Therapy for Adults
therapy for adults in Bozeman
Compassionate Care for Every Life Stage, From College Through Adulthood
We provide individualized, trauma-informed therapy for adults in Bozeman and across Montana who are navigating anxiety, burnout, depression, grief, OCD, and more.
Adults of all backgrounds, identities, and life stages are welcome here whether you're navigating parenthood, life transitions, relationships, loss, or anything in between.
Our experienced clinicians offer therapy rooted in compassion, evidence-based practice, and a deep understanding of our Montana communities. Depending on your needs, your therapist may draw from somatic therapy, ERP for OCD, mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, parts work, and trauma-informed counseling.
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Anxiety Therapy
When anxiety takes over, life can feel smaller. Learn how effective, evidence-based treatment can help you reclaim choice and freedom.
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Trauma Therapy
Trauma reshapes how the world feels—what’s safe, what’s possible. With care and attunement, healing becomes a return to trust, body, and self.
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Somatic Experiencing
Somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body, release stored survival responses, and restore a sense of safety, resilience, and connection.
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Grief Therapy
Grief can make time feel suspended— changed and uncertain. With time and support, life can start to move again, without leaving love behind.
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Mindfulness Therapy
Distraction, stress, restlessness — these can all be signs that life feels out of balance. Mindfulness therapy helps you pause, notice, and respond with clarity.
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Therapy for OCD
OCD traps you in loops of intrusive thoughts and rituals. With skilled, structured therapy, you can break the cycle and reclaim ease and choice.
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Women’s Counseling
Women move through so much—birth, loss, trauma, burnout, change. Therapy for women offers space to be seen, supported, and re-centered
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Burnout Therapy
Burnout can drain color from life, leaving everything dull and heavy. There’s a path back to energy, clarity, and connection.
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Depression Therapy
Depression can narrow your world and dim your sense of possibility, but professional support can heal and restore connection and clarity.
What Starting Therapy Looks Like at Illuminate Counseling
Every adult’s journey in therapy is unique, and at Illuminate Counseling, we guide you through each step with care, expertise, and flexibility.
From your first contact to life after therapy, our process is designed to support real growth, practical skills, and balance in the rhythms of Bozeman life.
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You can start by filling out our online contact form, or you can call if you prefer. You’ll be greeted warmly by our admin team, who helps match you with the therapist that best fits your needs—or the one specifically requested—and schedules a convenient phone consultation. This first step ensures you feel seen, supported, and guided right from the start.
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The initial consultation is a 15–20 minute phone call focused on answering questions, checking insurance, and making sure there’s a good fit. We also connect as people, sharing a bit about our approach and personality. By the end of the call, we hope you feel confident, informed, and ready to begin the work that matters most to you.
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Treatment planning is fully collaborative. Your goals, needs, schedule, and life realities guide every step. Depending on your therapist, you may engage in practical activities outside of sessions and use real-life tools to support in-session learning. Online sessions are available as needed, making therapy flexible for daily life in Bozeman and across Montana.
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Our sessions combine evidence-based approaches, including mindfulness, somatic therapy, I-CBT and ERP for OCD, narrative therapy, parts work, and motivational interviewing. Interventions are always delivered in a trauma-informed and neurodivergence-informed way. We bring our full selves to the work, blending professional expertise with personality and human connection. Every session is tailored to support your growth and resilience in daily life.
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Progress can be measured through assessments, achieved therapy goals and self-reflection. We help you notice changes, celebrate successes, and understand how skills learned in session show up in real life. This ongoing reflection makes growth visible, meaningful and personally relevant.
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When therapy concludes, our focus shifts to independent use of skills and integration. We encourage a balanced, holistic lifestyle — linking clients to nutrition, primary care, movement, community involvement, and other support as needed. We hope you find ways to carry therapy into daily Montana life through outdoor time, creative pursuits, or meaningful community connection.
Our Bozeman Therapists for Adults
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Tori Kenyon McKay, LCSW
I have a naturally playful and professional approach. My clinical past has allowed me to develop confidence and skills working with all genders ages 16 to 35. I feel at my most skilled when I’m working with life transitions, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
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Lauren Boland, LCSW
In our work together, I’ll call into action the knowledge and strategies from somatic, mindfulness, attachment, and developmental theories for your work in anxiety, transitions, neurodivergence, and trauma.
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Sarah Webb, LCSW
I work with burnout, anxiety, rage, postpartum, birth trauma, attachment, and healthy coping in women. With expert training in Somatic, Mindfulness, and Attachment, I get to the core quickly so therapy has big impact.
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Logan Shrader, LCSW
I work with children ages 6 to 16 to build skills and strategies for thriving in school and family. I specialize in play therapy, CBT, and attachment, as well as supporting neurodivergence. I also work with men who are new to the “dad” role.
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Becky Johnston, LCSW
I create a relaxed and casual space for adult women navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, or big life changes. If you're feeling stuck, I’m here to help you feel more like you and create the path to a future that looks inviting.
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Ellie Jorgensen, LCPC
I work with adults and children to navigate life’s twists and turns. I specialize in synergetic play therapy, CBT, and ERP, focusing on challenges like childhood behavioral concerns, attachment, postpartum depression, trauma, anxiety, and OCD.
Therapy for Adults FAQs
How do I know which therapist is right for me?
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You do not have to figure that out on your own. We help match adults with a therapist based on what they want support for, the kind of approach they prefer, and practical considerations like scheduling, personality fit, and treatment style.
What if I know I need help, but I’m not sure what kind of therapy I need?
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That is common. You do not need to arrive with the right label or a perfect understanding of what is going on. We can help you sort through what you are experiencing and connect you with the therapist and approach that best fit your needs.
Do you work with both men and women?
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Yes. We work with adults across all gender identities and tailor therapy to each person's goals, challenges, and stage of life. Some therapists specialize in issues that disproportionately affect women, while others work broadly with adults of all genders, including young adults and parents.
“Positively impacted…”
“Illuminate Counseling has positively impacted my life in more ways than I can count.”
— ILLUMINATE CLIENT
Ready to See if We’re the Right Fit?
Whether you’re an adult seeking support for anxiety, trauma, depression, burnout, grief, OCD, or a major life transition, our team is here to help you find the right fit.