Psychotherapy in Missoula, Montana
Understanding yourself with compassion. Creating the capacity for change.
About
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have worked in the social services field for more than 20 years. My early work included supporting survivors of violence and helping people navigate complex court systems. I later moved into work with families and parents, where I developed a deeper interest in attachment, relationships, and the patterns that shape how we connect with and protect ourselves from others.
Today, I offer individual and couples therapy, bringing that relational perspective to my work with adults.
My approach
Many of the ways we protect ourselves developed for a reason. I help clients understand these patterns with curiosity and compassion, rather than judgment, while recognizing when those same defenses may now be keeping them stuck.
I help clients become more aware of the ways they hide from, defend against, or move away from their emotions. Developing the capacity to recognize and tolerate what we feel can open the possibility for new ways of responding.
Insight alone doesn't always create change. I help clients recognize the ways they participate in patterns that may no longer serve them, communicate their needs more clearly, and take greater responsibility for the choices available to them.
I believe empathy and accountability belong together.
Couples therapy
My work with couples focuses on helping partners have more productive conflict. Conflict itself isn't necessarily the problem—it's what happens between us when we feel hurt, threatened, misunderstood, or disconnected.
Together, we work to understand these patterns, communicate needs more clearly, and take responsibility for the ways each person contributes to them. The goal isn't simply to fight less, but to work through difficult issues in ways that strengthen intimacy, trust, and connection.
Get in TouchContact
If you're interested in learning more about working together, I invite you to get in touch.
OfficePhone
(406) 240-3732
For general inquiries, email me directly. Please do not include confidential or sensitive health information in email.
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