Every human being faces challenges; some people may need extra support from a mental health professional to work through them. If you’re looking for a therapist in Montana, consider online treatment. It can be challenging to find Helena, Billings, or Missoula therapists who are accepting new clients, and there may not be many in-person providers available in smaller rural towns. With an online platform like BetterHelp, you can attend therapy from the comfort of your home at a time that works your schedule. 

The flexibility and convenience of online therapy can make it a practical choice for those who are short on time, like a hospital clinical director or doctoral degree student trying to avoid burnout or an older adult facing a significant life transition like the loss of a spouse. 

With BetterHelp, you can work with a licensed clinical professional counselor or other mental health professional to gain insight into your challenges and learn coping skills to meet your goals. Online providers are knowledgeable about multiple therapeutic techniques. They can help you with a variety of challenges, including overcoming low self-esteem or working through the psychological effects of complex trauma. 

If you’re looking for an online therapist, MT has many options. The following providers are licensed to provide online individual therapy across the state.

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Diane Conti

Offering therapy in Montana
License: LCPC, CEAP
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
18 years of experience

My name is Diane Conti. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the sate of Montana. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Montana State University. I have over 18 years of experience helping people learn to live their best life by coming to a place of acceptance and peace. I began my career working with trauma survivors. I have worked with people from all walks of life providing a safe space to explore how to have a fulfilling life. I believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect. In my practice I use a cognitive behavioral strengths based approach that can be suited to your needs. Every person brings there own experience to counseling. I will work with you to identify and achieve your goals. I honor your individual experience. Counseling is a collaboration. Congratulations on taking this step. I look forward to working with you and assisting you on your journey.

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Lawrence "Lance" Bischoff

Offering therapy in Montana
License: LCPC
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
13 years of experience

Hello, you just took the first courageous step! Now, we can begin the journey; maybe clarification, resolution, motivation, grief, conflict resolution, personal improvements - these are just a few examples of what you may be going through! Where do I fit in? You and I are team members to discover and navigate your challenges more effectively. I am the candid mental health mentor to help find solutions! An eclectic provider like me has a toolkit to select approaches that work best for you. Add in some humor and creative perspectives, and you'll discover that my fourteen years doing this inspired me to adapt my knowledge and intuitive nature to many issues! And who you want to be! I am honored to be here for you! Let's start right away! Be aware that my focus relies on video sessions. That is where I provide the best service and results! I am ready and eager to help! You and I decide what is most relevant! I go by "Lance," by the way!

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Lilian (Iona) Yabut

Offering therapy in Montana
License: MA,LCPC,ATR
Stress, AnxietyLGBTBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
9 years of experience

I offer over nine years of experience working with a diverse range of ages, cultures, and concerns, combining education with professional experience from Chicago hospitals and Montana communities. I specialize in supporting healthcare professionals; those going through divorce; and those who identify as lgbtq+. I provide a therapeutic relationship rooted in compassion, authenticity, and nonjudgement, so that you can feel safe to be vulnerable in our work toward healing, resolution, and positive change. Our relationship begins with a therapeutic alliance grounded in appreciation and respect for your unique history, needs, and goals. Our work includes finding the right balance, tempering the emotional with the practical; addressing unmet needs, unhealthy thought-patterns and perceptions; and employing mindfulness, self compassion, and coping strategies into our work. Finding the right therapist can be quite an undertaking, but if my background and approach resonate with what you are seeking, I would love to hear from you. I offer a space in which you can safely let your guard down, and a place to discover tools and perspectives for positive, sustainable change.

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Dee McLellan-Sams

Offering therapy in Montana
License: LCPC, LAC, CAMS II
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementDepression
25 years of experience

Hi, I am a Mental Health, Addiction and Anger Management Counselor. I have been working in this field for 25-years in Montana, Nevada and Alaska. I have managed programs for agencies in Montana, Nevada and Alaska and have been in private practice 8-years. I have great respect for all of my clients, no matter what issues are brought to counseling. I tailor my counseling to my client's specific needs. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I genuinely like and enjoy my clients and develop great counseling relationships. I usually utilize Cognitive Behavioral, Person Centered, Humanistic and Rational Emotive Therapies. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families – adolescents and adults suffering from depression/mood disorders, anxiety, trauma/abuse, addiction and substance use, divorce, infidelity, family conflict, relationship issues, self-harming, suicidal ideations, and grief. If you are struggling with life issues and/or grief you do not have to struggle alone. I offer hope, help, care, and support.

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Helaina Miller

Offering therapy in Montana
Addictions
7 years of experience

I am licensed in Montana with 8 years of professional work in addictions counseling and 5 years professional work in clinical counseling. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I have experience in working with individuals from all walks of life. I have worked with individuals struggling from depression, anxiety, addiction, relationship issues, parenting struggles, as well as with various diagnoses. My therapy style is open, direct, compassionate and non-judgmental. I work within a cognitive behavioral approach to client centered therapy, reality therapy, and rational-emotive therapy. People are my passion. I enjoy helping other's find their value through individuality and personal growth. I will tailor our dialog and your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you!

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Mario Arias

Offering therapy in Montana
License: LCSW,MCAP,QS
AddictionsDepression
18 years of experience

Hello! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 17 years of experience helping people in FL, MO, MT, NJ, NY, and NC. I specialize in working with individuals facing substance abuse, as well as those struggling with Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Esteem issues. I've worked with adolescents and adults ranging from 13 to 65 years old, in the non-profit sector in New York and Central Florida. Currently, I leverage my extensive skills and experience to help individuals manage their mental health and overcome addictions. My approach is all about building a strong connection with my clients and meeting them where they are, emotionally and mentally, without judgment. I'm confident that I can provide invaluable support and help you achieve your goals. Thank you for considering me as your mental health and addiction recovery support

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Erin Burch

Offering therapy in Montana
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
22 years of experience

I am a licensed therapist in Montana with 22+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, depression, addiction and several other life challenges and transitions we all face. I practice Solution Focused problem solving as well as techniques in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I work with my clients to build resiliency, work towards overall wellness and maintain recovery. It is important to create an open and safe environment where thoughts, feelings and emotions can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I very much look forward to working with you!

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Timothy Porter

Offering therapy in Montana
Stress, AnxietyDepression
3 years of experience

I am licensed in Wyoming, Montana, Washington, and Florida with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

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Travis Luttrull

Offering therapy in Montana
Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD
4 years of experience

Therapy Doesn't Have to Suck. You don't even need to leave your home! Do it all online with me, Travis, a Professional Counselor servicing all of Montana, Idaho, & Utah. Clinically, I specialize in helping individuals who struggle with OCD and Anxiety disorders techniques. Additionally, I help clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, men's issues, and confidence, all through CBT practices and Psychotherapy. I have mainly worked with young adults, men, and Veterans. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. We will work towards your goals during sessions, no matter which way the path takes us. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage, and I am proud of you for getting started! "Why do we fall? So that we can learn to pick ourselves up" -Thomas Wayne

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Dr. Alexandria Saunders

Offering therapy in Montana
LGBTRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issues
10 years of experience

Welcome! The journey we take together will be one of safety and surrender. One of wounding and finding pleasure. One of expansion and ease. One of radiance and magnetism. Most importantly, it will be a journey of reclamation of your vitality, joy, sovereignty, rapture, and divinity. I view the work I offer as medicine and I specialize in somatic healing and sexuality (healing pain and wounds AND enhancing pleasure and ecstasy) to help you live the life you want as the best version of yourself, aligning with your values. I have a background in Tantra, energy work, yoga, clinical hypnosis, de-armouring, and much more. My passion is to provide safe space for people to stretch and grow in healing wounds to enhance pleasure. My heart lies with working with those who are self-motivated and desire an eclectic approach to healing where talk therapy just doesn't cut it. Using a holistic and spiritual framework is at the core of this journey. Ultimately, I require those seeking this journey with me to understand that I offer so much to you to deepen your journey in between sessions. I find this to be the most sustainable approach to healing. If we only focus on your growth once per week, it will take a long time to get there. I prefer shifting to happen quickly as we dissolve old patterns and cultivate authenticity in your relationship with your truth. I specifically work with deepening the relationship to the body, healing old wounds, de-armoring stuck energy and pain, and enhancing pleasure. This is often the most challenging for many people, as we have been trained to devalue our body and to medicalize our pain. Understanding the emotional, and often spiritual, connection of our wounds is key to transforming our bodies to welcome healing and pleasure. I also work within the realm of the subconscious to help reprogram thought patterns and behaviors to better align with your values and desires using hypnosis techniques (and depending on your needs, past life regression and inner journeys for deep healing and integration of parts of the self). This means we will tap into the well of your inner wisdom in order to stretch in the most delicious of ways as you heal and transform your birthright to pleasure in all forms. I believe in the medicine that I offer and do not have a clinical approach to this journey. I will see you as a whole being without being attached to labels or diagnosis. I place high merit on your inner experience. I value safety above all else and ensuring that you feel safe in our time together is the highest priority. While I do not place emphasis on the clinical, I believe in working from a de-colonization framework. For me, this means unmedicalizing mental and sexual health and wellbeing. It means witnessing you as you are, with all of your wounding and patterns and holding safe space for you to dive into deep healing and ultimately develop an intimate relationship with yourself and your pleasure. Tap into your inner wisdom to determine if working with me feels right to you. This is key. I desire working with people who are truly aligned with me and the medicine I offer, as I know this journey isn't for everyone.

How can therapists in Montana support you?

Therapists in Montana can practice many types of counseling, from marriage and family therapy to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They may also assist you with symptoms of depression, stress, or anxiety.

Therapists may help you set and achieve career goals, work on current issues you may be facing, or address your past. Over 558,748 people live in Montana, and one out of five Americans has a mental health condition. Searching for licensed professionals in Montana may help you find mental health support for personal growth, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other mental health concerns. You do not need a mental health diagnosis to seek support from one of BetterHelp's licensed providers above.  

The mental health field can include psychiatric medication management, online therapy, marriage counseling, couples therapy, clinical social work, licensed counseling, and other mental health services in person and online. Seeing a licensed provider can help you navigate mental health conditions and life circumstances through mindfulness and other specialized techniques.

Please note that BetterHelp does not offer diagnostic or medication management services.

Why are many residents in the state of Montana working with a licensed counselor?

People reach out for mental health support for a variety of reasons. Many individuals work with a counselor for general life advice, while others may attend therapy for a specific concern. Whether you live in a large city or a smaller county in Montana, BetterHelp can match you with a licensed professional tailored to your preferences noted when you sign up.

Mental health counselors in Montana support clients with varying issues, which can include:

  • Challenging situations or life stressors
  • Eating disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression or depressive conditions
  • Adjustment issues
  • Emotional support for a terminal illness
  • Chronic pain emotional support
  • Grief
  • Personality disorders
  • Trauma
  • Relationship conflicts and concerns

Finding a therapist that takes new clients in online therapy can be the first step in finding a treatment plan that works for you. Your therapist can provide a safe space for you to focus on self-care and well-being.

If you're interested in speaking to one of the therapists above or being matched with a counselor in 24 to 48 hours, consider signing up for BetterHelp. BetterHelp has over 35,000 providers, including those listed above.

Emergency services

If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, don't use this site's online services. If you are in life-threatening danger, call 911. If you require support for a crisis, reach out to the hotlines below:

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Some commonly asked questions can be found below.

How much does a therapist cost?

Mental health professionals can differ in price. Forbes found that the average cost of in-person therapy in the US is around $100 to $200 per hour. Pricing can also vary based on your location. 

BetterHelp offers payment plans of $60 to $90 per session, charged monthly in a lump sum. You can also take advantage of this pricing on one of BetterHelp's sister platforms, like ReGain for couples or TeenCounseling for teens aged 13 to 19.

Many therapists may be upfront about their pricing and whether or not they take health insurance from the beginning. Additionally, some in your area may offer a sliding scale plan to allow those with lower incomes to pay less for therapy. However, services online can often save individuals a few hundred dollars per month.

How do I know if I should get a therapist?

Mental health services and mental health providers may help you navigate various concerns. You do not need a diagnosis or condition to attend therapy; You can discuss grief, relationship concerns, stress, or life changes and ask for general advice. A counselor may help you gain power over your life and emotions while you navigate day-to-day experiences.

Mental health issues don't always present as a crisis. Many professionals provide talk therapy and support for life transitions, skills learning, relationship problems, or life coaching. Online therapy sessions in Montana can allow clients seeking therapy to experience professional help through video, phone, or live chat sessions without commuting to an office.

Does insurance cover therapy?

Different counseling services can vary in cost. Therapists must apply to accept insurance through insurance companies, which may take time and money, so not every therapist offers services through insurance. If you cannot find a therapist that accepts your plan, BetterHelp may be cheaper than visiting an in-person therapist.

Is online therapy safe?

Online therapy through BetterHelp and its sister platforms is safe. Therapists are licensed, experienced, and vetted before being contracted with the platform. If you experience any concerns with your therapist, you change your counselor through the platform or app at any time.

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