Anxiety and depression therapists and psychiatrists in Montana

Hello, I'm Valerie!

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montana and Ohio with a decade of experience in the mental health field, I am passionate about helping people reconnect with their authentic selves.

​I founded Wild Living Therapy not only because of my deep love for wildlife and nature but also because I believe we all carry untamed, misunderstood aspects of ourselves—parts that may feel "too wild" or difficult to accept. My goal is to create a space where you can honor these parts, step into your power, and recognize your worth.

You're not broken—you are whole. Let’s navigate this journey together.

Whether you’re a teen facing big emotions, an adult navigating life transitions, or someone carrying the weight of past trauma, I’m here to help you. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma-including those involved in the justice system and youth in foster care.

Life can look completely fine on the outside while feeling exhausting on the inside. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, BFRBs, ADHD, OCD, neurodivergence, self-worth, loneliness, relationship patterns, dating, or simply the feeling that something isn't quite right.

You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Whether something has been weighing on you for years, you're feeling stuck, or you've just started noticing life feels harder than it used to, you deserve support. There doesn't have to be a "good enough" reason to reach out—if it's important to you, it's important.

Whether you're brand new to therapy or you've tried it before and walked away feeling unseen or misunderstood, you're welcome here. You don't need to have the right words or know exactly where to start—just showing up is enough.

Are you struggling with anxiety, relationship, or addiction issues? I specialize in all three of those. With my 20 years of experience I can help you get the change and relief you are looking for. Most of my clients start to feel better within a couple of sessions. Therapy can be short or long term and I will work with you on a plan that works best for you and your needs. Some of my other experience includes, depression, mood disorders, couples/family issues, major life changes, grief, divorce, domestic violence, parenting, trauma, and adjustments to adult children.

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who can prescribe psychiatric/mental health medications, and psychotherapy.

I became a PMHNP in 2022 after working as a registered nurse for 14 years in rural and urban settings in Arizona, Nevada, and Montana in areas of nursing including medical/surgical, emergency department, family practice, and in-patient and out patient psychiatry.

Mick earned a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at The University of Great Falls in Montana. Simultaneously, he pursued credentials for a License in Addiction Counseling. Understanding the all-too-common relationship between menal illness, aspects of addiction, and trauma is imperative to helping people in our society. Mick is also certified in E.M.D.R. Therapy, found to be highly effective treating P.T.S.D. He has applied all of these techniques to various mental health issues and demographic populations.

In Montana, winter presents some of the greatest outdoor activities; hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, and splitting firewood. Technically, fire wood is not a recreational activity but there is something spiritual between a man and his chainsaw.

Accepting new clients. Flexible hours available. Kathleen is Board Certified (CCMHC), Licensed Professional Counselor w/ 30+ years of experience.

Choose Kathleen when you want expert help! Licensed in five states! Texas, Florida, Alaska, Oregon, and Montana.

Graduate of University of North Florida.

Reviews:

"My connection with Kathleen feels like she understands what I’m going through and has helped me make sense of my thoughts and not fear them. I’m really fortunate and grateful she exists and I found her."

"Kathleen really cares, and it shows!"

"I saw incredible improvement in less than a month!"