Top Therapists in Montana

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.

Emily Grills

LCPC • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Emily Grills is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Bozeman Counseling Center who works with adults (18+) and specializes in ADHD, neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, academic and career challenges, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Her collaborative, compassionate approach emphasizes self-understanding, healthy boundaries, and finding balance.

Erica Schuppe

Licensed Occupational Therapist

Erica Schuppe is a licensed occupational therapist and founder/CEO of Wild Roots Therapy. She specializes in evaluating and treating infants through teens with developmental disabilities, sensory processing challenges, autism, and trauma-related neurodevelopmental differences, supporting children and families impacted by early trauma.

Autumn Mcsweyn

MS

Autumn Mcsweyn, MS, works with individuals experiencing severe mental illness through Program of Assertive Community Treatment (PACT) and focuses on integrating behavioral health into primary care to improve patient outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Messina Michalsky

PMHNP-BC • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Messina Michalsky is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who treats PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, ADHD, anxiety, and substance use disorders. She specializes in trauma-informed care and integrative, holistic approaches that address the mind, body, and spirit.

Zoe Brown

Licensed Addiction Counselor

Zoe Brown is a Licensed Addiction Counselor who supports individuals caught in cycles of addiction. She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to develop coping skills and reconnect with strength and purpose.

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.

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.

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.

Allysha Dalzell

Social Worker

Allysha Dalzell is a social worker with personal experience in a family of first responders, public servants, and military members. She helps clients recognize and break negative thought patterns that affect emotions, behaviors, and relationships, offering open, nonjudgmental support.

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.

Amanda Michael

CSOT • Occupational Therapist

Amanda Michael is an occupational therapist who works with children, teens, and young adults, bringing upbeat energy and strong therapeutic connections. As a Certified Sexuality Occupational Therapist (CSOT), she provides affirming support around sexuality, gender identity, and intimacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.