Business Details
10 Years
experience
Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapy in Bozeman, MT
Advanced Counseling Bozeman is a trauma treatment center dedicated to providing client-centered mental health care for individuals, couples, and families. Founded in 2016, our practice combines traditional therapies with mindfulness practices, somatic work, EMDR, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Our team of licensed therapists brings decades of collective experience and specialized training in evidence-based modalities, serving clients through in-person appointments in Bozeman, Great Falls, Billings, and Lewistown, as well as secure telehealth sessions across Montana.We prioritize creating a safe, inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, survivors of domestic violence, and first responders, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and personalized care. Our approach integrates neuroscience-backed techniques with compassionate support to help clients process trauma, develop coping skills, and achieve lasting personal growth. We maintain partnerships with insurance providers and offer flexible scheduling to ensure accessible care for all clients.
Services
EMDR Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
Attachment-Based Therapy
Telehealth Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
First Responder Support
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Our therapists hold advanced certifications in EMDR, somatic experiencing, and trauma-informed care.
- We offer telehealth services for rural Montana residents with immediate appointment availability.
- Specialized programs for LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and first responder communities.
- All clinicians complete 40+ hours of annual continuing education in evidence-based practices.
- We accept major insurance plans and offer sliding-scale fees for financial accessibility.
What people say
Immediate availability
Trauma expertise
LGBTQIA+ affirming
Gentle approach
Proven results
Services
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy helps clients process traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation. This evidence-based approach integrates traumatic experiences, reducing emotional distress and physical symptoms associated with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Clinicians use guided eye movements or tactile stimulation to facilitate neural reprocessing, enabling clients to achieve resolution without extensive verbal recounting of trauma.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies and modifies negative thought patterns contributing to mental health conditions. Our therapists help clients develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders through structured skill-building sessions. This time-limited approach focuses on present challenges while incorporating mindfulness techniques to improve emotional regulation and behavioral responses.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing addresses trauma stored in the body through mindful awareness of physical sensations. This approach helps regulate the nervous system by gradually releasing tension associated with traumatic memories. Therapists guide clients through gentle exploration of bodily experiences to restore physiological balance and improve emotional resilience without retraumatization.
Telehealth Counseling
Secure telehealth sessions provide accessible mental health care for Montana residents and select out-of-state clients. Our HIPAA-compliant platform supports individual and couples therapy for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery. Virtual appointments maintain the same therapeutic quality as in-person sessions while offering flexibility for rural clients and busy professionals.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
Specialized counseling services address unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Therapists provide culturally competent care for gender affirmation, coming-out processes, and discrimination-related stress. Our practice maintains active partnerships with local queer organizations to ensure comprehensive support networks for clients.
People
Erin Clark
Owner, Psychotherapist
Founder of Advanced Counseling Bozeman with 20+ years of trauma therapy experience. Specializes in EMDR, somatic experiencing, and women's mental health. Holds master's degree in social work and operates from an attachment-based framework.
Ashlee Owens
Lead Psychotherapist
Licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma recovery and PTSD treatment. Provides telehealth services across six states while serving on Montana's domestic violence coalition board. Integrates Rogerian and cognitive behavioral approaches in her practice.
Ella Nagle
Psychotherapist
Offers mindfulness-based therapy for anxiety and identity transitions. Combines somatic awareness with existential frameworks to help clients navigate life changes. Maintains particular focus on LGBTQ+ client needs and emotional resilience building.
Elizabeth Langley
Psychotherapist
Specializes in religious trauma recovery and OCD treatment using ACT and internal family systems approaches. Former medical social worker with expertise in mind-body connections. Provides consultation for religious trauma support groups.
Meagan Schmidt
Lead Clinician
Clinical director with experience in child trauma and sex trafficking survivor support. Trained in play therapy and expressive arts modalities. Focuses on family systems and intergenerational trauma patterns in her therapeutic approach.
Questions
What therapy modalities do you offer?
We provide EMDR, somatic experiencing, cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and emotionally focused therapy. Our clinicians integrate mindfulness and attachment-based approaches tailored to individual client needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We work with Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Optum, and other major insurers. Our billing specialists help verify coverage and explain out-of-network reimbursement options for clients without preferred provider plans.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure telehealth sessions for Montana residents and select out-of-state clients in ME, ID, FL, HI, and NV through our HIPAA-compliant video platform.
How do I choose a therapist?
Our intake team matches clients with appropriate therapists based on presenting concerns, treatment preferences, and demographic considerations. We allow switching therapists if the initial match isn't ideal.
What mental health conditions do you treat?
Our specialists treat trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, OCD, religious trauma, and identity-related stress. We also support clients navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, and chronic stress conditions.
