Top Therapists in Montana

Dena Fromberg

Therapist

Dena Fromberg is a therapist who builds genuine therapeutic connections rooted in empathy, trust, and authenticity. She provides tailored, supportive care for relationship issues, mood disorders, grief, life transitions, illness-related stress, control and codependency, and feelings of being stuck.

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.

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.

Josh Holloway

CEO

Josh Holloway is the CEO of Open Door Wellness Center and provides faith-informed support, helping patients narrow their thoughts, focus on goals, and find peace.

Carly Kyte

PA-C, CAQ • Physician Assistant

Carly Kyte is a physician assistant at Montana Psychiatry who specializes in behavioral health and depression, with experience in ketamine and TMS and a focus on improving rural access to care.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carly Robbins

MSW, LCSW, LAC • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Carly Robbins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual, family, and couples therapy for adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, adjustment disorders, and substance use. She uses a strengths-based, systemic approach to create a non-judgmental, empowering space for clients.

Michael Butz

Licensed Mental Health Professional

Michael Butz is a licensed mental health professional at Intermountain Health's Downtown Clinic in Billings, Montana. He provides outpatient counseling, addiction treatment, and medication management as part of the Behavioral Health Associates team.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Keyawna Larson

SWLC, ACLC • Social Work License Candidate

Keyawna Larson is a Social Work License Candidate and Addiction Counseling License Candidate who provides addiction and mental health support. She focuses on identifying root causes like stress and emotional dysregulation and works collaboratively to develop sustainable coping strategies.