Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling near Miles City, MT

Biography: I earned my bachelor's in Social work from the University of Montana in 1996. Since that time, in 2003, I earned my Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. I have over 20 years of experience working with patients of all ages. I have clinical experience with outpatient, intensive outpatient and psychological inpatient. I believe in a person-centered counseling approach where my clients can feel a sense of respect and autonomy. I also have experience as a medical social worker that enhances my ability to work with comorbid diseases. l am well versed with cognitive behavioral therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ACT. I also offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) for clients suffering from anxiety, panic, PTSD, or trauma. In addition, I utilize motivational interviewing skills, rational emotive behavioral therapy, and I have experience working with addictions. Furthermore, with addictions comes co-occurring disorders and I have had the privilege of working with that population for years. Your goals are what are important to me and will be the foundation of our therapeutic journey. I understand that it can be difficult to ask for help and I recognize the courage that it takes. No matter what struggle you are facing, I hope it is one that we can work on together!

Biography: Hi! So proud of you for taking the first step in reaching out for support! I enjoy helping people who are committed to where they want to go, even if it gets uncomfortable sometimes. I look forward to working with you in the area of your choice. I'm happy to work with you on any area of concern. My areas of specialty are couples, first responders, law enforcement and compassion fatigue. I believe that therapy is NOT one size fits all, should be accessible to all with no barriers to receiving care. My treatment style is goal oriented, direct and to the point. I like to provide tangible tools and feedback to help you get where you want to go at a healthy pace.

Biography: Can you imagine feeling better about yourself? I have worked as a clinical setting as a social worker for 27 years. I've helped foster children, homeless Veterans and with a clinic for addiction. I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed addiction counselor and a marriage and family therapist. My passion has been to help those struggling to understand themselves. I understand the impact of poverty, trauma, violence and/or addiction. Are you the family member of someone struggling or struggling yourself to find peace. My greatest strength lies in connection and relationship. I believe listening and truly hearing people is important.