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Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Missoula, MT

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Top trauma and PTSD therapists and psychiatrists in Missoula, MT

Headway connects Missoula residents with trauma-informed providers experienced in addressing intrusive thoughts, nightmares, and avoidance behaviors associated with PTSD. Our network of 255 providers offers talk therapy and medication management support to help you move toward trauma recovery.

Kurt Ruffley

Kurt Ruffley

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“Therapy with me is collaborative, transparent, and grounded in ethical care. I offer a supportive space where real change is possible.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Joseph Ombrello

Dr. Joseph Ombrello

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I have an open, client-centered approach that helps individuals better understand the source of their challenges, develop skills to overcome those challenges, and empower them to be in control of their lives.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Dr. Kourtney Carter

Dr. Kourtney Carter

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe mental health should be embraced, prioritized, and treated with the same importance as physical health.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Russell Akard

Russell Akard

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe that we are wounded in relationships, and therefore, we can truly only experience healing through relationships.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Jennifer Vance

Jennifer Vance

Therapist

Virtual • Billings, MT


“I am a humanistic therapist, which means that I will join you in your therapy journey on a human level.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Morgan Sternhagen

Morgan Sternhagen

Therapist

Virtual • Helena, MT


I’m Morgan, licensed in Montana and currently my physical office is in Billings. Over the past 15 years, I have worked in diverse settings including hospital-based care, long-term residential treatment, community services, and outpatient therapy. These experiences have given me a broad perspective on the challenges individuals face and the many paths to healing.

I’m not here to “fix” you—I’m here to help you grow into the version of you you want to be. My priority is creating a safe and respectful space that focuses on mutual trust and a working partnership. Together we will identify your goals, , develop strategies, and build skills that foster long-term growth and resilience. Change isn't magic; it’s practice, consistency, and the right strategies tailored just for you.

PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Raschel Gallagher

Raschel Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • Columbus, MT


“I am a compassionate, client-centered therapist who believes meaningful change begins with feeling heard, understood, and supported.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Flowers

Amanda Flowers

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Diana Chen

Diana Chen

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe therapy works best when there's a strong, trusting connection, and I strive to create that through empathy, collaboration, and genuine care.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kelly Phipps Gesker

Kelly Phipps Gesker

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.”
PTSD, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brian Edwards

Brian Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I strive to unearth the root of problems that limit you. Maybe it's a traumatic history or poor coping, but let me help you rediscover joy in life and diminish the pain, struggles and negativity.”
Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marcia Tharp

Marcia Tharp

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“Having worked in the foster care system for 20 years, I have learned about trauma, difficult life experiences, and the great need not to face it alone.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Lindsey Suchy

Lindsey Suchy

Therapist

Virtual • Billings, MT


“I utilize a person-centered approach, empowering individuals to pursue meaningful and sustainable change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tara Ashley

Tara Ashley

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“Spanning over 28 years as a social worker, Tara has practiced social work in the areas of: play therapy, family therapy, child protection, intra-familial sexual abuse...”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Garrett Epler

Garrett Epler

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I care about helping people understand why they get stuck in certain patterns — but I'm equally focused on helping them build tools that actually work outside the therapy room.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Brooking

Michael Brooking

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I work with clients to provide a safe environment for talk therapy. I meet all clients with unconditional positive regard in order to grow a strong therapeutic relationship.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Andrew Daly

Andrew Daly

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I collaborate with people to create a supportive process where they can be present with their thoughts and feelings, reconnect to their wisdom, and find the answers that are right for them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Energetic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Rowley

Heather Rowley

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe therapy should be a positive, empowering experience focused on what works for the individual.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Molly McCune

Molly McCune

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My therapeutic approach is an integrative blend of Positive Psychology, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)...”
Trauma, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cindy Weissmann-Gelb

Cindy Weissmann-Gelb

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


Whether I am working with clients navigating life transitions or partnering with UA to support elite athletes and students, my goal is to help you meet your challenges with more kindness and resilience.

I bring specialized clinical training in self-compassion and grief to our sessions.

I am Certified in Self Compassion in Psychotherapy and a Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher, trained by the Center for Mindful Self Compassion. I am a certified Grief Educator trained by David Kessler.

I received my Masters in Social Work from The University of Alabama, rtr, and my BLA in Psychology from Johns Hopkins University .

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nicole Adams

Nicole Adams

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My role is not to tell you who you should be or make decisions for you. Instead, I see therapy as a collaborative process...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Bethany Walker

Dr. Bethany Walker

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My goal is to help you and/or your child build tools to handle whatever comes your way, and leave each session feeling more hopeful and confident.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Janean Francis

Janean Francis

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I approach therapy from person in environment and collaboration perspective. I try to see the person within the system that surrounds them.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Riker

Carolyn Riker

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I offer several different therapy approaches which give me flexibility to use different techniques from various therapeutic models, including DBT...”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dolly Niehaus

Dolly Niehaus

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I am especially skilled with trauma-informed somatic processing. I have basic EMDR training as well as advanced Somatic EMDR Therapy Certification.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Hansen

Joseph Hansen

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I'm a retired U.S. Air Force Security Forces Master Sergeant, Detroit native, and father of three, and I bring that same steadiness into the therapy room.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Barbara Sprague

Barbara Sprague

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“She is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment for all patients, including those who identify as LGBTQ+.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Coreen Strozyk

Coreen Strozyk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Stevensville, MT


I use a person centered approach, meeting you where you are at, identifying strengths, and promoting inner processing through EMDR, somatic awareness, and empowerment. I am also a certified psychedelic assisted therapy provider, providing preparation and integration for psychedelic journeys.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Haley Lawrence

Dr. Haley Lawrence

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


“As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, my goal is to work against the stigma around mental health.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Brandy Vail

Brandy Vail

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe that successful treatment begins with building trust and developing a collaborative therapeutic relationship that empowers clients to create meaningful, lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elaine Noland-Sepko

Elaine Noland-Sepko

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


Hi, I’m Elaine! I’m a Clinical Mental Health Counselor who works with adults, couples, and military families navigating life’s ups and downs. I have a Bachelors of Science in Psychology, and a Masters of Science in Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling with an addendum of Crisis and Trauma Counseling.

Many of my clients come to me struggling with relationship challenges (like communication struggles, Parenting conflicts and infidelity), trauma, PTSD, anxiety, or depression—feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and equipped to create the changes you want in your life

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
April Bieber

April Bieber

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My approach is warm, direct, and goal-oriented — I focus on helping you gain insight, build practical tools, and make meaningful change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Stacey Fast

Stacey Fast

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Montana


I am a board-certified PMHNP established in Montana. The extensive hours I have dedicated to patients in practice have focused on caring for clients facing various mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, delusions, psychosis, and others. I would love the opportunity to meet with you to assess your circumstances and see where we could improve your mental health.

PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paula Elkin

Paula Elkin

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My goal is to provide a space that is both supportive and practical, where we can work toward meaningful and realistic change.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Arleen Erland

Arleen Erland

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


Therapy with Lived Wisdom

With over 20 years of experience walking alongside individuals on their healing journeys, I bring more than clinical knowledge—I bring lived understanding. My work is rooted in the mind-body connection, because true healing doesn’t just happen in the mind. It happens in the nervous system, in the body, and in the deeper layers of the self.

Choosing a therapist is a sacred step. If you’re wondering how to choose, I invite you to ask: “Do they do their own work? Have they sat in the depths they’ll be guiding me through?”

I have. I’ve lived the unraveling. I’ve done the deep inner work. And I’ve found my way through.

Now, I offer a steady, compassionate presence to help you find yours. You don’t have to do this alone.

Let me walk with you.

PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Stress management
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Fortson

Mary Fortson

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I like to say that my clinical super power is rapport building. I deeply want clients to feel comfortable, safe, heard, and accepted in all of our time together.”
PTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Gretchen Levy

Gretchen Levy

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I believe that relationships are the greatest source of healing and provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment where clients can safely do deep work.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayla Honaker

Kayla Honaker

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“My work is grounded in trauma-informed care, somatic experiencing, and person-centered approaches, which means we pay attention to both your story and your nervous system.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Paula Hammer

Paula Hammer

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I am dedicated to assisting couples, families, and individuals with improving relational dynamics and healing from wounds that may be interfering with their desired connections, including to themselves.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Shawn Mines

Dr. Shawn Mines

Therapist

Virtual • Montana


“I aim to create a calm, supportive space where you can feel understood and move toward lasting change.”
PTSD, Trauma, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

About our therapists who can help with trauma and PTSD in Missoula, MT

Number of therapists serving Missoula, MT
There are over 246 therapists in Missoula, MT accepting new patients.
246+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 96%Depression
  • 93%Trauma
  • 90%PTSD
  • 89%Stress management
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 46%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
  • 43%Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 2%Spanish
  • 2%French
  • 2%Haitian Creole
How they see their clients
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  • 83%Online only
  • 17%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
License types
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  • 41%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 35%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 15%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 6%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 3%Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 24%Couples therapy
  • 17%Child or adolescent therapy

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