Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Montana City, MT

I love helping people address needs related to relationships, family, children, faith, and self-development. I am interested in the intricacies, challenges, and healing of relationships which involves honest appraisal and assessment of interpersonal communications which affect the most important aspects of personhood and human interactions. I enjoy the adventure of accompanying clients as they seek resolution of the challenges of living with ourselves and others in the world. The ultimate goal, in my current understanding, is to be at peace with who we are, who we have been, and continue striving to become the person we want to be.

I enjoy helping children overcome and heal from life's challenges. I believe that teamwork with parents is critical to kid's healing and healthy development. With over 25 years of professional experience, I specialize in treating children ages 2-18. I offer effective evidence based treatment for early childhood through adolescence. Children's stumbling blocks can be rooted in divorce, learning or developmental disabilities, loss, grief, behavioral difficulties, trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety and academic struggles. Counseling can help turn these struggles into valuable life experience and increased confidence.

I believe that recovery is a process which requires active, continuous involvement from the client, the therapist, and the entire treatment team. According to this belief, the four stages of recovery are hope, empowerment, self-responsibility, and establishing a meaningful role in life. The individual most responsible for a successful treatment outcome is you (the client). With your consistent effort and willingness to engage with your therapist the kind of change you are hoping for can and will occur.

Helena Psychotherapy is part of the Rivers and Mountains therapy group in Helena, Montana, and offers therapy, training, and consulting by Patrick Van Wyk, PhD. The mission of Helena Psychotherapy is to provide high quality psychological services based on the best evidence and scientific research available, delivered in a compassionate and effective manner.

I have experience in working with older kids (8+), teens, young adults and parents who are stuck in a cycle where they feel unable to change. Many of my clients are dealing with anxiety and depression, and many are questioning whether there is more underneath. I have helped many families navigate the life-changing process of discovering and dealing with new diagnoses of ADHD (in particular girls and women), high functioning autism spectrum, learning disabilities, gifted issues and self-harm. I also work with kids struggling with behavioral issues and provide parent classes titled "When Everything's a Battle" and other topics.

I believe that everyone has the potential to live their best life, and I am here to help you achieve that goal. I am dedicated to supporting people work through PTSD, trauma anxiety, depression, identity, and interpersonal issues. Sometimes in life we can feel stuck, overwhelmed and don't know what to do next. You deserve a safe place to explore your past, present and future life. My focus is working with first responders, women's issues and regaining identity. I support all genders and am LGBTQIA-affirming. I provide a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and supported.

Do you feel stuck? Is life overwhelming? Are there parts of yourself you want change? I am here to support and guide you from your mental swamp to a life of meaning and fulfillment. I have worked in the mental health field for over 10 years striving to help individuals create the life they want. I offer evidence-based treatment in a compassionate, judgment free space. I strive to create an environment of comfort and acceptance in the face of real life challenges.

I work well with adults (18+), and am experienced in a variety of issues such as trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, codependency, addiction, relationship issues, and more.