Top Therapists in Montana

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.

Monica Espinasse

Postdoctoral Resident

Monica Espinasse is a Postdoctoral Resident and licensure candidate providing individual therapy in Bozeman, MT. She uses a client-centered, trauma-informed, relational psychodynamic approach to foster self-awareness, stronger relationships, and empowerment.

Aspen Pitcher

Aspen Pitcher holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and has experience working with children ages 6–18 in hospital settings, including Utah State Hospital and the Neuro ICU at the University of Colorado Anschutz. She volunteers with ROC Wheels, Charles Campbell Camp, and Special Olympics.

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.

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.

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.

Mary Black

Doctor

Dr. Mary Black treats anxiety, mood and trauma-related concerns, emotional regulation, interpersonal and identity development, parenting challenges, and personality disorders. She also conducts comprehensive psychological assessments for ADHD, learning disorders, intellectual functioning, trauma symptoms, substance use, and diagnostic clarification.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ambri Stein

OTD • Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Ambri Stein is a Doctor of Occupational Therapy at Wild Roots who provides hands-on, skills-based therapy for children and families. She focuses on improving executive functioning, fine motor, and visual motor skills with a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

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.

Erin Rohde

Therapist

Erin Rohde is a therapist at We Care Behavioral Health who transitioned from early elementary education into social work. She offers case management and is developing a specialized focus in addiction and dual-diagnosis treatment.

Stephanie Bulluss

Stephanie Bulluss works with clients of all ages, supporting anxiety, panic, ADHD, depression, postpartum challenges, career issues, life transitions, and grief. She emphasizes collaborative, trusting relationships and offers a safe, authentic space to explore and reshape stories in line with clients' goals and values.

Lisa Collins

Ph.D., LCPC, RPT, RPT-S • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Lisa Collins, Ph.D., LCPC, is a licensed counselor who specializes in working with children, teens, and families on anxiety, ADHD, depression, school issues, and parenting. She provides a supportive, paced approach in both in-person and telehealth sessions.

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.

Samantha Reed

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Samantha Reed, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner serving Gallatin County and surrounding Montana communities. She focuses on medication management and provides evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults via in-person and telehealth.