Therapists for college students near Montana State University
It can be empowering to have an active role in the therapy process. I believe in a collaborative partnership with my clients where I provide support and the tools to help make lasting changes. I believe every person has the right to their own self-determination, to make their own choices and manage their own life. I utilize evidence-based theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Process to guide my work and influence the interventions used throughout each session. My goal as your therapist is to help you navigate difficulties while supporting you in utilizing and recognizing your own strengths and resilience. I specialize in the treatment of trauma and related issues including, depression, adjustment disorders, difficulties with emotional regulation, stress management, and self-esteem.
If you're looking for a relaxed, down-to-earth, and genuine/authentic "feel" in counseling, and one that infuses a lot of humor, storytelling, and an emphasis on connection - then Lotus Counseling might be a great fit for your counseling needs! Lotus Counseling is comprised of 8 psychologists/counselors that all work as "generalists," which just means that we work with almost ANY PRESENTING CONCERN you might be struggling with, including: anxiety and depression, trauma and grief, relationship concerns, performance related issues, substance use concerns, family of origin stress, and others! HOW TO GET STARTED: Just fill out a "contact form" (takes 2 minutes!) at: www.LOTUSCOUNSELINGMT.com We can't wait to hear from you! We absolutely love what we do, and you'll feel that energy from the first conversation we have all the way through your last appointment! SEE YOU SOON!
At Bozeman Therapy & Counseling, our counselors can help you navigate the exciting, but often challenging, transitions attending college can bring. College is a time of rapid self, intellectual, and social growth. You might also be experiencing freedom for the first time. While this growth and freedom are good things, they can also be overwhelming. All of our counselors have been there, and we are trained to provide effective counseling for your unique needs as a college students. We can help you: -manage anxiety issues, including social anxiety, test anxiety, generalized anxiety, and others. -find balance between school, work and your social life -create structure -manage academic issues -navigate important life transitions -make tough decisions -manage home-sickness -sort through identity issues -increase your self-esteem -overcome depressed feelings -develop more effective social skills -control substance use and abuse -cope with change -navigate dating and relationship issues -find new ways to relate to your parents If you’d like to make an appointment, follow the website below to request an appointment. We’re here to help. https://www.therapyportal.com/p/bozeman59715/appointments/availability/
College can be exciting—but it can also feel overwhelming. At Northern Sun Therapy, we’re here to help you navigate the ups and downs with warmth, openness, and real support. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, academic or career pressure, relationship issues, or trauma, our experienced team is here to meet you where you are. We use evidence-based approaches like Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and CBT to help you reconnect with yourself and build the balance you need. This chapter of your life doesn’t have to be so heavy—let’s work through it together. Our therapists are trained to work with studentsWe work with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction.
Hi, I'm Jana Wagner, a therapist based in Bozeman, MT. I attended MSU and later worked on campus in the counseling center as a post-Masters degree intern. I highly enjoy working with college students and young adults, as I understand what a difficult and confusing time this can be for so many people. Transitioning from high school, living at home, etc. to the university setting can be incredibly challenging, but also a huge opportunity for growth. I have helped students reduce stress, learn skills to manage anxiety, improve depressive symptoms, and unpack and heal from family issues and trauma. I enjoy helping clients gain a strong sense of self-worth in order to improve their relationships with themselves and others. I believe in the importance of a strong client-therapist relationship in order to achieve lasting change and healing. My goal is to guide and support you in order to help you grow from challenges, heal old wounds, and create a life that feels balanced and meaningful to you. I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where you can feel safe to be vulnerable and explore your emotions. If you are in need of support, I would be happy to talk with you to see if I may be a good fit for your needs. Please don't hesitate to reach out!
Feeling wired, shut down, or unreal—even when life “should be fine”? We help MSU students and young adults who are dealing with high-functioning anxiety/perfectionism, trauma-related symptoms, and dissociation (numbness, fog, disconnection). Together we’ll focus on practical, body-based work that helps you feel calmer, more present, and more able to connect in your relationships and daily life. In-person in Bozeman, minutes from campus. In-network with BCBSMT (common MSU student plan). We typically respond to inquiries within 1 business day.
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Ann Matney works with individuals affected by trauma and dissociation, helping them regain a sense of presence and engagement in their relationships and daily lives. Her work supports clients in cultivating awareness of the felt sense of anxiety and depression, healing developmental trauma, including early patterns of misattunement with caregivers, resolving shock trauma, and reducing reliance on addictive coping mechanisms used to manage overwhelming emotions and sensations. As owner, clinical director, and a somatic therapist at Sub Rosa Behavioral Health, she balances direct client work with the oversight of Sub Rosa’s clinical operations. With a strong foundation in somatic therapies, Ann blends Somatic Experiencing with other therapeutic approaches, prioritizing embodiment as a fundamental aspect of healing. She is also certified as a Rolfer by the Dr. Ida Rolf Institute and emphasizes in-person sessions, believing that somatic work is most effective in a shared physical space. A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), Ann is dedicated to helping individuals heal through an embodied, integrative approach. She is certified in Individual and Group Ketamine and Psychedelic Medicine through the Psychedelic Research and Training Institute (PRATI) and in MDMA-Assisted Therapy through the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). In addition to her clinical work, Ann provides licensed clinical supervision hours for pre-licensed therapists specializing in somatic therapies, ketamine-assisted therapy, and future psychedelic-assisted therapies.
When you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or big life transitions, it can feel like your mind never fully shuts off—overthinking, emotional heaviness, numbness, or feeling like you’re just trying to get through the week. In our work together, we’ll create a steady, supportive space to slow things down, understand what’s underneath the stress, and build tools that help you feel more grounded and connected to yourself. I work with adolescents and young adults navigating depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns that don’t match who they want to be, or find themselves carrying experiences that still feel “alive” in the body and nervous system. Together, we’ll explore what’s been shaping your inner world and begin creating meaningful change—at a pace that feels safe and manageable. I believe that therapy is most effective when built on a strong therapeutic relationship—one that fosters trust, exploration, and meaningful change. I am committed to creating a space where young people feel heard, validated, and empowered to challenge internalized narratives that no longer serve them. My approach is trauma-informed and grounded in a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, honesty, and collaboration. I integrate EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Experiencing (SE) to help clients process trauma, shift unhelpful patterns, and develop a deeper connection to themselves. My style is warm, direct, and supportive. We’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and beliefs contributing to your struggles while also building practical ways to create stability, meaning, and self-trust in everyday life. I also enjoy supporting clients through ketamine-assisted therapy and Spravato sessions and consider it a privilege to sit alongside those in their healing journeys, offering authenticity, compassionate guidance, and holding space. Erin earned her Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College in 2019 and her Master’s in Counseling from Antioch University. She has experience in crisis intervention through her work at the Help Center and the Sexual Assault Counseling Center in Bozeman, Montana.
If you’ve been carrying stress or trauma for a long time, it can start to show up everywhere—tight shoulders, a busy mind at 2 a.m., feeling jumpy, numb, or “on edge” even when life looks fine on paper. In our work together, we’ll slow things down and go at your pace so we can understand what your nervous system has been doing to protect you—and help it find more ease. My work is body-informed and trauma-focused. As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, we’ll pay attention to what your body is signaling in real time (breath, tension, shutdown, agitation) and practice small, doable ways to build regulation and resilience. I’m also trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation, so we can integrate gentle body-based awareness, movement, and present-moment practices when that feels supportive. I have a special place in my heart for people in high-responsibility, high-impact roles—first responders, military, medical professionals, and others who are used to staying composed for everyone else. I also enjoy working with fellow mental health professionals, especially when you’re the one who’s always holding space and could use a place to exhale. When it’s a fit, we can also incorporate EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). Many people like EMDR because it can help the brain and body “digest” stuck experiences without having to retell every detail—so memories carry less charge and you can feel more like yourself again. You can expect a collaborative, grounded approach with room for real life (and yes—hopefully a little laughter sprinkled in). Together, we’ll work toward steadier regulation, more choice in your responses, and deeper connection—with yourself and the people you care about. Dawn holds a Master’s in Social Work from Washburn University and earned her LSCSW (Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker) licensure in 2001. Prior to private practice, she worked at a community mental health center, providing therapy to children and families within the foster care system or adoption process.
If you’re a highly sensitive person who feels things deeply—other people’s moods, your own inner states, the “aftershocks” of stressful experiences—you’re not alone. You also don’t have to keep holding it together by yourself. In our work together, we’ll slow things down enough to understand what your emotions are asking for, so you can begin to feel more like yourself again. We’ll focus on listening to the messages of anxiety and supporting low mood states rather than intellectualizing them. If you are dealing with grief we will focus on embodying and listening to grief in a way that’s grounded and doable. We’ll move beyond “coping” and towards integration of past experiences, including losses. My approach is attachment-focused and informed by Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), which means we’ll pay attention to the emotions underneath the words and actions—especially the ones tied to connection, safety, and self-worth. You can expect a collaborative style that helps you notice what happens inside you in real time, so that you can start to name what you need, and practice new ways of responding that honor your desires and limitations. I’m also engaged in the emerging field of ketamine-assisted therapy and am especially interested in supporting clients with preparation and integration work—helping you make sense of what comes up so you can turn your insights into meaningful change in your day-to-day life. Christina Farquhar is a Social Worker License Candidate (SWLC) with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She is currently completing her clinical supervision hours in Montana as she works toward full licensure.
When life is challenging—parenting neurodiverse children, relationship pain, decision fatigue, sensory overload, and not enough time to recover—your body may return to its survival settings. In our work together, we’ll work on developing deeper embodiment states and building nervous system steadiness from the inside out, so you can feel calmer in your life and more capable in the moments that can tip the nervous system into overwhelm. I’m especially helpful for people navigating parenting stress and neurodiverse family dynamics. Together, we’ll make a plan for the hard parts: what to do when everything escalates, how to reset after a blow-up, how to protect your energy, maintain your inner sense of groundedness, and how to create rhythms at home that actually support your nervous system. We’ll work toward more ease, clearer boundaries, and a stronger sense of “I can handle this.” I also support people working with depression, including ketamine preparation and integration. We’ll pay attention to what comes up during ketamine work—images, emotions, body sensations, shifts in perspective—and then translate that into grounded change you can take into how you move in your life. My style is person-centered, interactive, and collaborative. I’ll be engaged with you in real time, and we’ll track what helps your system settle—breath, movement, sensation, pacing, and simple practices you can use every day. My approach is rooted in embodiment and shaped by my background as a massage therapist for 20 years and a long-term yoga and mindfulness practice (as both student and instructor). Michele Borissov is a graduate student intern in the MSRMHC program at MSU-Billings, with an estimated graduation date of May 2027. She offers in-person sessions in Bozeman as well as telehealth sessions.