Top Therapists in Montana

Natasha Harwood

Speech-Language Pathologist

Natasha Harwood is a speech-language pathologist providing pediatric services in early childhood special education and outpatient settings. She specializes in childhood apraxia of speech, pediatric feeding and orofacial myofunctional disorders, gestalt language processing, and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

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.

Heidi Scherr

LCSW, MSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Heidi D. Scherr, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Intermountain Health's Downtown Clinic in Billings, Montana. She provides behavioral health services to existing patients as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team.

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.

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.

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.

Jocelyn Burden

MS, LCPC • Clinical Mental Health Intern

Jocelyn Burden is a Clinical Mental Health Intern at Open Door Wellness Center who supports adolescents, adults, and families with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and other challenges. She uses a holistic, strength‑based approach integrating CBT and mindfulness to empower clients on their wellness journey.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan Riddle

PCLC • Licensed PCLC

Ryan Riddle is a licensed PCLC in Montana who provides integrative therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, blending CBT, person-centered, and somatic approaches.

Hannah Pyles

MS, PCLC • Mental Health Counselor

Hannah Pyles, MS, PCLC, is a mental health counselor who uses a person-centered, humanistic approach to provide a warm, collaborative space for growth. She helps individuals explore their inner world, build self-awareness, and address unhelpful patterns.

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.

Emili Wilkins

Lead Occupational Therapist

Emili Wilkins is the Lead Occupational Therapist at Wild Roots Therapy, specializing in supporting children and families navigating early trauma, ADHD, anxiety, and developmental differences. She works with toddlers through teens to craft individualized therapy plans across home, school, and community settings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.