Top Therapists in Montana

Michele McKinnie

Michele McKinnie offers depth-oriented psychotherapy informed by relational psychodynamics, interpersonal, and attachment theories. She specializes in treating severe depressive and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, life transitions, identity and creative concerns, interpersonal difficulties, emotional coping problems, and personality disorders.

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.

Cole Morris

CBHPSS • Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist

Cole Morris is a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist who uses his long-term recovery experience to support clients at the Lodge. He helps individuals rediscover their sense of self and regain control of their lives.

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.

Len Lantz

MD • Psychiatrist

Dr. Len Lantz, MD, is a psychiatrist at Big Sky Psychiatry in Helena, Montana, who provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and telemedicine for adults and children. He has expertise in treating complex and treatment-resistant depression.

Kaitlin Staeble

PA-C, MPAS, DMS, CAQ-Psychiatry • Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Kaitlin Staebler is a physician assistant at Montana Psychiatry who provides psychiatric care for youth and adults, focusing on TMS, ketamine, Spravato, and integrative psychiatry. She also treats youth at Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch and holds a Certificate of Added Qualification in Psychiatry.

Shabia Alimohamed

Ph.D. • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Shabia Alimohamed is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in severe mental illness and trauma. Her directive, evidence-based approach emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability.

William Ryan

Doctor

Dr. William Ryan provides adult individual, couples, and family therapy, treating depression, anxiety, mood and personality disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and life transitions. He also offers business and organizational consulting.

Keyawna Larson

SWLC, ACLC • Social Work License Candidate

Keyawna Larson is a Social Work License Candidate and Addiction Counseling License Candidate who provides addiction and mental health support. She focuses on identifying root causes like stress and emotional dysregulation and works collaboratively to develop sustainable coping strategies.

Jen Carruth

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jen Carruth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering trauma-focused, strengths-based therapy to individuals coping with trauma, grief and loss, high-demand group recovery, maternal mental health, anxiety, depression, and family conflict. She helps clients integrate past trauma, cultivate self-awareness, and build personal agency.

Deborah Malters

MD • Psychiatrist

Dr. Deborah Malters, MD, is a board-certified psychiatrist in Billings, Montana, specializing in general and child & adolescent psychiatry. She has practiced locally since 1998 and works with patients of all ages.

Angela Wagenaar

PhD • Dr.

Dr. Angela Wagenaar, PhD provides psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults, collaborating with families, schools, and other providers. She trained in clinical, counseling, and school psychology and completed a pediatric psychology postdoctoral fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

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.

Jeff Oslund

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Jeff Oslund is a licensed addiction counselor who helps individuals uncover the underlying reasons for their substance use and guides them toward lasting recovery.

Michael Schacter

Licensed Psychologist • Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Michael Schacter is a licensed psychologist who provides individual therapy for adolescents and adults using psychodynamic and multicultural approaches. His clinical work focuses on mood and anxiety disorders, relational and identity concerns, emotion-regulation difficulties, trauma, substance use, grief, and personality-related issues.

Allison Sears

PMHNP-BC • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Allison Sears is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with eight years of acute psychiatric care experience. She specializes in crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and suicide risk assessment, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment across the lifespan.

Laurie Grusonik

LCPC • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Laurie Grusonik is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana who provides warm, insight-driven counseling to support personal growth and self-acceptance. She creates a reflective, connected space where individuals feel seen and empowered.

Brandy Lundby

LCPC, SWLC, LAC, MSW • LCPC

Brandy Lundby is a licensed clinician at Montana Psychiatry who treats severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. She has advanced training in clinical psychology and social work.

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.

Nicole Joyce

OTD • Occupational Therapist

Nicole Joyce is an occupational therapist (OTD) who specializes in pediatric outpatient care and helping children thrive. She completed clinical rotations in hospital and outpatient pediatric settings.