Top Therapists in Montana

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.

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.

Andrea Macdonald

PMHNP-BC • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Andrea Macdonald is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over a decade of healthcare experience. She specializes in medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and PTSD in inpatient and outpatient settings.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Samantha Burns

LAC • Licensed Addiction Counselor

Samantha Burns is a Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) who provides a warm, empathetic space for adults, adolescents, and families. She specializes in substance use, trauma, and holistic wellness, helping clients address addiction, shame, and emotional stagnation by fostering belonging, connection, and autonomy.

Jill Ridley

DNP, APRN • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Jill Ridley, DNP, APRN, is a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who focuses on mind‑body wellness and collaborative care. She partners with clients to develop individualized plans that may include medication or alternative strategies.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

David Chenault

David Chenault works with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan (ages 3–93), using psychodynamic, existential, and relational approaches. He helps clients uncover deeper roots and the patterns that keep them stuck, fostering insight and lasting growth.

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.

Ann Mcwilliams

Co-Executive Director

Ann McWilliams has worked in behavioral health since 2015, primarily in outpatient care, holding roles from rehab aid to clinical director and co-executive director. She is committed to supporting individuals in recovery and believes in the inherent value of every person.