Top Therapists in Montana

Laurie Grusonik

LCPC • Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Laurie Grusonik is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana who provides warm, insight-driven counseling to support personal growth and self-acceptance. She creates a reflective, connected space where individuals feel seen and empowered.

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.

Beth Mcgillvray

LCSW • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Beth McGillvray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Billings with 15 years' experience treating severe mental illness and working with youth, older adults, and medical patients. She is trained in Ketamine Assisted Therapy (KAP) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

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.

Desmond Fialkosky

MPAS, CAQ (Psychiatry)

Desmond Fialkosky provides psychiatric care at Montana Psychiatry, focusing on whole-body wellness and mental health. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Psychiatry and trained with a Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies, bringing ICU experience and an emphasis on building meaningful patient relationships.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jeri Billsboroug

Jeri Billsborough focuses on addiction and mental health, integrating neuroscience and psychology in her work. She draws on lived recovery experience to support healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Maddy Studiner

MOT • Occupational Therapist

Maddy Studiner is a pediatric occupational therapist who supports children with regulation and motor skill challenges at home, school, and in the community. She uses playful, strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches to help families build connection and practical skills together.

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.

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.

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.

Tiina Smith

Occupational Therapist

Tiina Smith is an occupational therapist specializing in pediatric care with decades of experience in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Her clinical focus includes visual and ocular motor skills, sensory processing, early childhood development, and supporting children on the autism spectrum.

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.

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.

Dawn Sowell

Counselor

Dawn Sowell is a compassionate counselor who helps individuals, couples, and families explore their personal journeys toward wellness. She uses a warm, non-judgmental approach to help clients process past and present experiences and foster growth, self-trust, and renewed purpose.

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.

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.