Top Therapists in Montana

Tiina Smith

Occupational Therapist

Tiina Smith is an occupational therapist specializing in pediatric care with decades of experience in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Her clinical focus includes visual and ocular motor skills, sensory processing, early childhood development, and supporting children on the autism spectrum.

Oliva Roche

Olivia Roche provides therapy for adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, PTSD, neurodivergence, identity exploration, and life transitions. She uses a holistic, person-centered, trauma-informed approach, integrating attachment theory, parts work, and creative expression to support clients' goals and growth.

Joelle Steller

MS, LCPC, NCC • LCPC

Joelle Steller, MS, LCPC, NCC, is a person-centered, strengths-based therapist with psychodynamic training who helps clients better understand themselves and expand their choices. She draws on corporate marketing experience and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling to combine real-world insight with clinical expertise.

Tessa Slominski

LCSW, MSW, PCIT • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Tessa Slominski is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who supports families with young children, using Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and evidence-based approaches. She has experience in crisis intervention and home health social work.

Heather Irby

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Heather Irby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Lewis and Clark County Service Line Director at Many Rivers Whole Health. She focuses on leadership and clinical care for adults with severe and disabling mental illness, with experience in PACT, group home, psychiatric hospital, intake, and behavioral specialist roles.

Tim Logie

Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Tim Logie is a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist at The Lodge who uses his lived experience of overcoming addiction to provide empathetic peer support. He focuses on connecting with and supporting individuals navigating recovery through sharing Experience, Strength, and Hope.

Lissy Southworth

MS, MFLC • Marriage and Family Therapy Clinician

Lissy Southworth, MS, MFLC, is a marriage and family therapy clinician who offers warm, person-centered, systemic care for individuals and couples. They specialize in couples therapy (premarital counseling, intimacy, communication) and support individuals through life transitions, identity development, and self-esteem concerns using approaches like PACT, EFT, Gottman, ACT, and Motivational Interviewing.

David Chiarito

MS

David Chiarito is a behavioral health professional with over 25 years of experience, beginning in wilderness therapy. He works with adolescents, young adults, and families and has experience in program design, outreach, admissions, and administration.

Jamie O’Callaghan

Counseling Intern

Jamie O’Callaghan is a counseling intern in Bozeman pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health. She supports clients’ wellness journeys with warmth, empathy, and curiosity while training under LCPC supervision.

Patricia Francisco

PA-C, CAQ-Psychiatry • Physician Assistant

Patricia Francisco is a certified physician assistant specializing in psychiatry who provides care for children, adolescents, adults and those with addiction across inpatient, outpatient, and residential settings. She practices at the Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch residential campus and holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry.

Megan Pennel

Dual-licensed Clinician

Megan Pennel is a dual-licensed clinician with over a decade of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. She provides collaborative, personalized therapy focused on clients' goals and strong therapeutic relationships.

Barbara Debree

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Barbara Debree is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in trauma recovery and has extensive experience supporting clients with chronic illness and pain. She owns Healing Mountain Mental Health, providing community-focused wraparound services including peer support, case management, and addiction counseling.

Krista David

MD • Psychiatrist

Krista David, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist at Big Sky Psychiatry in Helena, Montana. She provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Erin Amato

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Erin Amato is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who emphasizes early intervention and an integrated mind–body approach to support healthy development through timely diagnosis and treatment.

Kaitlin Parent

MSW, SWLC • Therapist

Kaitlin Parent is a compassionate, client-centered therapist who uses evidence-based practices to create a safe, collaborative space and tailors interventions to each client's goals.

Maddy Studiner

MOT • Occupational Therapist

Maddy Studiner is a pediatric occupational therapist who supports children with regulation and motor skill challenges at home, school, and in the community. She uses playful, strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help families build connection and practical skills together.

Burch Bowen

LAC • Licensed Addiction Counselor

Burch Bowen is the Clinical Director at The Lodge and a Licensed Addiction Counselor who supports individuals in addiction recovery. He began in sober living management in 2018 and focuses on recovery and transitional support.

Gianna Lishman

Trauma-informed Therapist

Gianna Lishman is a trauma-informed therapist who works with children, teens, and families, focusing on healing trauma, unmet needs, and social-emotional skill gaps through brain- and body-informed, compassionate care.

Aaron Stusser

Dr. • Postdoctoral Psychology Resident

Dr. Aaron Stusser is a postdoctoral psychology resident at Big Sky Psychological Consortium who provides therapy and psychodiagnostic assessment for adults. He uses a psychodynamic, depth-oriented approach to treat depression, anxiety, trauma, identity and interpersonal issues, life transitions, sleep problems, and concerns of military veterans and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Emily Grills

LCPC • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Emily Grills is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Bozeman Counseling Center who works with adults (18+) and specializes in ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, academic and career challenges, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Her collaborative, compassionate approach emphasizes self-understanding, healthy boundaries, and finding balance.