Therapists in Gallatin County, MT

We are all going through this human experience together and we all have issues. Whether you’re struggling with motivation, anxiety, feeling stressed out, or just want someone to help you understand who you are, I am here to help you. I found counseling in my 20’s and it changed my life. I healed many wounds, my scars faded, and I found meaning in my life. If you come to counseling to do the work, you can reach your goals and live the life you want to live.

As a psychologist, I offer a warm, collaborative, and strengths-based approach to therapy. I work with adults experiencing a variety of concerns, including unhealthy stress, anxiety, a diminished sense of connection and joy in life, significant transitions, and other issues impacting their well-being. I help clients improve their functioning and strengthen their capacity to handle the challenges of day-to-day life. I also support clients in deepening their self-awareness, increasing their understanding of their relational patterns, and living their lives in ways that are aligned with their needs and values.

I believe at the core of each of our experiences in life is our felt sense of feeling safe or unsafe in relationships and situations. I also believe that our nervous system is inherently linked to how we are responding to people & situations. The acknowledgement of our nervous system requires us to connect to our body & become an active observer of how we are managing or coping while being in the world. This process is focused on initially helping people begin to find things that make them feel better & resourced & then moving towards the "hot button topics" once we have reached a more resilient place in our systems.

My goal is to get you back out into the world as soon as possible. I aim to clear the blocks that are holding you back in life. I work mostly with clients who have issues related to life changes, work-life balance, stress and trauma, spiritual crisis, finding your purpose in life, chronic illness/chronic pain and addictions/codependency. I also have had training in energy psychology, the Enneagram, astrology, and intuitive healing. I work with all types of clients and support whatever modality will help you heal as fast as possible. I also work with other healers who have reached "burnout" in the field.

I work with individuals and couples. Sexuality consists of delightful spectrums from identities, relational systems and genders. Seeking exploration and connection as we cultivate a pleasure focus to create the relationships that you find meaningful and fulfilling. This is your therapeutic experience and I work to make it fit you. Specializing in gender related topics, sexual dysfunction, and relationships and intimacy, this journey is with curiosity offer practical interventions to move you toward the connection you are seeking!

If you want counseling to be a SUCCESS, then the most important thing is your FIRST step – getting connected with the “right” therapist, not just any therapist! And that’s where I come in; as the owner and clinical director of Lotus Counseling, I will use my 15+ years of licensed clinical experience to help you find a clinician who is a strong fit for you and your specific presenting concerns. We will use a 45-60 minute (free!) phone consultation to talk about all the relevant details of your life and presenting concerns to make absolutely sure that by the time you are matched with a therapist, it’s the RIGHT therapist!

I am trained as a grief counselor and also in EMDR. I also work with couples as an EFT therapist and have a strong belief that relationship is at the center of our well-being; whether it's our relationship with others or with ourselves and am versed in Internal Family Systems Therapy. I also belong to team of practitioners who meet weekly to consider the needs of our clients. We offer an excellent and holistic approach for your care.

I have a strong passion for helping families, couples, and individuals of all ages in their journey toward personal growth, understanding, and harmony. I believe that everyone is capable of having a fulfilling and emotionally healthy life. I focus on cultivating a supportive and empathetic space that will help you to get in touch with your inner desire for growth and self-betterment. Some areas of focus in my practice are relationship issues, improving communication skills, cultivating self-awareness, anxiety and stress management, ADHD, conflict resolution, and parent-child relationships

Accepting New Clients! Are you looking for a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space that promotes healing and personal growth? Are you experiencing struggles connecting with or expressing your authentic self and want to move forward into becoming the most congruent and empowered version of you? Experiencing challenges in life is inevitable yet doesn’t have to hold us back from attaining the lives we want or keep us from fulfilling our purpose. Together we can collaboratively explore life’s challenges and determine what insights can be discovered to help you in achieving a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.

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Hi I am Amanda Behrendt, formerly Amanda Crawford. My life's journey has led me here to a career in helping others. I graduated from Montana State University with a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. My ideal client would be an adolescent or an adult who is ready to make changes or a parent/caregiver or soon to be parent who may be struggling with all of the challenges of parenthood. Counseling is a partnership but can only result in growth if the client is ready to make changes and is ready to allow for growth to occur.

Hi there. "All of You is Welcome Here". You can Not-Want-To-Come-In for therapy & still give me a call. Your curiosity & your skepticism are welcome. This is often the root of conflict for us, right? There is a part of us that is curious, open to change. Yet as we strive to live in concert with our beliefs & values with high hopes to evolve, to be seen, known & understood some illusive, habituated roadblocks reappear. Welcome to the human dilemma. The good news: we can work with ourselves. Support is necessary from time to time. That's natural (like you).

Embarking on a journey of healing and growth is never easy, but you don't have to go it alone. With a background in outdoor adventure education, I bring a unique perspective to guiding individuals through life's challenges. I'm here to support you on your journey. Regardless of your goals—integrating mind and body, reducing anxiety or depression, processing grief or trauma, or embarking on self-discovery—I provide a safe space where you're heard, validated, challenged, and encouraged.

We got this! Together, we can explore the obstacles you are facing and turn them into opportunities for a happier life and healthier relationships. Sometimes life is just plain difficult, and it seems like no matter which way you turn, you are blocked. It’s frustrating and scary and there seems to be no way out of the box we are in. But it is the choices we make during those very times that open, or create, the windows and doors we need. It is about taking in and making sense of the information our emotions and experiences are providing us and figuring out how to turn those insights into action.

There are times in life when everything can seem overwhelming. Talking with a stranger about your problems can be a daunting task, talk about vulnerability. It is necessary to create connection through safety, security, and trust. These are the foundations to building a therapeutic alliance, to help facilitate, and promote individual growth. I have an eclectic approach to therapy and use a variety of modalities. As cliche as it sounds, one size does not fit all, it is important to adapt the process to your experience and unique needs. I look forward to working with you and developing a personalized journey towards your growth.

I am passionate about supporting clients through identity development, self discovery, depression, anxiety, life adjustment, relationship concerns, and chronic illness. My work is grounded in empathetic, active listening. I am warm, direct, and down-to-earth in my communication. I believe you already have within you the insights you are seeking—I can offer a therapeutic and humanistic perspective to highlight these, and provide validation, encouragement, and support in the change process. I might incorporate play, art, writing, or other creative mediums for communication.

Are you an athlete, parent of an athlete, or perhaps a coach? Are you looking to restore, maintain, or optimize your performance? Athletics and Mental Health have never been more connected than they are right now. We can learn, practice and execute skills to help us be the best version of ourselves on and off the field and I'm excited to join you on the journey to find your best today. NOT an athlete? That's okay too...performance is performance and every day symptoms of anxiety and depression threaten to derail us, but together we can work to grow through whatever you may be facing.

Do you find yourself struggling to move past traumatic experiences? Are you stuck in behavioral patterns or using coping skills that are no longer effective, or even worse, harmful? Do you know what you'd like to change but have no idea how to actually do so? Therapy can and should teach new coping skills, help to heal old wounds (including trauma and PTSD), improve your struggles with mood and problematic habits and help you build a life that feels fulfilling and healthy to you! You can learn strategies and skills that help alleviate your current suffering and create inner peace while improving your overall mental health.

I feel Shannon L. Adler said it best "Courage doesn’t happen when you have all the answers. It happens when you are ready to face the questions you have been avoiding your whole life.” It takes courage to reach out for support! My focus is working with individuals that are being impacted by self-esteem, anxiety, depression, life changes, and trauma. I offer a client centered, compassionate, down-to-earth, strength-based approach to assist you in finding the best path forward.