Top Therapists in Montana

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.

Vanessa Palmer

Vanessa Palmer is a Montana native who focuses on addiction and mental health. Drawing on her own recovery experience, she helps clients build self-understanding, confidence, and inner 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.

Heather Boberg

Clinical Mental Health Counselor Intern

Heather Boberg is a clinical mental health counselor intern completing her master's in clinical mental health counseling. She brings six years of local non-profit volunteer experience and offers supportive, client-centered 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Laura Johnson

MS, CSP

Laura Johnson is a Certified Specialist in Psychometry (CSP) with a Master of Science in Psychology. She focuses on psychometric assessment and has served as board treasurer for the National Association of Psychometrists.

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.

Amelia Hennessy

PCLC, LCPC • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Amelia Hennessy supports individuals navigating neurodiversity, relationship issues, trauma, and mental health using a trauma-informed, data-oriented, and holistic approach in a safe, inclusive environment.

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.

Sam Martin

PCLC, MS

Sam Martin practices social justice counseling and expressive arts therapy, supporting youth and Indigenous communities. They advocate for inclusive, community-based mental health care across Montana.

Allie Hughes

Occupational Therapist

Allie Hughes is an occupational therapist specializing in pediatric care and adaptive physical education for children of all ages and abilities. She completed a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and clinical fieldwork at Wild Roots.

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.

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.

Kathryn Bowen

LCPC • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Kittie Bowen is the Founder and Director of Bozeman Counseling Center and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who now focuses on supervising and training emerging therapists. She also offers business coaching and mentorship for mental health providers, integrating counseling and coaching with mind–body and brain-science–informed tools.