA-compliant video conferencing platform called SimplePractice, which we think is easy and convenient to use. Early sessions will be an opportunity to get to know you better and to clarify your counseling goals. Typically sessions are weekly as this gives you the opportunity to develop a relationship with your therapist. Sometimes, if you are experiencing a personal or professional crisis, you may need to meet more frequently. Experience tells us that therapy is most effective when it is weekly and consistent. As treatment goals are met, you will have the opportunity to reevaluate your ongoing counseling needs.

Am I weak if I decide to work with a therapist?

Absolutely not. Everyone struggles with life, and mental health issues from time to time. It’s just part of being human. In fact, stress, anxiety and depression are very common reasons that lead people to reach out for counseling. According to an article in Forbes magazine, about 47% of Americans believe it’s a sign of weakness to engage in therapy, with many feeling that their problems don’t warrant seeing a therapist. The majority of these respondents have struggled with depression and over 50% have struggled with insomnia, feeling down and depressed and unable to enjoy their lives. The truth is, we don’t always have the necessary skills to cope with difficult transitions, challenging life events, stressors, health concerns, financial strain, relationships, and problem habits. Friends and family can be a great source of support, but sometimes it’s helpful to have help from outside our usual sources, to gain a different perspective. Professional counseling can give you the tools to develop resilience so that you can be better resourced to handle any future challenges. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, our expert therapists can help you ease into the transition of receiving help and support so that you can have a more meaningful and balanced life.

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Counseling in Montana to Help You Master Emotion Regulation

As humans, we are not born knowing how to regulate our emotions. In fact, learning to handle our emotions happens in the context of early relationships. Ideally, we learn how to do this as children, and by observing our parents effectively handle their emotions. They teach us how to effectively manage our own emotions. Our parents or caregivers witness, acknowledge and help us make sense of our emotions. Optimal caregivers let us know that our experience is valid, and that our emotions even make sense.

Therapy is very helpful for people who do not easily identify, express or manage emotions. People who have difficulty regulating emotions are often very sensitive to things in the environment that become emotional triggers. They may act and react intensely to those triggers, and quite often, struggle to return to a more regulated baseline. Also, individuals who struggle with emotion regulation have difficulty identifying their emotions, or tolerating these difficult states in a heathy and effective way. This can impact their lives in significant ways especially if being activated or triggered keeps them from finishing important tasks.

In psychology, emotion regulation is often referred to as emotion dysregulation. Ongoing emotion dysregulation may create problems at work, at school, in relationships, and other areas of life. As a way of decreasing or escaping intense negative emotions such as anger, anxiety and sadness, many develop other difficulties, such as a mood or anxiety disorder, anger management, eating disorders, binge disorders, or self-injury. Some individuals experience numbness in response to strong emotions, they shut down, which causes problems as well.

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Counseling to heal the root cause of low self-esteem

You are here because you would like to feel more confident about yourself, and proud of who you are. We all struggle with low confidence from time to time. But when you struggle with low self-esteem, it tends to be chronic, and you lack confidence most of the time. Most days, you doubt yourself and think you are not enough or not worthy of having a more satisfying life. Living with low self-esteem and low self-worth can take a toll on your mental health. Your life can feel limited and small much of the time, with unfulfilled goals and dreams. You may have even stopped dreaming and creating achievable goals for yourself because of your self-esteem issues. Feeling bad about yourself can have many causes, but often it is rooted in earlier experiences. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we feel strongly that counseling should get to the root cause of your self-esteem deficits.

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Does Any Of This Resonate With You?

  • You are constantly doubting your abilities or decisions

  • You have negative thoughts or are constantly criticizing yourself

  • You struggle to advocate for yourself

  • You struggle to identify your own strengths

  • You struggle to identify your own strengths

  • You feel unworthy of having a better life

  • You worry what others think of you or assume they are unhappy with you

  • You are afraid of trying new things because you might not succeed

  • You tend to tolerate unhealthy situations because you feel undeserving of better

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Counseling to heal the root cause of depression

Do you feel worthless, hopeless or apathetic about your life right now? Do you find that you’ve lost interest in the many parts of your life that you once found interesting? Do you isolate now or spend less time with other? Dos life just feel so hard, and your problems insurmountable? Maybe you’d just like to be happier? At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we feel strongly that counseling should get to the root cause of your depression. What Follows Are Some Common Signs That You Have Depression:

  • You don’t enjoy some of the things you used to love

  • You have insomnia, or you sleep more than usual

  • Your body aches or you have unexplained body pain

  • You have difficulty concentrating or experience cognitive difficulties

  • You have changes in appetite, eating more or less than usual

  • You have trouble getting out of bed in the morning

  • You have a difficult time finding the motivation to start or finish tasks

  • You feel down, rejected or dejected

  • You are more emotional than usual and find yourself getting angry or crying easily

  • You have lost interest in activities, hobbies, friends or you avoid spending time with loved ones

  • You care less about your personal appearance or self care

  • You feel trapped by some aspects of your life

  • You experience sexual dysfunction

  • You think about suicide either actively or passively

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Depression & Mood Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat various forms of depression. People who struggle with depression feel sad or down most of the time, with a lack of interest in activities that usually are enjoyable. Clinical depression is generally more intense and of longer duration. With depression, it's hard to imagine better days, with little energy to ask or help. Typically, the less you try to change your experience, the more down you will feel which keeps you stuck in a negative cycle. If you’re struggling with sadness and depression, the way out is to ask for help. Our therapists at Integrative Psychotherapy in Bozeman Montana can help you begin to feel better and heal. Some common symptoms of depression include:

  • Sleep Disturbances

  • Appetite or weight changes

  • Difficult concentrating

  • Lack of interest in activities

  • Lack of motivation

  • Negative thoughts and feelings about oneself

  • Fatigue or feeling "slowed down"

  • Suicidal thoughts

Stress & Transitions Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat a range of stress-related problems and difficulties with adjustment. One of the most common reasons people reach out for therapy is because of a particular life-challenge, change of circumstance or difficulty managing day to day stressors. Relationship difficulties, transitions and family or work stress can impact the quality of our life leading to overwhelm which can lead to symptoms of anxiety, depression and other symptoms. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, our holistic approach focuses on mind, body, and spirit to help clients gain support and achieve balanced living. Through some supportive skills training, life stressors and transitions can be managed in a more effective and healthy manner. If you or a family member could benefit from support please reach out to our therapists in Bozeman or via telehealth for counseling.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder. You may feel that you are anxious much of the time, and not about anything in particular. GAD sufferers find that they worry about many different things and frequently feel out of control. This is a common reason people seek counseling and therapy. Working with an anxiety therapist can help you manage excessive anxiety and worry about: relationships, home, work, money and more. Our anxiety expert therapists at Integrative Psychotherapy can help you better control and manage your anxiety symptoms. What follows are some common way GAD may manifest in your life:

  • Feeling restless

  • Difficulty with concentration

  • Fatigue

  • Irritability

  • Muscle tension

  • Sleep difficulties

Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat fear, panic attacks and panic disorder. Panic disorder is a common mental health concern and reason that many reach out for therapy and counseling. Panic attacks can enter your life out of the blue. Many find that they develop panic months after they have gone through something difficult or when they feel trapped in some aspect of their life. Many describe panic attacks as a feeling of intense fear that moves through the body. They often feel a sense of doom, that something “bad” is about to happen. They wonder if they are having a heart attack, and many individuals do actually end up in the ER because of their symptoms. If you are experiencing severe anxiety and panic, it’s important to reach out for help because panic untreated can lead to other mental health concerns. Symptoms of panic may include the following:

  • Increased heart rate, pounding heart, chest pain

  • Increased sweating

  • Difficulties breathing

  • Sensation that you are choking

  • Feeling hot or chilled

  • Feeling dizzy or faint

  • Fear of losing control or dying

  • A sense of feeling “unreal” or that you are outside your body

  • Numbness or tingling

EMDR Therapy For Fear & Phobia

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat specific phobias using EMDR therapy with exposure. Phobias manifest as an intense fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation. If you struggle with a specific phobia, you will avoid the situation or object at all costs. When unable to escape the phobia, the sufferer will experience intense symptoms. Most phobia sufferers are aware that the fear of the situation or object is out of proportion and yet they suffer. Fortunately, specific phobias are very manageable with techniques such as EMDR therapy and skills training. Integrative Psychotherapy of Montana has an expert EMDR provider to help you overcome your phobia. Some examples of a specific phobia are as follows:

  • Fear of height

  • Fear of flying

  • Fear of Insects and animals

  • Fear of water

  • Fear of medical procedures or general anesthesia

  • Fear of needles, shots or blood

Social Anxiety Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat social anxiety. Many struggle with social anxiety and avoid aspects of life to minimize their suffering. Social anxiety makes it difficult to be with others. The fear of judgment, embarrassment or humiliation Do you find it extremely anxiety provoking to be around others? Do you fear you will do something in social situations that causes others to judge you poorly, leading to embarrassment or humiliation? You may struggle with excessive sweating, blushing, dizziness or feeling nauseous in public settings. You may move between avoiding social situations or forcing yourself to socialize while managing intense anxiety. Our therapists at Integrative Psychotherapy can help you with social anxiety. Common social situations that are avoided may include:

  • Work events

  • Social events or parties

  • Public speaking

  • Eating or drinking in public

  • Using public bathrooms

  • Meeting new people

  • Unable to date or make friends

  • Difficulty attending school or work

Emotion Dysregulation Counseling

Many reach out for therapy because they feel that their emotions rule their lives. They experience anxiety that feels overwhelming. Anger shifts to an uncomfortable intensity. You may feel overly sensitive compared to others. Feelings of sadness can take over throughout the day. Difficulties managing emotions is a common mental health complaint especially for individuals who have experienced trauma. Powerful emotions can impact your relationships, work, self-esteem and the general quality of your life. Working with a therapist at Integrative Psychotherapy Montana can give you the skills to help you gain control of your emotions as well as better understand the dynamics that drive this symptom. Our therapists use a combination of skills including CBT, ACT, DBT skills and mindfulness.

Relationship Support & Couple Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat partners who are seeking marriage and couples counseling. One of the most common reasons people come in for therapy is to address relationship difficulties. When our relationships are not going well, other areas of life tend to suffer. And kind of relationship problem can be addressed in counseling, and this includes: romantic partnerships, family relationships, parent and child dynamics, friendships, work relationships and more. Our psychologists and therapists at Integrative Psychotherapy Montana can help you strengthen and repair relationships as you gain a better understanding of yourself and your needs. Our therapists have many techniques to help you address your relationship concerns.

Help for Self-Esteem Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we provide therapy for individuals struggling with self-esteem challenges. One of the most common reasons people seek the help of a therapist is because they do not feel good about themselves. How we view ourselves generalizes to many different aspects of our lives. Often by working on strengthening yourself, you will see healthy and positive ripple effects throughout areas of your life. Our therapists at Integrative Psychotherapy Montana helps you identify your individual strengths as well as understand the underlying challenges and circumstances that have impacted your sense of self. We use various techniques to help you build your strengths, including CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR therapy and more.

Trauma/PTSD Counseling

In our Bozeman counseling practice we treat clients who wish to resolve symptoms related to trauma and PTSD. Unresolved trauma and symptoms of PTSD are a common reason people seek therapy. Many who have experienced traumatic experiences have nervous systems that are overwhelmed. These traumas may include single events or multiple traumas. Traumas can be big or small, some examples include: motor vehicle accidents, serious injury, natural disaster, physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, violence, death of a loved-one, childhood neglect. These life events must be processed safely and in a supportive manner in order to heal and move forward with your life. Common symptoms and effects of PTSD include:

  • Re-experiencing the event (nightmares, flashbacks, or frequent images)

  • Increased emotional arousal (agitation, hypervigilence, startle response)

  • Changes in sleep and concentration difficulties.

  • Negative changes to mood and thoughts

  • Loss of interest in life, withdrawing from others or important relationships

  • Avoiding thinking or talking about what happened

Therapy FAQ’s

  • You’re wondering if you would benefit from counseling? Ask yourself if your issue or problem is causing you distress? How much of my life is my issue consuming? Are my problems or behaviors impacting other parts of my life (i.e., professional, home, relationships, school)? Am I seeking relief in ways that are causing harm or distress such as self-harm, isolation, eating, drinking or something else? If you answered yes to any of these, then we would say that you would benefit from reaching out for therapy.

  • Therapy and counseling is a way to learn, process, heal and grow from your pain, suffering and negative experiences. Our early sessions together will be spent getting to know each other and deciding what you’d like to work on, your goals for therapy. Depending on your needs, sessions will vary. If you need to process trauma, we will focus on that. If you are struggling with anxiety or depression, we will target your symptoms to help you find relief. You may be going through something difficult in your life, we can support you as you navigate this challenge. We will also look at what is and is not working in your life and any changes that you would like to make. Our established therapy goals will serve as our guide. As your therapist, our role is to help you better understand yourself and help you identify what is contributing to your current struggles.

  • Therapy sessions last 50-55 minutes and typically occur every week, however in times of crisis, it can be helpful to meet more often. In the beginning, weekly therapy sessions help establish a therapeutic relationship, which is the most important aspect of successful and meaningful therapy.

  • Yes. Your sessions are completely confidential except in a few situations. 1) immediate threat of harm to self or other, 2) suspicion of child or dependent elder abuse, 3) in the case of a court subpoena. When we meet for your initial intake appointment, we will discuss all of this as well as other office policies.