Top Therapists in Montana

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.

Allyson Gimbel

Case Manager

Allyson Gimbel is a Case Manager at the Lodge who focuses on addiction support and recovery. She spent six years with the Coeur D'Alene Tribe helping develop a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, which informs her work in the Valley.

Carly Kyte

PA-C, CAQ • Physician Assistant

Carly Kyte is a physician assistant at Montana Psychiatry who specializes in behavioral health and depression, with experience in ketamine and TMS and a focus on improving rural access to care.

Jeri Billsboroug

Jeri Billsborough focuses on addiction and mental health, integrating neuroscience and psychology in her work. She draws on lived recovery experience to support healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Lisa Elsberry

PMHNP-BC, MSN • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Lisa Elsberry, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with an MSN in psychiatry. She brings prior RN experience in intensive care, oncology, and psychiatric settings.

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.

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.

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.

Hilary Nelson

MPAS, CAQ • Physician Assistant

Hilary Nelson is a physician assistant who holds an MPAS and a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry. She practices at Montana Psychiatry and Brain Health Center, focusing on psychiatric care and brain health.

Amanda Stys

Amanda Stys combines over 20 years in healthcare with two years of case management experience to support individuals through structured case management plans. She focuses on empowering clients with guidance, resources, and organizational support to navigate their path to better well-being.

Josh Holloway

CEO

Josh Holloway is the CEO of Open Door Wellness Center and provides faith-informed support, helping patients narrow their thoughts, focus on goals, and find peace.

Karlee Hamilton

DNP, PMHNP • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Karlee Hamilton, DNP, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 13 years of psychiatric nursing experience. She provides adult mental health care at Many Rivers Whole Health for mood, anxiety, eating and substance use disorders.

Mary Cook

MSN, RN, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Mary Cook is a dual board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She provides psychiatric and family-focused care for patients across the lifespan.

Alexia Fregoso

MSW, LCSW, PCIT • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Alexia Fregoso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in family-focused care and parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT). She has extensive experience supporting families through Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Lisa Thomas

Therapist

Lisa Thomas is a therapist specializing in family-centered therapy, CBT, trauma-informed care, anxiety treatment, and attachment-based approaches. She focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships to create a safe, supportive space for individuals and families.

Lyndsay Smith

Social Worker

Lyndsay Smith is a clinically trained social worker who provides a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space for clients. She specializes in trauma recovery, grief, chronic stress, depression, and anxiety, using collaborative approaches to build coping skills and resilience.

Kat French

Lead Case Manager

Kat French is Lead Case Manager with two years of case management experience and over 20 years in healthcare. She provides structured, detail-oriented case management to support individuals' well-being.

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.

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.

Stephen Mandler

Psychiatrist

Dr. Stephen Mandler is a psychiatrist and Medical Director at We Care Behavioral Health who specializes in treating infants, children, adolescents, and families. He is board‑certified in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry with residency and fellowship training at the Menninger Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine.