Coaching Services
Available nationwide via virtual sessions or in person in Whitefish/Kalispell Montana.

Counseling Services (Montana Residents Only)
Provided in person or virtually as a Provisionally Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (P-LCPC) under clinical supervision.

I work with individuals, couples and teenagers.

Both coaching and therapy can be valuable forms of support, but they serve different purposes.

Therapy is a clinical mental health service provided by licensed professionals. It often focuses on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, exploring past experiences, and addressing deeper psychological concerns.

Coaching is a collaborative and goal-oriented process that focuses on the present and future. Coaching helps individuals build practical skills, strengthen emotional resilience, clarify values, and create meaningful changes in their lives.

Through coaching, clients work toward improving areas such as stress management, life balance, health behaviors, personal growth, and navigating life transitions.

Coaching May Be a Good Fit If You:

• Want support managing stress, anxiety, or overwhelm

• Are navigating a life transition such as relocation, career change, divorce or midlife shift

• Want to improve habits related to health and well-being

• Are looking for accountability and structured support while working toward personal goals

• Want guidance and tools to move forward with greater clarity

Therapy May Be a Better Fit If You:

• Are experiencing severe or persistent depression or anxiety

• Need diagnosis or treatment for a mental health condition

• Are dealing with trauma that requires clinical treatment

• Need crisis support or medical/psychiatric care

• Want to work through past trauma, events or relationships

Many people benefit from coaching alongside therapy, or after completing therapy, as a way to focus on building practical strategies, strengthening habits, and moving forward with confidence.

If you are unsure whether coaching is right for you, we can discuss your needs during a consultation and determine the best path forward.

Being a teenager is not easy, especially in today’s world. Common topics include, but are not limited to:

Stress, Anxiety, and Emotional Well-Being

Many teens experience pressure from school, social media, and real or perceived expectations.

Examples:

• Academic stress and school pressure

• Test anxiety or performance anxiety

• Feeling overwhelmed or constantly worried

• Difficulty managing emotions

• Perfectionism

• Burnout or feeling mentally exhausted

Self-Confidence and Identity

Adolescence is a major period of identity development.

Examples:

• Low self-confidence or self-esteem

• Negative self-talk

• Identity exploration and personal values

• Learning to trust their own voice and decisions

• Building confidence in social or academic settings

• Body image and eating disorders

Social and Relationship Challenges

Peer relationships are central during the teen years and can be challenging.

Examples:

• Friendship struggles or social conflict

• Feeling left out or isolated

• Peer pressure and issues around vaping, alcohol and other substances

• Dating and early relationship dynamics

• Communication skills

• Navigating social media stress

Life Transitions and Adjustment

Teens go through many changes in a short period of time.

Examples:

• Starting middle school or high school

• Transitioning to college

• Family changes (divorce, relocation, blended families)

• Adjusting to new environments or schools

• Preparing for independence and adulthood

Building Healthy Habits and Coping Skills through Coaching

Examples:

• Developing healthy stress management strategies

• Building balanced routines

• Improving sleep habits

• Managing screen time and digital overwhelm

• Learning emotional regulation skills

• Building resilience during challenges

Motivation and Goal Setting

Examples:

• Academic motivation

• Procrastination

• Clarifying goals and future direction

• Building time management skills

• Developing healthier study habits

Family Communication

Sometimes teens need support navigating family dynamics.

Examples:

• Improving communication with parents

• Managing conflict at home

• Navigating expectations and independence

• Building mutual understanding within the family

Couples seek support for many different reasons. Common areas we may work on together include improving communication, navigating conflict, rebuilding trust, strengthening emotional connection, and developing healthier ways of responding to challenges. Some couples come to counseling during a difficult period in their relationship, while others simply want to deepen their understanding of one another and build a stronger, more supportive partnership.

Common topics may include, but aren’t limited to:

• Improving communication and listening skills

• Navigating recurring conflict

• Strengthening emotional connection

• Rebuilding trust after hurt or misunderstandings

• Managing stress and life transitions together

• Balancing individual needs within the relationship

In our work together, my role is not to take sides, but to support both partners in feeling heard and understood.

People seek therapy or coaching for many different reasons. You may be looking for support in managing stress or anxiety, navigating a life transition, improving relationships, building confidence, or creating healthier habits and routines. Some individuals also come simply because they want a supportive space to reflect, gain clarity, work through old wounds and grow. Whatever brings you in, our work together will focus on helping you develop practical tools and insights that support meaningful and lasting change. Some common topics include, but are not limited to:

Life Transitions

Major life changes can create uncertainty, stress, or identity shifts.

Examples include:

• Moving to a new city or state

• Starting college or graduating

• Career changes or job loss

• Returning to work after time away

• Retirement or approaching retirement

• Becoming a parent

• Children leaving home (empty nest)

• Adjusting to marriage or a new relationship

• Divorce or separation

• Navigating major life decisions or direction changes

Stress & Overwhelm

Many people seek support when life begins to feel unmanageable.

Examples include:

• Feeling constantly busy but never caught up

• Difficulty relaxing or “turning off” your mind

• Burnout from work, school, or caregiving

• Trouble balancing responsibilities

• Feeling emotionally exhausted

• Irritability or feeling on edge

• Difficulty focusing or making decisions

• Feeling overwhelmed by daily demands

Areas for Personal Growth

Some people seek support not because something is wrong, but because they want to grow.

Examples include:

• Building self-confidence

• Developing stronger boundaries

• Improving self-awareness

• Clarifying personal values and goals

• Learning to manage emotions more effectively

• Increasing resilience during challenges

• Strengthening self-compassion

• Discovering a greater sense of purpose or direction

• Establishing new patterns and healthier habits

Relationship Concerns

Relationships can be one of the most meaningful and also most challenging parts of life.

Examples include:

• Communication challenges

• Repeated conflict patterns

• Difficulty expressing needs or feelings

• Navigating family dynamics

• Setting healthy boundaries

• Building trust after hurt or misunderstandings

• Dating and marital relationship uncertainty

• Navigating life transitions as a couple

Building Healthier Habits

Small, consistent changes can make a big difference in overall well-being.

Examples include:

• Improving sleep routines

• Developing healthier daily structure

• Reducing procrastination

• Creating sustainable exercise habits

• Improving stress management skills

• Reducing screen time or digital overload

• Learning healthier coping strategies

• Creating more balanced routines

Session fees:

• Individual Therapy (50 minutes): $150/session

• Couples Therapy (50 minutes): $150/session

• Coaching Sessions (50 minutes): $125/session

Payment is due at the time of each session. I accept major credit and debit cards as well as HSA and FSA cards.

Insurance

I do not bill insurance companies directly.

Payment is made at the time of service, and at the end of each month I provide a superbill (an itemized receipt for services) that you can submit to your insurance company or HSA/FSA account for potential reimbursement.

Because I do not bill insurance directly, I am able to spend less time on administrative processes and more time focusing on the care and support I provide to clients.

Before beginning therapy, I recommend contacting your insurance provider to ask about:

• Your mental health benefits

• Your deductible

• Your reimbursement rate for therapy sessions

• The process for submitting a superbill for reimbursement

If you have questions about fees, insurance, or how reimbursement works, I’m happy to discuss this during your consultation. I do have a need based sliding fee scale that can be applied in some cases as well.

Coaching sessions are offered virtually or in person via secure video, allowing you to meet from the comfort and privacy of your own space or face to face if you prefer. If you are located in Montana, virtual and in-person therapy sessions are available.

I am a Provisionally Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (P-LCPC) in the state of Montana. I have completed my graduate training in clinical psychology and have accumulated over 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience. I currently practice under the supervision of Courtney Torgerson, a fully licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, as I continue working toward full licensure myself.