Family Therapy in Ravalli County, MT

My name is Thaddeus Widmer, LCSW. I have a diverse amount of experience in the counseling arena. I work with many youth, young adults, adults, couples and families who are wanting to improve the quality of their life. I work in unison with each person, while guiding and supporting them in their personal discoveries to facilitate change. It is important for those I work with to feel confidant, comfortable and empowered while not feeling judged throughout the process. I am excited and motivated to work along side you, your child(ren) and/or family. It is always better to call. Emails people do not always get my response.

I am dedicated to serving people in their journey to wholeness. I believe that we consist of spirit, soul, and body, and that we are intended to be whole in each part. When life’s everyday problems and crises become overwhelming it can be helpful to share them with an accepting counselor. My purpose is to provide loving and caring assistance to you in the resolution of life’s problems and crises, in a safe and supportive environment, and to help you in the development of your personal and family potential. My desire is to assist my clients to reach their full potential - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - as God intended!

Taking the first step in reaching out for help can be the most challenging and difficult part in the process of self healing. My objective is to make this, and all of the time we spend working toward your goals, as comfortable as possible by offering the opportunity for you to share and grow in a non-judgmental, supportive, and encouraging environment. My main focus is meeting you where you are, and using your strengths to work on areas of self improvement that are important to you.

When the world whispers "Give up", Hope whispers "Try one more time". If you are looking to improve your life and your relationships, I can help. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I work with children, adults, and couples to heal old wounds and transform their lives for the better. You are not alone in your challenges, and you do not have to carry your burden by yourself. Together, we can work to make sense of your life, achieve greater happiness, richer relationships, peace of mind, and inner strength.

I have learned that the heart and success of therapy is a safe and trusting relationship /environment where people can grow. I work to provide this safety in a supportive and non judgmental environment which empowers and encourages this. My role is to be empathic and support/guide this growth as well as to give clients a greater understanding of themselves. I see us all as unique and gifted and value the varying depths and needs of people.

Offering in person indoor and outdoor sessions as well as telehealth. If we have a chance to work together I will offer you my presence and attention. We will work together to help you see yourself more clearly, make choices that support your healthy growth, and address your goals so that your experience of life is more positive. I see families, couples, and individual adults. I have experience helping folks with personal growth, depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, marriage issues, divorce, parenting, family conflict. I also offer movement therapy groups using The Discipline of Authentic Movement.

We provide child and family outpatient counseling for Missoula, Hamilton, Helena. We see children and young people, from toddler up to age 21, and their families. We have a number of well qualified therapists who have a wide range of clinical specialties. We frequently see children impacted by conflicts between divorcing or divorced parents, and children who have experienced early life trauma or loss. The specific needs that bring children and parents in to see our therapists may manifest as behavior problems, difficulty managing depression, anxiety, poor school performance, or escalating conflict in the family and school.

I counsel people and families. I have 4 specialty areas, (1) trauma recovery, including PTSD and loss, (2) couples, (3) emotions like anxiety, anger, depression, and (4) children and teens. (1) When dealing with trauma, grief and heartbreak, I encourage adults to heal again to be lovers with a heart of a warrior, see www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdICFdnkhE (2) I counsel couples by myself or with my wife, Julie Ann Nardi, LCC--a couple counseling couples. See gardencitycouples.com. (3) emotional healing brings about new ways of thinking and acting (CBT). (4) Play, art, family, and music are for great ways for kids.

Julie is one of the most insightful, caring counselors showing keen insight into matters of love, affairs, childhood sexual abuse, with a big-hearted approach to heal emotional and physical scars of childhood and victimization. With couples, Julie encourages loving with abandon from a position of personal strength and solid self. She relies as much on 34 years marriage as she does on system interventions and textbook solutions. She is also talented counseling those with issues stemming from chronic diseases like diabetes, MS, and other auto-immune conditions. Julie loves counseling women ready to use kindhearted assertiveness.

I believe that growth and change is a necessary process for individuals, relationships and family systems. My role as a therapist for the past 23 years has been to provide a catalyst for this change process. I use techniques that are evidence based, current and provide consistent results.

Sometimes we all need someone to talk to...someone who can listen without judgment, providing compassion and validation, as well as feedback. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Addiction Counselor. I can help you work with a wide variety of presenting problems including abandonment issues, trauma, depression, substance abuse, workplace issues, family and situational problems.

I believe that life is not so much about the good or bad breaks we get compared to others, but rather our responses to the challenges that virtually everyone faces. These responses add up to the story of our lives. My approach is to help individuals, couples and families to respond to life's challenges in ways that promote health and provide for one's story to move forward in a hopeful and productive way. Depression, anxiety, relational problems and/or trauma are as common as breathing and the good news is that there is hope for everyone.

Please note: I do not have openings for new clients. I work with adults who are struggling with day to day stresses, life transitions or survivors of trauma. I have worked within the fields of trauma and mental health for over 20 years. I believe the foundation of belonging, sense of well-being and change is grounded in relationships, how we interact and how we are supported by others. Whether you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety, family conflict or past experience with trauma, I view my role as someone who is neutral and a facilitator of the process in which self-worth is strengthened and persons supported.

Becca meets every client where they are and believes in going at the pace of her client's needs. She believes that building a relationship is what allows a therapeutic relationship to flourish and be successful. She believes the client is the expert of their own life, and progress can only be made when the client is ready. By offering a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, she feels everyone can be successful and make positive changes in their lives with the proper support, and to increase their quality of life.

We believe in a Strength's Based approach when working with people in therapy. We have extensive experience working in the mental health field in a variety of different settings. We have worked with a vast majority of mental health issues, including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Eating Disorders, and various Addictions.

Have you been yearning for a simpler life and breathtaking views? Do you crave a slower pace and a sense of community? Perhaps that’s why you decided to nourish your physical, mental, and emotional well-being in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana. Even with being located in such a serene environment, we understand that it can be difficult to cope with life's challenges on your own. A walk on the Bitterroot Trail can only heal you so much. Life can still throw challenges at you regardless of your beautiful surroundings, and it can be tough to navigate these struggles alone.

I am here to support you as you work through stress, anxiety, or depression. Therapy can help figure out what to do next to feel healthy and engaged in life. As a therapist, I am trained in helping people identify patterns that are disrupting their ability to cope with challenging emotions, manage relationships, or step into new experiences.

Dr. Lindsey Fite is an occupational therapist devoted to providing holistic, individualized, strengths-based care for the mental health community. She has special interest in early intervention for mental health, and is experienced in working with youth and trauma, addiction, and early mental health conditions that affect participation in meaningful experiences and healthy developmental opportunities. She works with people of all ages experiencing severe mental illness, addiction, brain injury, trauma, grief and loss, death and dying, sensory challenges, anxiety/depression, neurocognitive challenges and life with chronic conditions.

"You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." This quote from Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorites and resonates clearly my philosophy towards counseling and self-growth. I am a strengths-based, solution focused counselor with over a decade of experience working with children and adults. I provide a judgement-free, safe place to explore life's challenges and the opportunity to call upon your own resources and resolve to conquer them. Taking the first step towards seeking support is often the most difficult. I hope that I can help you on your journey and I look forward to meeting you.