Online Trauma and PTSD therapists in Columbia Falls, Montana MT
Find experienced online trauma and PTSD therapists in Columbia Falls who provide testing, evidence-based treatment for trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related challenges such as anxiety, depression, and stress. Compare detailed therapist profiles and connect with a provider that’s right for you.
Carolyn Murphy, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Counseling Psychology
I have many years of experience helping clients who have experienced physical, emotional, and/or sexual trauma, particularly in their childhood. My approach to therapy is interactive and supportive, with an overall goal of increasing self-awareness and coping skills to help promote the kind of changes that you would like to see. I believe that the quality of the therapist/client relationship is paramount to our work together, and because of this I highly encourage you to choose a therapist that feels like a "good fit" for you. I always start with an initial consultation appointment where I can learn more about your background and reasons for seeking therapy, answer any questions you may have, and then plan together from there. Starting therapy can feel daunting or overwhelming for many people, so it is important that we work at a pace that feels comfortable to you.
36 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Shannon Gorres
Life Coach, MDiv, MA
My understanding of trauma has shifted along with international research on why some events create lasting challenging effects for some people but not for others. Our collective awareness has gone from thinking, “What's wrong with you?” to asking, “What happened to you?” and now focusing on, “Who was there for you?”
A simple retelling of a traumatic experience does not always deeply heal the one who suffers. While it can feel good to be truly heard, especially for those who have never told it before and need real empathy, repeatedly telling the story does not often change the subconscious beliefs implanted during the trauma or the nervous system’s reactivity.
Instead, we build a new relationship with a traumatic experience by re-approaching the memory and inviting a shift. Often the shift is around “Who could have been there for you.” While in factual reality, no one may have stopped the trauma, we can access another perspective that enables our bodies, hearts, and minds to feel supported. We can do this many ways: through role play, through calling in ancestors or pop stars or our highest selves, or by letting our wise adult-self take over the situation. Or we may use drawing materials or nature to discover a new part of the experience we didn’t realize before.
I've taken many trainings in the origins and effects of trauma and PTSD, and I find working with the nervous system and imaginal realm (creative liminal space) highly effective. I'm not a licensed mental health therapist; I'm a spiritual life coach, so my work is integrative. I offer: calm spaciousness & empathy as you talk, embodied processing options (drawing, clay work, self soothing), and inner parts work (mediated inner dialogue or a “committee of voices,” similar to Soulwork or Internal Family Systems).
Then we make a plan to implement the new shift into everyday life.
11 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Robert Zambrano, Psy.D
Psychologist, Psy.D
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can deeply impact your life, causing flashbacks, nightmares, and intense anxiety. At Stress & Anxiety Services, we specialize in treating PTSD with evidence-based therapies that help individuals process their trauma and find healing. Our approach includes: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT): A 7-12 session therapy designed to help individuals challenge and change unhelpful thoughts about the traumatic event, reducing emotional distress. Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE): A 10-12 session therapy that involves discussing the traumatic event in a safe space and gradually confronting situations that have been avoided due to fear or anxiety. Through secure telehealth services, we provide expert PTSD treatment wherever you are, offering the support you need to regain control and move forward in your healing journey.
18 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Jacqueline Elster
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, LP
Helping you process, integrate and reduce the emotional impact of traumatic experiences in a safe and controlled environment is my goal. This may involve identifying and altering distressing thoughts and behaviors that have followed a traumatic experience. Working with you to gradually desensitize yourself to trauma-related triggers, can help reduce avoidance and dramatically decrease anxiety. My area of expertise is the treatment of trauma and PTSD. Working in residential rehabilitations for substance use disorders and then working at the VA laid the foundation for expertise in this area. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Seeking Safety, Accelerated Resolution Therapy and Written Exposure Therapy.
16 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Ostara Psychotherapy Associates PLLC
Psychologist
I have received advanced training and education through the Veteran's Affairs Medical Center in treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder across the lifespan with civilian and military/veteran population. I am certified in Heartmath Biofeedback for trauma sensitive populations, Cognitive Processing Therapy and Prolonged Exposure.
19 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Rising Phoenix Therapy - Dempsey Young, Psy.D.
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma is my BIGGEST specialty and have worked a lot across my entire career in this area. Trauma affects everyone differently, and I know that each person's journey through it is unique. Over the years, I’ve learned and applied a variety of proven techniques to help people in ways that feel right for them. Trauma can show up in many ways, like struggling with self-esteem, feeling shame, staying in unhealthy relationships, having trouble setting boundaries, times of dissociation, or feeling stuck in fight/flight/fawn mode. It can also lead to anxiety, depression, and nightmares. I believe that, together, we can work toward not just surviving, but truly healing and thriving on your path forward.
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Dr. Sarah Pouliot
Psychologist, PhD, LP
Trauma did not wait for consent; Therapy must. While many different therapeutic modalities exist for the treatment of trauma and PTSD, what remains essential is the thoughtful and careful negotiation of pacing between therapist and client such that the therapeutic process feels as manageable and tolerable as possible. Given that trauma so often results from harmful relational dynamics that force agendas or remove personal agency, trauma therapy must offer a healing space that does not seek to rush, pressure, or impinge. Rather, and in my professional opinion, it's imperative that trauma therapy respect the client's experience of what feels manageable at any given moment in therapeutic time and space, working to avoid unnecessary setback and potential retraumatization. I feel this is best achieved through the development of a reliable therapeutic rapport and relationship that functions to carefully and mindfully co-monitor and co-negotiate the everchanging and expanding dynamics between therapist and client. Put another way, your therapy should not be forced into someone else's timeframe or methodology; it should be allowed to develop in step with your specific history, unique needs, and comfort level. Please refer to my Trauma Blog on my website (pouliotpsychologicalservices.com) for more information on my approach to the treatment of trauma.
16 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Kevin Brown, Therapy in Mindfulness
Counselor/Therapist, LPC
One way to understand trauma is as 'too much, too fast' or 'too little, for too long.' Trauma often leaves us with experiences that feel too overwhelming to fully process, so we find ways—consciously or unconsciously—to avoid the pain. We may reshape our lives around that avoidance, not realizing how much it’s influencing us. Trauma can show up in many ways: anxiety, fear, emotional shutdown, or patterns we struggle to change. A somatic approach to healing trauma focuses on resourcing the nervous system, creating the safety needed to turn toward the pain in a regulated way, and processing the emotions and beliefs that have formed around it. This is the work of integration—the path to reclaiming yourself, so your life is no longer defined by what happened to you, but by how you choose to live moving forward.
18 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Weston Pew
Licensed Professional Counselor, LMHC, LCPC
Trauma can deeply affect every aspect of your life, leaving you feeling disconnected, on edge, or numb. It robs you of trust in yourself and creates a sense of fear or stagnation, cutting you off from your life force. Trauma recovery is about retrieval, integration, and circulation, reversing the "frozen" energy back into a vibrant, life-affirming force. My holistic, integrative approach to trauma recovery includes Narrative Therapy to reshape your story, Internal Family Systems (IFS) to engage with parts of yourself affected by trauma, Somatic Inquiry to connect mind and body, and Spiritual/Existential Inquiry to explore the deeper meanings of your experiences. Together, we will work to reclaim your identity, heal internal conflicts, release physical tension, and foster resilience, helping you navigate trauma and emerge stronger, more connected, and ready for post-traumatic growth. Begin your journey of healing by booking a free consultation today.
14 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Arroyo Psychological Services
Psychologist
We help clients process and heal from past trauma in a safe, supportive setting. Therapy focuses on restoring safety, empowerment, and emotional stability while reducing trauma-related symptoms.
9 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Amanda S. Vaught
Psychologist, PsyD
Trauma can haunt you for years and dictate how you should live your life. I focus on the impact of trauma which can result in PTSD, C-PTSD anxiety, depression, relationship problems, insecurity, and overthinking. I approach therapy from a trauma- informed lens with a light-hearted, genuine, and non-judgmental attitude. I provide a safe space for you to share that thing/event/story that is hard to talk about.
14 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Sara Karlich
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC
I focus on helping others heal from past trauma using EMDR and Parts of self work/IFS.
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Sumer Statler Aeed
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
Trauma is the experience not just of what happened to us, but by how our bodies, neurology, and hearts respond to what happened to us. Traumas of 'small t' and traumas of 'big T' both create adaptions to our true selves that can lead in our being 'stuck' in ways that don't serve us, that may create more trauma, or disconnection from our true selves and to our relationships with others. We have multiple ways of healing trauma, including complex traumas, including Flash Therapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), clinical hypnosis, somatic work, art therapy and more. Coming back to your true self, perhaps for the first time, is not a journey to be missed.
27 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Advanced Trauma Recovery & Mental Healthcare, LLC
Psychologist, Ph.D., Psy.D.
Our Psychologists are trauma and PTSD specialists!
13 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Ashley Maynard
Hypnotherapist, Certified Master Hypnotist, CMH Certified Hypnotherapist, CHt
Hypnotherapy for Trauma & PTSD: Heal, Release, Reclaim Your Life
Trauma can leave lasting imprints on the mind and body, making it feel impossible to move forward. Flashbacks, anxiety, emotional triggers, and feelings of being stuck can keep you trapped in the past. But healing is possible.
Hypnotherapy is a gentle, effective approach to help you process trauma safely, release emotional pain, and rewire subconscious patterns that keep you in a cycle of distress. In our sessions, you will:
✔ Reduce Triggers & Emotional Overwhelm – Reprogram automatic fear responses and regain control.
✔ Release Stored Trauma – Let go of past pain in a way that feels safe and empowering.
✔ Strengthen Emotional Resilience – Build inner peace and confidence in facing the future.
✔ Restore a Sense of Safety & Trust – Create new subconscious beliefs that support healing.
You are not your trauma—you are stronger than what happened to you. With hypnotherapy, you can reclaim your peace, rebuild your confidence, and step into a future free from the weight of the past.
Take the first step toward healing—schedule a session today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Kelli Tahaney
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have a lot of experience working with individuals with trauma history, as it is often prevalent among individuals suffering from addiction. I've learned to help people process past trauma while also developing coping skills for the present, including replacing maladaptive coping mechanisms.
5 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT
Scot Seitz
Psychologist, PhD
I provide a tailored therapy approach for addressing trauma and PTSD that is based on your specific goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Prolonged Exposure (PE).
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Dr. Nichole Vincent
Psychologist, PsyD
Are you tired of reliving the same old script of past traumatic experiences? I'm here to help you kick trauma's butt and help you find your fierce again (i.e., reclaim your power). Together, we'll craft personalized strategies to reclaim your peace, banish those haunting memories, and arm you with superhero coping skills. Let's show trauma who's boss and pave the way for your badass comeback!
15 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Hannah Muetzelfeld
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and trauma-related symptoms. CPT helps individuals process and reframe unhelpful beliefs related to their trauma, allowing them to regain a sense of safety, trust, and control in their lives. I work collaboratively with clients to adaptively apply this modality to each unique case.
12 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Trauma leaves lasting imprints on the body, mind, and relationships, and no two experiences of healing look the same. I have extensive experience working with military members, children in the foster care system facing complex trauma, and adults recovering from childhood neglect or abuse. My approach is trauma-informed and highly individualized, integrating IFS, attachment-focused therapy, mindfulness, somatic awareness, family systems, and psychodynamic work. I draw on a range of evidence-based and relational approaches to fit each client’s needs. I also collaborate closely with prescribers when helpful and provide careful diagnostic clarity to distinguish trauma from dissociative disorders, depression, or personality patterns.
29 Years Experience
Online in Columbia Falls, MT (Online Only)
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Columbia Falls, Montana Statistics
Trauma and PTSD therapists in Columbia Falls, Montana average 16 years of experience and charge around $213 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (100%), Anxiety or Fears (90%), and Depression (74%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$213
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 53% |
In Person and Online |
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| 47% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 100% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 63% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Social Anxiety |