Frequently Asked Questions
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Integrative Psychotherapy Montana | Holistic Therapy in Bozeman & Montana State
Therapy & Counseling FAQs
What services do you offer at Integrative Psychotherapy Montana?
At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, We offer highly experienced psychotherapists who are fully credentialed at the highest level of their licenses, offering evidence-based psychotherapy tailored to individuals, professionals, couples and families. Our services include:
Individual psychotherapy
Couple therapy
Family therapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Interpersonal & relational therapy
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
Somatic therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Attachment-based therapy
Psychospiritual counseling
Hormonal mental health support (perimenopause, menopause)
Trauma-informed therapy for complex PTSD, anxiety, and relational wounding
Do you use therapists in training?
No. At our practice, all therapy services are provided exclusively by fully licensed, experienced clinicians. We do not employ interns, associates, or therapists in training.
In Bozeman, it's common for group practices and community clinics to include graduate-level interns or pre-licensed therapists as part of their clinical teams. These individuals are often completing required training hours under supervision. While this model offers valuable experience for emerging professionals, many clients are unaware that their therapist may still be in training. We understand that choosing a therapist is a highly personal decision, especially when seeking support for trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions. Our clients value the depth, discretion, and expertise that comes from working with seasoned professionals. You can expect high-level care grounded in advanced training, clinical specialization, and years of hands-on experience. Our approach is intentionally boutique, allowing us to offer personalized, integrative, and deeply attuned psychotherapy without compromising quality or clinical excellence.
Do you offer virtual therapy for individuals and couples in Bozeman and across Montana?
Yes. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we provide secure, high-quality virtual therapy for both individuals and couples living in Bozeman and throughout the state of Montana. Whether you’re in a remote area, managing a demanding schedule, or simply prefer the comfort of your own home, virtual sessions make expert-level care accessible—without sacrificing depth, connection, or results. Our virtual therapy services are conducted via HIPAA-compliant video platforms, and we bring the same personalized, attuned, and integrative approach to online work as we do in person. You’ll receive the full benefit of our evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities, including:
EMDR therapy (including virtual EMDR using bilateral stimulation tools)
Somatic therapy and nervous system regulation practices
Internal Family Systems (IFS) and parts work
Attachment-based therapy for individuals and couples
Depth-oriented psychodynamic work
Mindfulness-based approaches and integrative coaching for lifestyle and emotional wellness
We specialize in working with high-functioning individuals, couples, and professionals seeking relief from anxiety, burnout, chronic illness, trauma, and relational distress. Our virtual sessions are tailored to meet your needs, whether you're navigating major life transitions, exploring your identity, or looking to reconnect with your sense of purpose and vitality. Serving all of Montana—from Bozeman to Missoula, Billings to Big Sky, and everywhere in between—our goal is to make truly meaningful therapy available to you, no matter where you live.
What’s the difference between psychotherapy and counseling?
In Bozeman and across Montana, the terms counseling and psychotherapy are often used interchangeably—and understandably so. Both involve working with a licensed mental health professional to address emotional, psychological, or relational concerns. However, there are some subtle distinctions in focus, depth, and scope.
Counseling: Counseling typically refers to short- to mid-term support that focuses on specific issues such as stress, anxiety, life transitions, grief, or relationship challenges. It’s often solution-focused and goal-oriented, helping clients develop practical coping skills and strategies for managing day-to-day concerns.
Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy tends to be more in-depth and insight-oriented, exploring patterns, emotional wounds, and the underlying causes of distress. It’s often longer-term and may focus on early experiences, trauma, attachment, identity, and the unconscious mind. At our practice, psychotherapy often includes modalities like EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and relational psychoanalysis.
Which one is right for me?
At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we tailor your care to fit your goals. Whether you're looking for supportive counseling during a stressful season or in-depth psychotherapy for deeper healing, we’ll match you with a skilled, licensed clinician who aligns with your needs. Our team includes professionals trained in both approaches—and often
What issues or concerns can therapy help me with?
Therapy at our Bozeman practice supports a wide range of mental health concerns and personal growth goals, including:
Anxiety, chronic stress, and panic attacks
Trauma recovery (childhood, relational, or medical)
Life transitions such as divorce, career change, or parenthood
Burnout and perfectionism
Grief, depression, and feelings of emptiness
Relationship struggles and attachment wounds
Narcissistic abuse and betrayal trauma
Hormonal changes affecting mood, such as perimenopause and postpartum depression
Desire for greater purpose, meaning, and inner alignment
Whether you're facing a crisis or seeking deep transformation, we meet you exactly where you are.
What is integrative psychotherapy?
Integrative psychotherapy combines the best of modern science and holistic healing. This approach weaves together evidence-based modalities—such as EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts work—with mindfulness, neurobiology, body awareness, and lifestyle coaching. We believe healing is not one-size-fits-all, and my work honors your emotional, physical, and spiritual intelligence.
At our Bozeman practice, integrative therapy allows us to move beyond symptom management to lasting, embodied transformation.
Do you offer in-person therapy in Bozeman?
Yes. Some of our clinicians offer in-person therapy in a private Bozeman office, located near downtown. The space is designed to feel safe, calming, and restorative.
For those outside the area or who prefer convenience, we also offer secure virtual therapy for clients across Montana. We use SimplePractice for our virtual clients.
Who do you typically work with?
We specialize in working with:
High-achieving women and men navigating burnout, identity shifts, or hormonal changes
Professionals and entrepreneurs dealing with anxiety, over-responsibility, or trauma
Individuals seeking trauma resolution utilizing EMDR
Individuals experiencing a crisis
Sensitive, intuitive individuals feeling emotionally overwhelmed or lost
Clients in the aftermath of narcissistic or emotionally abusive relationships
Those seeking depth-oriented therapy to reconnect with their authentic self
Individuals drawn to spiritual or integrative healing frameworks
Couples who desire stronger more connected relationships
Couples in crisis, or those needing support through a high-conflict separation or divorce
This practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed, and welcomes all identities.
Do you work with high-functioning individuals who don’t have a mental health diagnosis?
Yes. Many of our clients are high-achieving professionals, caregivers, creatives, or entrepreneurs who may not have a formal diagnosis but feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally exhausted. We specialize in working with individuals who are outwardly successful but internally navigating stress, relational issues, burnout, identity shifts, or hormonal transitions—especially during life phases like perimenopause, postpartum, or midlife reinvention.
Do you offer therapy for couples experiencing communication or intimacy issues?
Yes. We provide couples therapy and relationship counseling throughout Montana, including Bozeman and surrounding areas. We help couples improve communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and strengthen emotional and sexual intimacy. Our work draws from Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), attachment theory, and trauma-informed relational approaches. We also support couples dealing with parenting stress, infidelity, mismatched desire, or transitions like becoming parents or launching adult children.
What is mind-body therapy?
Exploring the Connection Between Mental and Physical Health at Integrative Psychotherapy Montana
Mind-body therapy is an integrative approach that recognizes the deep and dynamic relationship between emotional health and physical well-being. Rather than viewing the mind and body as separate, this therapy honors how stress, trauma, and emotional pain can manifest in the body—and how physical symptoms can impact our emotional and psychological state. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we incorporate mind-body therapy into our holistic, trauma-informed work with individuals seeking relief from chronic stress, illness, anxiety, depression, and trauma. This approach supports clients in developing greater awareness of the body’s signals, calming the nervous system, and cultivating a more grounded, resilient sense of self.
Mind-body therapy may be helpful for those experiencing:
Chronic illness, fatigue, or persistent pain
Anxiety, panic, or nervous system dysregulation
Depression, emotional numbness, or disconnection
Trauma and its physical symptoms
A desire to feel more connect and at home in the body
Our therapeutic work often blends traditional talk therapy with body-based tools such as breathwork, grounding exercises, mindfulness, and gentle somatic awareness practices. These techniques help build internal regulation and restore the mind-body connection—especially for clients who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns of emotional and physical distress. If you're looking for a counseling approach in Bozeman that respects both emotional insight and physical experience, mind-body therapy offers a compassionate and effective path forward.
How is your approach different from traditional therapy?
Unlike many traditional therapy models that focus solely on talking, our counseling approach engages the whole person. We integrate:
Body-based tools for nervous system regulation
EMDR and parts work to heal trauma at its roots
Somatic tracking to release stored tension
Psychospiritual insight to explore meaning and transformation
Highly-individualized care including extended sessions and direct access between appointments.
Many clients come to us after feeling stuck in therapy that helped them “understand” their patterns but didn’t bring lasting change. This is where integrative therapy steps in.
Do you provide referrals to psychiatrists or psychiatric nurse practitioners in Bozeman or across Montana?
Yes. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we recognize that some clients may benefit from a collaborative approach to care, especially when symptoms are significantly impacting daily functioning or when medication evaluation is appropriate.
While we do not prescribe medication, we maintain a trusted referral network of psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners in Bozeman and throughout Montana. These professionals offer psychiatric assessments, medication management, and integrative psychiatric support for concerns such as:
Anxiety and panic disorders
Depression and mood instability
Trauma-related symptoms
Sleep disturbances
Hormone-related mood changes, including perimenopause and postpartum
If we believe a referral could enhance your treatment, we will discuss this with you and help coordinate care. We’re happy to collaborate with your provider to ensure a cohesive and supportive treatment plan that aligns with your therape
What can I expect in the first session?
Our first session is a gentle, collaborative intake designed to explore:
What’s bringing you to therapy now
Your history (emotionally, relationally, somatically)
Your goals, hopes, and fears
What approaches or tools may resonate for you
How we can co-create a space where you feel safe and empowered
You won’t be rushed or pathologized. Instead, we’ll begin to make sense of your story with curiosity and compassion.
What’s the difference between psychotherapists, psychologists, and counselors?
At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we’re proud to have a team that includes psychotherapists, psychologists, and licensed professional counselors. While all of these clinicians are trained to support your mental health and emotional well-being, there are important distinctions in training, scope, and specialization:
Psychotherapists: The term psychotherapist is a general one that refers to any licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy. This includes counselors, clinical social workers, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists. At our practice, our psychotherapists use evidence-based, integrative approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy, IFS, and relational psychotherapy to address trauma, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions.
Psychologists: Licensed psychologists typically hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and are trained in advanced psychological assessment, diagnosis, and research-based interventions. In addition to providing therapy, psychologists at our practice may offer formal psychological testing, complex diagnostic insight, and trauma-informed care for individuals navigating chronic conditions, identity concerns, and relational distress.
Counselors: Licensed professional counselors (LPCs or LCPCs in Montana) usually hold a master’s degree in counseling or a related field and specialize in talk therapy focused on emotional wellness, coping strategies, and personal growth. Our counselors are trained in a variety of modalities and work with individuals and couples seeking relief from stress, anxiety, depression, or difficult life transitions.
How does this benefit you as a client?
Because we have a diverse clinical team, we’re able to thoughtfully match you with the provider best suited to your needs—whether you’re looking for depth-oriented psychotherapy, trauma recovery, couples counseling, or professional development. All of our clinicians are fully licensed, experienced, and bring specialized training to the care they provide.
Do you offer therapy for perimenopause or menopause-related mental health changes?
Yes. We offer specialized support for women navigating the hormonal and emotional shifts of perimenopause and menopause. This includes:
Education that supports knowledge and empowerment at this time of life
Anxiety, rage, or depression triggered by hormonal shifts
Identity, body image, and relationship changes
Integration of mind-body practices and lifestyle changes
Guidance on natural hormone replacement support (in collaboration with your medical provider)
Referrals to local providers
Therapy for women who’ve felt dismissed or gaslit by conventional healthcare
This is a sacred and often misunderstood time in a woman’s life. Therapy can provide space to process, grieve, and empower.
Do you offer therapy for individuals with illness and chronic pain?
Therapy can be a vital source of support for individuals living with chronic illness or persistent pain. At Integrative Psychotherapy Montana, we work with clients in and around Bozeman who are managing a range of complex, often misunderstood health conditions, including fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, long COVID, endometriosis, migraines, and more. Living with a chronic condition affects far more than your physical health—it can also erode your confidence, relationships, emotional well-being, and sense of identity. This is especially true in rural or outdoors-centered communities where vitality and independence are often emphasized. Our approach combines trauma-informed psychotherapy with mind-body interventions to help you navigate the psychological and emotional layers of chronic illness. Together, we explore:
The emotional impact of medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, or isolation
How grief, anxiety, or depression may be connected to your physical experience
Nervous system regulation techniques to reduce pain sensitivity and emotional overwhelm
Tools to manage the mental fatigue of flare-ups, uncertainty, and lifestyle limitations
Identity work to help you redefine yourself outside of your diagnosis
Boundary setting and communication support for personal and professional relationships
You’ll be met with compassion, flexibility, and an approach that honors your body’s pace. Whether you’re seeking clarity, emotional support, or a deeper understanding of your mind-body connection, therapy can be a healing space to reconnect with your resilience—even in the face of ongoing symptoms.
Do you accept insurance?
We are an in-network provider, working with BCBS, Mountain Health Coop, Aetna, Allegiance. If you have a PPO insurance plan, you may be eligible for partial reimbursement through out-of-network benefits. We provide superbills upon request and can assist you in navigating this process.
⏳ What is the session length and frequency?
Sessions are typically 50-75 minutes, depending on your needs
Some clients prefer intensive sessions for deeper work (90+ minutes)
Weekly or biweekly therapy is recommended to maintain momentum
Concierge-style support available with direct messaging access and flexible scheduling for high-need clients
Our work is never rushed—it’s paced to match your nervous system’s rhythm and your life’s demands.
What is psychospiritual counseling?
Psychospiritual counseling explores the intersection of emotional healing, consciousness, and personal growth. It is ideal for those who are:
Craving a deeper sense of meaning or soul connection
Healing from spiritual trauma or confusion
Experiencing a spiritual awakening, dark night of the soul, or existential crisis
Looking to integrate meditation, intuition, dreams, and symbolism into therapy
This work honors mystery, depth, and the unseen threads that shape our emotional world.
What types of somatic therapy do you use?
Somatic therapy reconnects the mind with the body’s innate wisdom. We draw from:
Somatic Experiencing® principles
Polyvagal theory-informed techniques
Breathwork, grounding, and orienting tools
Body-based resourcing for trauma resolution
Movement and gesture-based exploration
Somatic work helps release trauma stored in the nervous system and fosters a greater sense of calm, presence, and embodiment.
How do I get started?
Getting started is easy and personal. Here’s how:
Contact us through the secure website form or use the direct schedule option to get on the calendar
If it feels like a good fit, we’ll schedule your first session
You’re invited to bring your full self—messy, complex, hopeful, and wise. There’s no “right” place to begin.
Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help you feel supported, informed, and empowered. If something’s tugging at your heart, don’t ignore it. You don’t have to navigate it alone.