Montana Mindfulness Training
Bozeman Montana & Online Virtually
Mindfulness Training | bozeman montana
Dr. John Christopher provides Mindfulness, MBSR and MSC to clients who are interested in this approach to healing. Mindfulness principles have been passed down in Eastern traditions for centuries. Now contemporary research findings in Neuroscience and Psychology are proving empirically that these healing practices are effective in treating psychological problems. Mindfulness, simply put, is non-judgmental awareness and acceptance of moment-to-moment experiences in our daily lives.
MBSR Training In-Person or Virtually
Developed at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in the 1970s by Professor Jon Kabat-Zinn, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction uses a combination of mindfulness, body awareness, meditation and yoga to help people become more mindful. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is a behavioral medicine program designed to assist people with a variety of stress and health-related issues. Mindfulness-based interventions have now been extensively researched in over 3000 publications, including nearly 100 randomized controlled trials, and have been found to be effective in helping people with a wide variety of physical and psychological conditions.
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC)
Mindful Self-Compassion™ (MSC) Is an empirically-supported 8-week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. It combines mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our capacity for emotional well-being. Please inquire with Dr. Christopher directly about this program.
Can I use my Montana In-network insurance to pay for mindfulness counseling?
Integrative Psychotherapy & Mind-Body Medicine provides mindfulness training or coaching and psychotherapy and counseling serving the following cities in Montana: Bozeman, Gallatin, Belgrade, Red Lodge, Livingston, Gardiner, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Missoula, Whitefish, Polson, Anaconda, Ennis and more, including remote towns throughout the State of Montana. Because we offer online remote counseling or Telehealth / Telemedicine / Telephone therapy, it is important that you have a good internet or phone connections. Our practice accepts the following insurance: Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Pacific Source, Allegiance, Aetna, Montana Health Co-Op. Integrative Psychotherapy & Mind-Body Medicine accepts most other insurance policies on an out-of-network basis. We also accept cash only appointments, please contact for rates. Health insurance coverage (after deductibles are met) typically covers most, and sometimes all of the costs of your visits to Integrative Psychotherapy & Mind-Body Medicine, and typically, the average client co-pay for appointments is $25- $35.
Montana Virtual Therapy
We believe that the best therapy is counseling that allows you to easily engage with your licensed mental health professional. Finding a Counselor 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 SimplePractice. Our therapists 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. We work with clients throughout the state of Montana
Our Montana Counseling 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 and counseling. 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, feelings and emotions and build healthier coping skills in addition to processing experiences that are held in the nervous system. Our highly-experienced counseling professionals offer a range of evidence-based and research-proven practices 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, couple counseling and family counseling.
Other Services offered at Integrative Psychotherapy & Mind-Body Medicine Montana:
In addition to our traditional talk therapy sessions, our highly-trained and experienced psychotherapists offer counseling and therapy throughout the state of Montana. Our mind-body specialists are pleased to offer a range of mental health and wellness services. Our couple therapy services include: counseling and healing after betrayal and infidelity, sex and intimacy therapy, pre-marital counseling, parent and co-parenting counseling, family therapy, therapy with adult children, professional relationship counseling, divorce and separation counseling, intensive couples retreats with Natalie Sea Burger. Our individual therapy for older adolescents and adult services include, anxiety therapy, depression therapy, trauma resolution treatment, and individual relationship counseling to improve personal and professional relationships. Our therapists offer online counseling in Montana to treat a variety of mental health concerns. Our high-quality therapists offer more than just talk therapy. Most of our psychologists and therapists are trained in many modalities that include EMDR Treatment and Somatic Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychoneuroimmunology, Positive Neureuroplasticity Training, Stress Management & Biofeedback, Attachment-Focused Therapy, Psychospiritual Counseling, Psychedelic Integration and Processing Sessions and more. Please reach out to our Montana therapy office intake coordinator to learn more about the many ways we can help you or your loved ones learn, heal, grow and make significant life-changes.
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.