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We bet we know why you are here; struggles with life, relationships, communication, trauma and self worth can really take a toll on us.


We understand finding the right therapist and starting counseling can be a very challenging and personal choice; our team is here to  support you every step of the way! Our experienced therapists are located  in Bozeman, Livingston and Billings, but can see clients from all over Montana, via a secure and confidential telehealth platform. We provide a limited number of in person appointments in Bozeman and Livingston.


Qualities we feel are very important to your care:

-Professionalism

-Maintaining Confidentiality

-Providing a Safe/Brave Environment to Explore Hardships, Strengths and Goals

-Providing a Supportive and Non-Judgmental Atmosphere

-Creating Trust Through Warmth, Connection and Authenticity

-Supporting Clients in Their Decisions

-Aiding Clients in Creating and Engaging in Healthy Relationships

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Erin Clark, MSW, LCSW, PSEP

Owner/Psychotherapist


Erin Clark has been in private practice providing therapy to individuals 18 and up since 2014. Her therapeutic approach is client-led in nature; she believes every client possesses the power to heal within themselves, and when guided by the therapist, are able to create lasting and meaningful change in their lives. The relationship you forge with your therapist is incredibly important to your healing process; Erin's approach is attachment based and emphasizes acceptance and a non judgmental, solution focused approach. She is a welcoming, open-minded and compassionate person for your therapy needs.


She is an EMDRIA-certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist and is offering clients EMDR and talk therapy sessions via video chat, who want to work on resolving trauma. She is also working toward her CIT, Consultant in Training, and can now provide consultation to other therapists seeking certification in EMDR.

(Please see our FAQ page for more information on these life changing therapies.)


Both EMDR and SE are powerful therapeutic tools in helping clients resolve and heal from trauma. With these powerful forms of therapy and the therapeutic relationship, together we can combat trauma histories and move you forward toward your goals. You don't have to do this alone.


Erin is licensed in Montana, Arizona, Florida, Hawaii,  Maine, and Utah.
Erin is fully trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE) with the Somatic Experiencing  Institute and is a PSEP (Provisional Somatic Experiencing Practitioner). She also specializes in treating prenatal and postpartum mood and anxiety disorders.


Erin enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, boating, surfing, snowboarding, reading and is committed to lifelong learning. You can never have too many books!


Erin can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Coop, Allegiance, Cigna,  Pacific Source , First Choice Health, and Aetna insurances.


Erin cannot accept Medicaid at this time.

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Andrew Kemp, MSW, SWLC

Psychotherapist

 *Telehealth AND In Person Openings Available*


Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is proud to welcome Andy Kemp, MSW, SWLC to our practice.


Andy has a decade of experience in the mental health field and has been with Advanced Counseling of Bozeman since September 2021.  His specialties are working with teens ages 16 and up, but he also enjoys working with adults, athletes, and seniors.


  He specializes in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness, creativity and  he values open lines of communication with his clients. Andy has worked with a wide variety of mental health issues including trauma, depression, anxiety and mood disorders.


Andy has completed specialized training to work with athletes who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and is excited to work with current and retired athletes. If you are involved in a sport, chances are Andy understands the complexities of the game, as well as the unique challenges you may face as an athlete. He is an accepting, compassionate and understanding counselor for your therapy needs.


He enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading and learning.


Andy can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Co-op,  Allegiance, Cigna, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Andy cannot accept Medicaid at this time.  Andy is working under the supervision of Erin Clark, MSW, LCSW. 


He has immediate openings via tele-health for clients 16 years old and up. 

 

CLICK HERE TO CALL AND SCHEDULE WITH ANDY

Laura Cole, MSW, SWLC

Psychotherapist

*Telehealth Openings Available*


Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is honored to welcome Laura Cole to our counseling team.


Laura has 8 years of experience in the mental health field, and she enjoys working with people 12 years and older. She joined the Advanced Counseling of Bozeman team in February 2022. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention. 


 Laura is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing). (Please see our FAQ page for more information on this life changing therapy.)


 Laura is passionate about helping her clients reach their treatment goals, by creating a safe space to talk about difficult experiences and she uses evidence-based practices that are individualized to each person.  She is a personable, warm, and compassionate presence for your therapy session.


Laura loves hiking with her dog, mountain biking, traveling, cross-country skiing and eating out. 


Laura can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Co-op,  Allegiance, Cigna, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Laura cannot accept Medicaid at this time. She is working under the supervision of Erin Clark, MSW, LCSW.   

 

She has immediate openings via tele-health for clients 12 years old and up.

  

CLICK HERE TO CALL AND SCHEDULE WITH LAURA

Mackenzie Bean, MSW, SWLC

Psychotherapist

*Telehealth Openings Available*


Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is excited to welcome Mackenzie Bean to our counseling team. She joined us in January 2022.


 Mackenzie wants to empower her clients and help guide them through the healing process. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered, strengths based, and solution focused in nature. She can see clients 15 years old and up.


She has been in the mental health field for 6 years. 

She utilizes evidence-based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Attachment Based Therapy to support her clients. 


Mackenzie is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) and  Pregnancy and Postpartum  Mood Disorder Treatment.

(Please see our FAQ page for more information on this life changing therapy.)


 She is passionate about working with people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, identity issues, life adjustments, domestic violence, and post-traumatic stress.  Mackenzie is a welcoming, compassionate, and dedicated counselor, ready to assist you in your therapy needs. 


Mackenzie loves to be outside and spend time with her three Australian Shepherds. She enjoys hiking, fly fishing, and cooking.


Mackenzie can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health     Co-op,  Allegiance, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Mackenzie cannot accept Medicaid at this time. She is working under the supervision of Erin Clark, MSW, LCSW.


She has immediate openings via telehealth for clients 15 years old and up.  

CLICK HERE TO CALL AND SCHEDULE WITH MACKENZIE

Kris Loomis, MSW, SWLC

Psychotherapist

*Telehealth and in person appointments available in Livingston MT and Gardiner MT*


Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is honored to welcome Kris Loomis to our team of counselors.


 Kris works with a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, hard to shake discontent, shame, anger, fear, relationship issues, and injuries due to invalidation.  She uses, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to empower her clients to make choices to best fit their needs. 


 Humans are hardwired for connection. For many, connection wasn't easily accessible, safe, and can be difficult to find in these disconnected times. If you are seeking a safe and brave place to explore mental health issues and challenges, she may be able provide that for you.


Kris believes it's important to honor and challenge what our emotions and behaviors are trying to tell us. We are often the hardest on ourselves and challenging those thoughts is sometimes necessary. Those same thoughts can help guide us to our core beliefs about ourselves, influencing all aspects of our lives. I would be happy to meet with you and get to know your story. Thank you for the courage you are showing in reaching out.


Kris can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Co-op,  Allegiance, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Kris cannot accept Medicaid at this time. She is working under the supervision of Erin Clark, MSW, LCSW. 


 She has immediate openings via telehealth and in person sessions for clients 18 years old and up and couples.  

 

CLICK HERE TO CALL AND SCHEDULE WITH KRIS

Rebecca Spencer, MSW, LSCW, LAc

Lead Psychotherapist

People are often drawn to therapy by a catalyst, a traumatic experience , or a series of events, which awaken a troubling realization all is not right. Whether we lean on unhealthy coping skills, abuse drugs, or alcohol, engage in toxic relationships, or any number of other struggles, the trauma makes itself known and heard in our lives. Engaging in therapy is an important first step in facing those emotions and beginning to process them in a manner that positively serves you and paves a road forward.


Rebecca (aka Becca)  is trained in treating trauma,  mental illness, and a range of addictions. Through EMDR, DBT, MI, or CBT, she works together with her clients to develop effective personal coping strategies to target current problems, find solutions and improve self esteem. Sometimes, these therapeutic interventions can be brief jumpstarts to help clients confidently engage next steps, employing evidence-based practices in positive psychology principles to create solutions, rather than focus on problems. Other times, clients need longer term support and a comprehensive, accessible plan to address deeper trauma and the impact it has on them.  She incorporates attachment and mindfulness perspectives with clients as well.


As your therapist, her goal is to meet you where you are, to provide validation and encouragement through  empathy, acceptance, and respect. You are the expert on your own life  and  have the ability to work toward the life you truly want to live. By cultivating a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing a safe and supportive environment, Becca hopes to prove that change is possible and help you get there.


Becca can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Co-op,  Allegiance, CIGNA, Pacific Source, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Becca cannot accept Medicaid at this time.


 She has immediate openings via telehealth for clients 12 years old and up.

ASHLEE OWENS, MSW, LCSW

Lead Psychotherapist

*Telehealth Openings Available*


Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is honored to welcome Ashlee Owens to our team of counselors.


Ashlee provides trauma-informed counseling services to help clients heal, grow, and break down barriers to change.  Therapy is client-centered and provided at a safe and comfortable pace. Treatment goals include ongoing client collaboration and a focus on a strengths based perspective.


Ashlee is licensed in Montana, Florida, Texas and Maine.

She specializes in treating trauma and PTSD, sexual violence/abuse, family violence, intimate partner violence, depression, anxiety and works to help clients learn new coping skills to help them flourish. 


Ashlee has a heart for providing services to women, the LGBTQ+ community, adults, and adolescents. She is trained and specializes in Attachment Focused EMDR. She has a special focus on empowering women and girls to heal from traumatic experiences in order to live their ideal lives.


Ashlee can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Co-op,  Allegiance, CIGNA and Evernorth, Pacific Source, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Ashlee cannot accept Medicaid at this time.


 She has immediate openings via telehealth for clients 18 years old and up.  

 

She enjoys reading, traveling, baking, and playing with her dog. 

CLICK HERE TO CALL AND SCHEDULE WITH ASHLEE

Gabbi Niemi, MSW, SWLC

Psychotherapist

*Telehealth Openings Available*


Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is pleased to welcome Gabbi Niemi to our team or counselors!


Gabbi has worked in the mental health field for 6 years with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked with a wide variety of mental illness including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and more.  

Gabbi utilizes evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and integrates creative expression into therapy with clients. 


She enjoys working with clients 14 years old and up who experience anxiety, depression, life adjustments, grief, and trauma.  


Gabbi is passionate about helping clients heal and move towards wellness, by providing a safe and caring environment to explore and process difficult experiences and emotions. She believes people are the experts on their experiences, and works with them to tailor treatment to their individual needs.  

She loves to experience art and culture through live music, travel, and food, as well as spending time with her pets and family.  


Gabbi can accept BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Mountain Health Co-op,  Allegiance, First Choice Health and Aetna insurances.  Gabbi cannot accept Medicaid at this time. She is working under the supervision of Ashlee Owens, MSW, LCSW.


 She has immediate openings via telehealth for clients 14 years old and up .

CLICK HERE TO CALL AND SCHEDULE WITH GABBI

Glen Stark, Counseling intern

Psychotherapist Intern

Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is honored to welcome Glen Stark to our team!  Glen will begin accepting clients in February of 2023 for his Masters level practicum in graduate school.  He will provide free counseling and is under the supervision of Ashlee Owens, MSW, LCSW.

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Teri Egan

Office Manager/Billing Specialist

Teri has been a dedicated and valued team member of Advanced Counseling of Bozeman since 2018.


 Teri Egan serves as our office manager, helping  to coordinate appointments, and handles all billing and insurance claims and inquiries. She is a welcoming person for your counseling appointments and if you have a question, she usually has an answer!  She has worked in the mental health field for many years, dedicating her time to client needs and confidentiality. Teri's professionalism and passion for mental health makes her a great addition to our team.


She enjoys her pets, hiking, reading and spending time with her family.

Emily Loeffler

Marketing & Events Coordinator/ Office Assistant

Advanced Counseling of Bozeman is pleased to welcome Emily to our team.


Emily Loeffler brings nearly a decade of expertise in marketing and event planning to our practice. She coordinates all marketing activities and initiatives of our organization, as well as carrying out our promotional campaigns.  


Her talents begin at the planning phase and continue through to the finished product/event.  She has worked in the corporate planning world for the latter part of a decade, dedicating her time to helping the visions of others come to life. Emily's dedication, creativity and ingenuity aids the clinicians who work here and the clients who seek support from us. 


She enjoys traveling and exploring new adventures with her family.


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