Find Therapists and Psychologists in Montana (original) (raw)
I trust you will be successful within your daily life practicing skills you develop through your therapeutic journey. Within a supportive environment, you can pursue your goals to help you succeed in living your life to the fullest. My goal is to create a safe and secure environment to develop a therapeutic relationship. I believe a therapeutic relationship is one of the most important steps of the treatment process. You will develop techniques and skills to help you succeed in your daily life along with developing and pursuing your goals. I believe being in the present moment is helpful within our daily lives.
I trust you will be successful within your daily life practicing skills you develop through your therapeutic journey. Within a supportive environment, you can pursue your goals to help you succeed in living your life to the fullest. My goal is to create a safe and secure environment to develop a therapeutic relationship. I believe a therapeutic relationship is one of the most important steps of the treatment process. You will develop techniques and skills to help you succeed in your daily life along with developing and pursuing your goals. I believe being in the present moment is helpful within our daily lives.
The majority of clients who come to me are experiencing many different presenting challenges and are seeking assistance in processing emotions, managing life, in general, or wanting to work through trauma. We all want to navigate life in the best way possible and most of my clients are simply seeking help in becoming a happier, more grounded version of themselves.
The majority of clients who come to me are experiencing many different presenting challenges and are seeking assistance in processing emotions, managing life, in general, or wanting to work through trauma. We all want to navigate life in the best way possible and most of my clients are simply seeking help in becoming a happier, more grounded version of themselves.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP II, CSAM
6 Endorsed
With compassion and cultural sensitivity, I have strived to help teens, adults, couples, and families to build resilience in the face of adversity since 2017. Trauma is real and looks different for each person. Healing takes time and support. What you have experienced does not determine who you are, but it can impact how you feel about yourself, the world, and others. Remember trauma and abuse are never your fault. You don't have to just survive anymore, you can thrive. Therapy is a collaborative relationship when done right. Let's work together to facilitate a healthier, happier, YOU!
With compassion and cultural sensitivity, I have strived to help teens, adults, couples, and families to build resilience in the face of adversity since 2017. Trauma is real and looks different for each person. Healing takes time and support. What you have experienced does not determine who you are, but it can impact how you feel about yourself, the world, and others. Remember trauma and abuse are never your fault. You don't have to just survive anymore, you can thrive. Therapy is a collaborative relationship when done right. Let's work together to facilitate a healthier, happier, YOU!
Now accepting new clients. You’re the one who runs into chaos when others run out. You’ve handled more in a month than most people do in a lifetime. But lately, the weight is catching up—your mind won’t shut off, your fuse is shorter, and the armor feels too heavy. I’ve been there. With a background in high-pressure roles and trauma recovery, I help female first responders like you master the transition from burnout to badass—and, dare I say, to wife, mother, or simply woman—without losing the mission or the meaning at work or at home. You don’t have to choose between being strong and being whole, or being badass and being a woman.
Now accepting new clients. You’re the one who runs into chaos when others run out. You’ve handled more in a month than most people do in a lifetime. But lately, the weight is catching up—your mind won’t shut off, your fuse is shorter, and the armor feels too heavy. I’ve been there. With a background in high-pressure roles and trauma recovery, I help female first responders like you master the transition from burnout to badass—and, dare I say, to wife, mother, or simply woman—without losing the mission or the meaning at work or at home. You don’t have to choose between being strong and being whole, or being badass and being a woman.
You spend most of your time and energy keeping it together in the places it “matters”—the places other people might notice or be affected if you slipped up. You show up and follow through, then feel like a shell of yourself. Lately, that discontentment is apparent everywhere: work or school feels relentless, it’s harder to put on a good face for your loved ones, and downtime doesn’t restore your energy. You might feel paralyzed by indecision, knowing you feel stuck but not having any idea how to move forward. And the pressure doesn’t just live in your head—it’s affecting your sleep, your relationships, and how you see yourself.
You spend most of your time and energy keeping it together in the places it “matters”—the places other people might notice or be affected if you slipped up. You show up and follow through, then feel like a shell of yourself. Lately, that discontentment is apparent everywhere: work or school feels relentless, it’s harder to put on a good face for your loved ones, and downtime doesn’t restore your energy. You might feel paralyzed by indecision, knowing you feel stuck but not having any idea how to move forward. And the pressure doesn’t just live in your head—it’s affecting your sleep, your relationships, and how you see yourself.
I can see clients throughout Montana via telehealth. I work with adult, young adult, geriatric, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My specialties include working with ADHD, ASD and sensory sensitivities, Depressive Disorders (MDD, Dysthymia, PMDD), Dissociative Disorders (DPD, DPR, DID), complex-interpersonal relationships (family members or partners with: NPD, substance-use, BPD, imprisonment, etc.), Social Anxiety, PTSD (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, sexual), Suicidality, Somatic Disorders, Insomnia, Sexual Dysfunctions, Sex Positivity, Gender Dysphoria, and Burnout.
I can see clients throughout Montana via telehealth. I work with adult, young adult, geriatric, multicultural, and LGBTQIA+ clients. My specialties include working with ADHD, ASD and sensory sensitivities, Depressive Disorders (MDD, Dysthymia, PMDD), Dissociative Disorders (DPD, DPR, DID), complex-interpersonal relationships (family members or partners with: NPD, substance-use, BPD, imprisonment, etc.), Social Anxiety, PTSD (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, sexual), Suicidality, Somatic Disorders, Insomnia, Sexual Dysfunctions, Sex Positivity, Gender Dysphoria, and Burnout.
You are struggling with major life decisions from "what do I want to do for the rest of my life" in your career, family and relationships questions, managing parenting, free time, even retirement. These and other life questions are overwhelming and sometimes need someone who cares but is not involved in the outcome.
You are struggling with major life decisions from "what do I want to do for the rest of my life" in your career, family and relationships questions, managing parenting, free time, even retirement. These and other life questions are overwhelming and sometimes need someone who cares but is not involved in the outcome.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! My approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. Together, we’ll explore your emotions with curiosity and compassion—identifying patterns, uncovering strengths, and working toward greater self-understanding and lasting change. I integrate relational, feminist, and emotion-focused perspectives, recognizing how early experiences, cultural narratives, and systemic factors shape our sense of self and relationships. Many of the struggles we face stem from disconnection—from ourselves, from others, or from the world around us.
Welcome, I am glad you are here! My approach is collaborative and client-centered, grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life. Together, we’ll explore your emotions with curiosity and compassion—identifying patterns, uncovering strengths, and working toward greater self-understanding and lasting change. I integrate relational, feminist, and emotion-focused perspectives, recognizing how early experiences, cultural narratives, and systemic factors shape our sense of self and relationships. Many of the struggles we face stem from disconnection—from ourselves, from others, or from the world around us.
I do my best to create a non-judgmental space where you feel heard. I help by assisting you to explore your issues and struggles that you bring to each therapy session. I will also assist you to process your emotions and feelings and ultimately support you in your decisions. Through this process you can learn to understand and manage the issues and road blocks that seem insurmountable.
I do my best to create a non-judgmental space where you feel heard. I help by assisting you to explore your issues and struggles that you bring to each therapy session. I will also assist you to process your emotions and feelings and ultimately support you in your decisions. Through this process you can learn to understand and manage the issues and road blocks that seem insurmountable.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where clients can feel understood and begin making real, practical change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, autism, difficulty with emotion regulation, and life transitions. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, especially when managing strong emotions or stress. Together we build clarity, coping tools, and direction at a manageable pace.
Therapy doesn’t have to feel intimidating. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where clients can feel understood and begin making real, practical change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. I work with people navigating anxiety, depression, autism, difficulty with emotion regulation, and life transitions. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, especially when managing strong emotions or stress. Together we build clarity, coping tools, and direction at a manageable pace.
You may look like you’re holding it together, but inside you feel exhausted, stuck, disconnected, or unsure where your life is headed. Maybe anxiety will not let up, depression has drained your motivation, grief keeps resurfacing, or you feel like you have lost touch with who you are. I work with adults—especially men and people navigating major life transitions—who want a grounded, honest space to slow down, understand what is happening, and begin moving forward.
You may look like you’re holding it together, but inside you feel exhausted, stuck, disconnected, or unsure where your life is headed. Maybe anxiety will not let up, depression has drained your motivation, grief keeps resurfacing, or you feel like you have lost touch with who you are. I work with adults—especially men and people navigating major life transitions—who want a grounded, honest space to slow down, understand what is happening, and begin moving forward.
My name is Melissa Pfeffer, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in counseling for first responders and those struggling with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, weight issues, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and end-of-life or health issues for themselves or family members. While working in hospice, I have helped countless patients and families through the challenges of caring for a family member with extensive health issues, through the dying process, and the grief journey the family members encounter following the death.
My name is Melissa Pfeffer, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who specializes in counseling for first responders and those struggling with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, weight issues, body dysmorphia, eating disorders, and end-of-life or health issues for themselves or family members. While working in hospice, I have helped countless patients and families through the challenges of caring for a family member with extensive health issues, through the dying process, and the grief journey the family members encounter following the death.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Need to find direction in your circumstances? Have you ever wondered which single experience /relationship in your life most affects how you feel/ function? I enjoy working with people who are experiencing change in their life. Whether this is related to a crises or unforeseen circumstance change. Walking with people as they experience life is my speciality. Everyone needs support and a helping hand at times. I want to be that support.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Stressed? Need to find direction in your circumstances? Have you ever wondered which single experience /relationship in your life most affects how you feel/ function? I enjoy working with people who are experiencing change in their life. Whether this is related to a crises or unforeseen circumstance change. Walking with people as they experience life is my speciality. Everyone needs support and a helping hand at times. I want to be that support.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan in navigating life’s challenges and fostering emotional well-being. I currently provide therapy to clients in Montana, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions to ensure accessible, client-centered care.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I am committed to supporting individuals across the lifespan in navigating life’s challenges and fostering emotional well-being. I currently provide therapy to clients in Montana, offering both in-person and telehealth sessions to ensure accessible, client-centered care.
I believe people are inherently good and have a natural drive to grow. Sometimes life gets in the way, and we need gentle, supportive guidance to reconnect with our potential. I work collaboratively to help you find what uniquely supports your healing and goals. With experience across ages 7 to 90—as well as with individuals, couples, families, and group, I value meeting each person where they are and tailoring therapy to fit their unique journey.
I believe people are inherently good and have a natural drive to grow. Sometimes life gets in the way, and we need gentle, supportive guidance to reconnect with our potential. I work collaboratively to help you find what uniquely supports your healing and goals. With experience across ages 7 to 90—as well as with individuals, couples, families, and group, I value meeting each person where they are and tailoring therapy to fit their unique journey.
At Discovery Therapy, we believe empowerment is a lifelong journey. Our team of licensed clinicians and supervised in-training counselors offers a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs. We help children, teens, and adults strengthen emotional resilience, build healthier relationships, and navigate the difficult moments that hold them back. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or life transitions, we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative space where growth becomes possible. We accept Montana Medicaid and welcome all who are seeking support, healing, and positive change.
At Discovery Therapy, we believe empowerment is a lifelong journey. Our team of licensed clinicians and supervised in-training counselors offers a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs. We help children, teens, and adults strengthen emotional resilience, build healthier relationships, and navigate the difficult moments that hold them back. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, or life transitions, we strive to create a compassionate, collaborative space where growth becomes possible. We accept Montana Medicaid and welcome all who are seeking support, healing, and positive change.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults as they navigate life transitions and stressors. My approach is warm, client centered and relational, with the intent to walk alongside a person during the process of transition and change. My work facilitates a deepening of understanding of self, to support people in accepting who they are and knowing that they matter. My treatment philosophy is rooted in person centered, strength based, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, systems theory, and social justice.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent adults as they navigate life transitions and stressors. My approach is warm, client centered and relational, with the intent to walk alongside a person during the process of transition and change. My work facilitates a deepening of understanding of self, to support people in accepting who they are and knowing that they matter. My treatment philosophy is rooted in person centered, strength based, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, systems theory, and social justice.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Not accepting new clients
Hello! I am a neuro-affirming licensed clinical social worker specializing in both parent-child relationships and first responder support. I provide therapy, assessments, advocacy, parent coaching and related services to children, adolescents, adults, parents and families in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley. I am certified in Trauma Focused- CPT for children, trained in individual and group crisis management through ICISF, couples counseling through the Gottman Institute, and am a Circle of Security and Anger Management Facilitator.
Hello! I am a neuro-affirming licensed clinical social worker specializing in both parent-child relationships and first responder support. I provide therapy, assessments, advocacy, parent coaching and related services to children, adolescents, adults, parents and families in Missoula and the Bitterroot Valley. I am certified in Trauma Focused- CPT for children, trained in individual and group crisis management through ICISF, couples counseling through the Gottman Institute, and am a Circle of Security and Anger Management Facilitator.
With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I have dedicated my career to walking alongside individuals during some of their most challenging and transformative moments. My work has focused on supporting clients through life transitions, perinatal mental health symptoms, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, substance use, psychosis, and the everyday complexities of being human. It is my mission to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I have dedicated my career to walking alongside individuals during some of their most challenging and transformative moments. My work has focused on supporting clients through life transitions, perinatal mental health symptoms, parenting, depression, anxiety, stress management, behavioral issues, substance use, psychosis, and the everyday complexities of being human. It is my mission to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally sensitive space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal, grow, and thrive.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma that leads to difficulties with regulating emotions. I support clients who experience overwhelming anxiety that leads to behaviors like shutting down, self injurious behaviors and withdrawal from social situations. The clients I work with are willing to unpack childhood and the unconscious to increase self awareness and help them make sense of their current behaviors. I also work with couples who struggle with communication that leads to discontentment in their relationships.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and trauma that leads to difficulties with regulating emotions. I support clients who experience overwhelming anxiety that leads to behaviors like shutting down, self injurious behaviors and withdrawal from social situations. The clients I work with are willing to unpack childhood and the unconscious to increase self awareness and help them make sense of their current behaviors. I also work with couples who struggle with communication that leads to discontentment in their relationships.